Does this happen to anyone else? Dream/sorta awake/ghost? related - Page 2

chcheers · #11 05-21-2007, 05:08 PM

mtnbiker,

This happens to a few of my friends pretty frequently. It's called sleep paralyis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis

yoshi_yoshi · #12 05-21-2007, 05:16 PM

Can you move in this state?

I have the sleep paralysis thing very frequently (like twice a week) where I am awake, can't move, and hear voices and loud high-pitched ringing. I don't see things though. It happens to me so much that it is just an annoyance now - when I force myself out of the state there is a huge adrenaline rush that doesn't feel good.

I've read a lot about it on the internet and it doesn't seem to be dangerous. It is associated with narcolepsy but if you haven't developed that by now I doubt it you will start anytime soon.

Klompy · #13 05-21-2007, 05:27 PM

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mtnbiker,

This happens to a few of my friends pretty frequently. It's called sleep paralyis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis

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What OP is describing isn't sleep paralysis.

OP, this is pretty common. You're mind is just still half asleep and playing tricks on you.

MissT74 · #14 05-21-2007, 05:52 PM

It's "Shadow People" and has been thoroughly investigated and researched by Art Bell and his friends.

See link for references: http://paranormal.about.com/library/.../aa022502a.htm

Glad to help,
T

JuntMonkey · #15 05-21-2007, 07:56 PM

PSA for the Lucid Dreams thread in the Lounge.

chcheers · #16 05-21-2007, 08:18 PM

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mtnbiker,

This happens to a few of my friends pretty frequently. It's called sleep paralyis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis

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What OP is describing isn't sleep paralysis.

OP, this is pretty common. You're mind is just still half asleep and playing tricks on you.

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My reading comprehension sucks.

mntbikr15 · #17 05-21-2007, 08:19 PM

Thanks for the serious replies everyone.

After reading wiki Im not totally sure its NOT sleep paralysis.

I cant really remember if I can move during these episodes, however after a short period of time I always do and then it stops....for that short period though I dont know if I can or can not.

Its been occuring much more lately and some of the possible causes fit pretty well.
-Irrefular sleeping schedules, naps, sleeping in
-Increased stress
-Sudden lifestyle changes

Going out for a while in a bit but Im def going to read up some more when I get back

Thanks again

Klompy · #18 05-21-2007, 08:22 PM

mntbikr,

If you're not sure if it's sleep paralysis after reading the wiki article then I'd say it's 90%+ that you don't have it. I have it quite often, and it's a VERY distinct feeling. It's not something you'd be unsure about.

swingdoc · #19 05-21-2007, 08:53 PM

Google "hypnagogic hallucinations" (going to sleep, lots of people feel like they're falling and experience a jerk) and hypnopompic hallucinations (waking up). Can be auditory, visual, etc. Nothing wrong with you. Ship it.

Blarg · #20 05-21-2007, 08:57 PM

I used to have the hypnagogic type real bad for a while, over a span of a month or two maybe. I would feel like I was falling off a cliff and violently start up in reaction. Normal process of losing consciousness to sleep, but for some reason I remained too aware of it. The feeling of falling was extremely visceral and felt super rapid -- practically enough to make me gasp in shock. Not fun. Don't know why I started doing that or why I stopped.