Thread: Intense, intense fear during SP

I don't know if this is related to marijuana.

Sensed Presence is very common during true sleep paralysis (enough that it's called the Old Hag), and sensing such a scary presence but then trying to move, finding you can't, and focusing on the scary 'thing' can contribute to that fear I'd try either mentally preparing yourself (If I see something scary, it means I'm almost in a dream! Don't give up!), getting in the habit of ignoring whatever you sense (hard, I know) and thinking 'happy thoughts' to distract yourself and maybe direct any hallucinations (if possible), or preparing a few of the techniques that a few people have listed as an aid to getting their body out of the paralysis... I've read that wiggling the extremeties and opening and closing the eyes, if possible, will sometimes do it.

I am really interesting in LDing often. But, I have a question I need to ask.
Is there alot of scary stuff that comes with LDing?
Because, right now I am in no position to be scared. I did LSD and I had the most intense scare of my life. (Bad trip) very very bad.
I am also wondering, would there be a chance for me to run into the bad trip scenerio again within my dream?

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You know what, I'll face it if it comes. Worse that happens I get stuck in my dream, but personally I dont think thats possible. So it wont be. Thanks though guys.

Urgh, I had a horrible sleeping paralysis last night. I have them frequently, most of which fade fairly quickly; I generally just let them pass. Last night however, was odd; the sleeping paralysis felt as if I was being pulled away from my body... I remember feeling my left arm go numb and then being able to control another arm pulled from it. At the same time, I tried to fall into a lucid dream by sleeping and maintaining awareness, but was feared of any form of hallucinations.

Originally Posted by cruush

I am really interesting in LDing often. But, I have a question I need to ask.
Is there alot of scary stuff that comes with LDing?
Because, right now I am in no position to be scared. I did LSD and I had the most intense scare of my life. (Bad trip) very very bad.
I am also wondering, would there be a chance for me to run into the bad trip scenerio again within my dream?

That's a good question. I've never been on LSD but I've heard some stuff about bad trips. I remember some fat comic saying that if you were afraid of heights you shouldn't take acid in a house that has a place that goes from carpet to tile. I"m glad you're are going to go for it tho, I'd be pissed if I'd missed out on the magical experience that is a successful wild. Who needs drugs when you can wild. What I'd say to you and InfinityK if you're religious pray for protection and tell yourself many times before your wild and during that what is happening around you is just in your mind and you shouldn't be afraid of it. I try to take on a curious, detached, and scientist like mindset when I wild. Hope that helps.

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Oh and to answer your question Most people find it very easy to wake up from a dream in which they're lucid. I'd first try to change whatever you didn't like about the dream and then if you were very afraid and wanting out try opening and closing your eyes very fast. That'll wake you up.

Long ago I woke up in SP (sleeping on back) and realised that some small creature was sitting on my stomack. I could not see it precisely. It was making some noise but kinda flew away after a while. It was not either friendly nor hostile. I got more scared of not being able to move or wake up. Fortunately it did not last long.

I feel something in the room is watching me and I get so fucking scared. I can't move (well duh, SP) and I end up shutting my eyes and trying to pull myself away from the evil force and end up just sleeping.

I had similar experience a couple times though I could sense the person next to my bed as somebody who tries to help me or in worst case not hostile. Somehow I feel on the back of my head that I am safe.