My mind is awake but my body is asleep?!
Question: I know there are a lot of posts about this but I read various answers.. Most of them are saying its "Sleep paralysis" and others are saying its a spirit trying to take over or something. Is there anyway I can be certain about what it is that is causing my mind to stay awake and not being able to control my body. Its hard for me to breathe at times. Its quite scary for me because I'm just afraid that one night I will not being to gain control of my body ever again. Is this even possible? Please help. Is there anyway to solve this and get rid of it T_T Im only 15 and im really scared right now.. everytime i regain control i cry .it happens almost ever other night maybe every 2 nights.
Answers: I know there are a lot of posts about this but I read various answers.. Most of them are saying its "Sleep paralysis" and others are saying its a spirit trying to take over or something. Is there anyway I can be certain about what it is that is causing my mind to stay awake and not being able to control my body. Its hard for me to breathe at times. Its quite scary for me because I'm just afraid that one night I will not being to gain control of my body ever again. Is this even possible? Please help. Is there anyway to solve this and get rid of it T_T Im only 15 and im really scared right now.. everytime i regain control i cry .it happens almost ever other night maybe every 2 nights.
Hey, I checked out your symptoms and I'm pretty sure I can tell you you have Sleep Paralysis. You exhibit all the symptoms, a buddy of mine has exactly the same disorder and experiences the exact same symptoms.
It can also be referred to as "old hag syndrome," but that usually entails some sort of feeling of a malevolent presence.
Shortness of breath & fear are also possible signs of the hag phenomena.
It seems you have a pretty severe case, even having it once a week. I would definitely see a psychologist or doctor and explain your symptoms and they should be able to prescribe you some sort of medication to control the side effects.
I've heard physical touch can break you out of it, but I wouldn't be fearful that you won't wake up. Usually these things seem to last a very long time, while it really only lasts under a minute or so.
Don't let anyone tell you it's some sort of spirit or anything like that, go to the doctor and get yourself a little help and you'll be absolutely fine!
Hope that helps.
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I suggest you talk to a doctor about what you're feeling when you go to sleep or wake up. If they find out what is really wrong then they can give you the right medication to help you feel better.
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Sleep paralysis Symptoms
Paralysis: this occurs after waking up or shortly before falling asleep. the person cannot move any body part, cannot speak, and only has minimal control over blinking and breathing. This paralysis is the same paralysis that occurs when dreaming. The brain paralyzes the muscles to prevent possible injury during dreams, as some body parts may move during dreaming. If the person wakes up suddenly, the brain may still think that it is dreaming, and sustains the paralysis.
Hallucinations: Images or speaking that appear during the paralysis. The person may think that someone is standing beside them or they may hear strange sounds. These may be dreamlike, possibly causing the person to think that they are still dreaming. Often it is reported as feeling a weight on one's chest, as if being underneath a person or heavy object.
These symptoms can last from mere seconds to several minutes (although they can feel like much longer) and can be frightening to the person.
There may be some body movement, but it is very unlikely and hard for a person to accomplish.
hi i was just answering another question and i saw yours by accident but omg did it catch my attention this happens to me so much and yes it is so scary,,,,are you talking about when feel like you are screaming and nothing is coming out and you are trying to move but you can't etc,,,all of this craziness seems to last about 10 minutes? Ive also heard that it's are spirit trying to get back into our body and were waking up before are spirit has a chance to get back into it,,,,this is very weird and I have them quite a bit,,,,I was litteraly freaked out
you may be having a seizure i hope i spelled that rite go to a nurologist and get a c/t scan and mri brain scan pray to god hes the only one that can heal you god bless