And I thought it was just me.Had it for years. I 'wake' up but cannot move. Unfortunately I can still see and hear things in the real world, mixed with odd bits of dreams. ie, ticking of my clock manifests into heavy breathing. It's really fucking scary. Even after the 900th time. In fact scarier each time. Lately been hearing 'voice chatter'. It all happens within 2 mins of falling asleep AND even when I'm fully awake after an episode I can 'feel' the noises/visions coming on again.
Also as steponfrog says, it's hard keeping yourself awake to stop them.
I have a tip though. Even though you cannot move, you can still control your breathing right? (well I can) So breathe really heavy and you'll either wake yourself up with the noise or your partner will wake you for you. 100% fact!
And as for ghosts, my ex claimed she used to talk to a little girl who went in her room. I never believed her.
Sorry for going on a bit about my sleep disorder :)
(Also as steponfrog says, it's hard keeping yourself awake to stop them.
I have a tip though. Even though you cannot move, you can still control your breathing right? (well I can) So breathe really heavy and you'll either wake yourself up with the noise or your partner will wake you for you. 100% fact!
And as for ghosts, my ex claimed she used to talk to a little girl who went in her room. I never believed her.
Sorry for going on a bit about my sleep disorder :)
Fronkle99,
Tue 28 Oct 2003, 9:36,
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BreathingYes you are right I will try the breathing more except my hubby bloody snores so can't hear me anyway. I have tried to scream to get myself awake but it just comes out as a wisper. The other night I saw a cap (not dutch) floating around my room while I was half asleep - I am sure it was the sleeping pills or the being awake and asleep at the same time thing
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Tue 28 Oct 2003, 13:01,
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Not about ghosts but...A band called 'dredg' did an album all about sleep paralysis called 'el cielo' (the skies) its a really excellent art rock album, the booklet has letters from sleep paralysis sufferers from which most of the lyrics are drawn... might be an interesting purchase for someone suffering from this...
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Sun 2 Nov 2003, 12:09,
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