Sleep Apnea Causes

This is a reenactment I made in GMod of what my first ever experience with this interesting little psychological phenomena called sleep paralysis. It happened a couple of years ago when I feel asleep with the TV on in the other room. I have been having them ever since. Usually a few times a month or so, depending on my sleep pattern.

Its a common condition where your brain is literally half asleep and half conscious. Sometimes but not always accompanied by hallucinations, some more terrifying then others.

I have it happen to me regularly and I feel obligated to have such an experience. I know there are many others out there that experience it and are terrified of it, it haunts them and makes it difficult to sleep.

I just want to say stop fearing it, and learn about it. We don’t know a whole lot about our brain and I think this is a huge insight of its power and what it can do. It certainly opens up to lucid dreaming and if you learn to control your fear of it you can have yourself floating around the room or run down your street and take off flying.

Anyways, post comments or video responses of your experiences. I love to hear about them. =]

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In my experiences of sleep paralysis, I always feel like something evil is trying to hurt me or strangle me. Sometimes I have OBE’s and I’ll either hover over my body or sit up out of it. I would like to make these experiences more pleasant and possibly induce having an OBE.

I started having these episodes during college and periods of high stress. Mainly they were very disturbing and left me very exhausted and stressed out and worried for the next few hours after an episode. I got to the point where I was afraid to go to sleep because I didn’t want to have an episode. Basically, you have to remind yourself as you’re going to sleep that you are supposed to pay attention and if and episode/dream happens, then you should remind yourself that you’re asleep and try to guide the experience to a more peaceful place mentally. I think it comes down to simply being aware of what you want to accomplish in your sleep…rest and peace. Then, when your conscious mind wakes up but your body is paralyzed, you "pick" your dreams and sortof "write" the dream like you’d write a play. then, that gets boring and you fall back into a more peaceful and restful state!

I finally decided that I would be the one to be in charge (control freak in me!) of my sleep and dream life. I found a book called "Lucid Dreaming" and it was very helpful. This was 15 or 20 years ago.

I mainly don’t have these episodes anymore. But, if I get sleep-deprived or am up and down all night with sick kids, I will usually have an episode. Now, they don’t disturb me nearly as much as they used to.

Good luck – everyone deserves a peaceful’s night sleep.

Don’t think that the people who have experienced it are crazy, i too have experienced it and its not a joke.

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I had sleep paralysis twice in my life, I really liked the experience. It was a bit scary the first time.

Are there ways to induce sleep paralysis?

Thanks.

You are much more likely to experience sleep paralysis while sleeping on your back.

I oftentimes experience sleep paralysis. This is when you wake up and can’t move or talk. I talk about some of my experiences with it. As of April 25, 2008, I’ve have Sleep Paralysis 80 times in my life. I’ve been having it ever since I was 13. Lots of people say ways to get out of it, as if I didn’t want more of it. Well, I don’t want it to stop ’cause it’s so interesting!

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A terrifying look at the phenomenon of sleep paralysis

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Sleep Paralysis will be experienced by one in five people. Victims wake to find that they are paralyzed and unable to move or speak. Many experience frightening visions of demons, shadows, or an old woman known as “The Hag.” For others there is simply the unmistakable presence of evil. In extreme cases, these potentially supernatural attacks can occur for decades. Overwhelmed, exhausted, and entirely alone, victims can lead shattered lives dominated by the fear of social stigma. Those who seek medical advice are often misdiagnosed and labeled psychotic or schizophrenic.
In “Your Worst Nightmare ~ Supernatural ault” Soul Smack explores the surprisingly common and greatly misunderstood phenomenon of sleep paralysis. In this ground breaking documentary, Soul Smack interviews actual victims, consults with experts, and offers advice on how to live with what might be your worst nightmare.

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the title explains it all

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