re: My sleep paralysis is intensifying

I could not move. You are not on control of anything. I don't remember if I could hear anything, but I could see.

I knew I was awake but it was as if I awoke too soon and was still in sleep mode.

Then as I peered to my right laying down I saw the two dark figurines peering down at me. I became really frightened and could not move. Fear overcame and eventually I was awake.

Until it happens you can't understand what it is like.

As a lucid dreamer, I feel for you. It is terrifying and bizzare. I have have one episode of SP and it was awful. Medications, stress, etc.??

Clyde if you are still reading, get a good dog. I suffered with this shite as a kid. Now, I can walk myself out of dreams knowing that my dog would be going ape if I were in trouble. He sleeps in my bed or at the foot of my bed on his bed.

Man, that would be terrible. Honestly, I would check in with Beejon...

Wiggling toes works wonders for me

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all you desperately want is for someone to shake you awake but you can’t shout out.

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This 100%. I had a rough patch a couple years ago of sleep paralysis and it was one of the worst things ever. Seriously frightening.

I've had it a few times.

It always happened during the day time when I took a nap. First time it freaked me out, but after that I just let it run it's course.

It's just strange waking up and not being able to move a muscle. Best not to panic.

I always had it when I wasn't sleeping well, either due to screwed up schedule or screwed up lower back problems.

I’m sorry that I laughed as hard as I did at this. Not sorry. Drink some scotch before bed. You’ll be fine.

Sleep paralysis is one of the most terrifying experiences ever.

Couple of tricks I have learned to avoid are:

1. Wash your feet really well before bed. Even applying some magnesium lotion.

2. Don't sleep on your back. (I have to sleep on my back so this isn't really an option for me..) So if you have to, try propping your head as much with pillows to change up your positioning.

I have had some of the worst experiences with this. I have a state of being awake, yet can't wake up.. I know I am asleep but there's almost nothing I can do to break the cycle and bring myself out of it.

One thing that helps is once you realize you are in the state of paralysis.. try wiggling your toes.. think toes.. think toes.. and eventually that can help break it.. when nothing else works.

I have had this feeling where I see the entire room and house vividly and feel as if I am traveling/floating throughout the house.. yet I never once left the bed.. It almost gives me chills thinking about it.. I have also had the smothering feeling you speak of.. where it literally feels like someone or some spirit has come and straight up sat on me.. smothering me.. It's super intense.

I wouldn't wish this on anyone.. but yeah try a couple of those tips. I lot of it is caused by stress and sadly lack of sleep can contribute to it.. but it can be hard to go to sleep when you dread the possibility of it happening again..