Sleep paralysis is ruining my life?!

Question: Sleep paralysis is ruining my life?

I've gotten sleep paralysis twice in the past couple years. Both times I was fully awake and aware, couldn't move or talk, and I could sense a presence in the room. Though I could sense something in the room, I never hear/see anything. Just last night, I didn't get sleep paralysis, but I had a dream about it. I dream that my tv turned on by itself, and I tried to move but could, then when I could move I tried to turn on my light next to my bed but it wouldn't come on. Then I woke out my dream, realizing it was only a dream then I sleep the rest of the night with my light on. A year ago I sleep every night with the light on because this tramitized me so bad. And when my sister moved in I start leaving the light off, But now she's moved out and I'm scared like crazy again. Usually when I get sleep paralysis I go to bed early so I can get enough sleep, but still don't get the sleep I need. I don't know what to do? should I talk to my doctor about this?

Answers:

Yes, go to your Doctor. I had this during a particularly stressful time in my life and it was exactly how you describe, and not very nice. I started to think it was to do with spooky stuff, but, when you research it, it is just sleep paralysis. I think it may mean that you arent getting enough deep, REM sleep, and so maybe the Doctor will prescribe you something to help you sleep deeper. In the meantime try and relax before bed, you say you go to bed early but are you actualy tired when you go to bed?
Try a relaxing bath, or a herbal tea that contains valarian (a herbal version of valium), or even warm milk. Lavender on your pillow etc etc!
It hasnt happened to me for about a year but my stress has gone now and I always make sure i am good, relaxed and tired before bed.

This only happened to you twice and it's ruining your life? It sounds like you're talking about post traumatic stress disorder, try to relax and take it easy. I've had sleep paralysis more than twice, and it isn't pleasant, you feel like you can't move, and you're full of fear for no apparent reason, I get that, but you're taking it a little too far. Just relax, and know that if it happens again, it can't hurt you.

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