Thread: What Every Lucid Dreamer Should Know About Sleep Paralysis

Originally Posted by moonshine

But, as discussed its quite possible to be in SP with out being in REM sleep.
SP is indeed part of Hypnagogia.

Don't see why noobs shouldn't get excited. Its a big step in the right direction.

Obviously, since by definition sleep paralysis is REM atonia outside of REM sleep...

SP is not hypnagogia. It can be experienced at the same times but the majority of the time all you are getting are tactile hallucinations. Just because you are hallucinating doesn't mean that you are paralyzed. Just because you are paralyzed doesn't mean you will hallucinate. This is exactly what the problem is.