I know how he feels.. I haven't been able to sleep for the last 2-3 days.. this is my 2nd time experiencing this.. and I'm scared to death. I hope someone can help him..

I've experienced something very similar to your boyfriend, and my doctor told me that it is sleep paralysis. I've had "episodes" (for lack of a better word) where I can't feel or move any part of my body, try to yell but nothing but a slight whisper comes out (according to my boyfriend), and become completely terrified. I've had times where I feel like I'm having a stroke and am going to die and can't do anything, and other times where I feel (probably in a nightmare) that there is someone coming toward me (in my bedroom) to harm me. If that makes any sense. The first couple times I could not sleep the rest of the night, afraid that if I fell asleep it would happen again. The first time I woke my boyfriend because I was sure I had to go to the hospital because something was seriously wrong... we never did go. But my doctor has assured me that this, no matter how scary, is not uncommon. It is actually part of the "falling asleep" process. And in our minds, it is lasting a long time, but in reality is over quite quickly. In regard to actual nightmares... if he is on any meds, check with his doctor about side effects. I was on one medication (ironically to help me sleep) that caused bizzare dreams and nightmares that would last all night long and I would remember perfectly. And after waking up I was still exhausted from the constant dreams. Hope my long babbling helps!

I Get exactly that, all those lists are exactly the same but i dont get nightmares with it