+163 One of the scariest feelings is waking up paralyzed, because not only can you not move, you can't tell anybody, and you have no way of telling when, if, it will stop, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I didn't know this happened a lot! I thought I was one of very few. It terrifies me, especially because mine are accompanied by hallucinations.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Do you have narcolepsy by any chance? I was reading about it, and I remember something about hallucinations. Either way, that //would// be terrifying.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I've never been tested.. I do have a history of having very strange sleep patterns though. I think I'll go to the doctor and have them check it out. Thank you for the tip!!

by Anonymous 11 years ago

No problem, and good luck.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

wow i didn't know this happened, much less that it was common hmm

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Me neither, but that would be fucking terrifying. If that happened to me I'd probably burst into tears as soon as it was over.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Not trying to sound macho, but I get these once every few months. A couple years ago, I found out what it was and decided to make a competition out of it. Everytime I woke up paralyzed, I would try to "free" myself as fast as I can. It's actually very exhilirating once you understand what's happen. Also, when you first experience it, hallucinations are common. Especially when you're staring at a shadow on your ceiling and you think it's someone standing over you. You try as hard as you can to move and yell for help but you can't. Then you decide to close your eyes and turn your head away hoping it's a dream. Before you know it, the paralysis has worn off and you realize it's just a shadow. The worst for me is when your thoughts get really loud. It sounds like a conversation is going on in your head.

by Anonymous 11 years ago