Some Questions about Sleep Paralysis?

Printable View

01-30-2011, 08:38 PM
MyNameisStultus

Some Questions about Sleep Paralysis?

I recently posted this on Yahoo Answers but I didn't get the info I needed. Just wanted to know a bit more about SP.

1. I really love the idea of lucid dreaming, but I heard sleep paralysis was a common side effect. Is this only for people who use variations of the WILD technique or does it fit for all dreamers?

2. Is there a way to prevent SP?

3. Would someone who has no problems waking up even in the earliest of mornings (like 2:30) still have problems?

4. Do people with sleep-walking/talking problems have less SP experiences than other people?

Thank you for your time.
01-30-2011, 08:51 PM
LSDreamer

Like anything else, I think you just need to take it in stride. Its like asking if there is a way to avoid a bad trip, its just part of what happens I guess, go with it. I still havent had full SP, but am awaiting it. Wouldnt mind it being the horrorshow I have read about either, its good sometimes to see how scared, or how small you can actually feel.
01-31-2011, 11:20 AM
psychomusician

before i knew what SP is, I thought I was being haunted by a succubus or that i'm going to die while sleeping because it really is scary. There was a time that i'm conscious, my eyes are open but i can't move even my fingers. I tried to scream out but no sound came out. But then I started to stay calm while I know I'm having an SP, and it felt okay. So just don't panic when you have one
01-31-2011, 12:43 PM
squigglyhopper

There is nothing that scary about SP, I often have it. I remember the first time I had it - I was on a camping trip with a friend and it did scare me a little as I'd never heard of it before. But if you have heard of SP and know that it is nothing to worry about, then the first time you have it won't be frightening.
01-31-2011, 03:21 PM
aktw4

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameisStultus

I recently posted this on Yahoo Answers but I didn't get the info I needed. Just wanted to know a bit more about SP.

1. I really love the idea of lucid dreaming, but I heard sleep paralysis was a common side effect. Is this only for people who use variations of the WILD technique or does it fit for all dreamers?

It can fit all dreamers. It depends. In fact, after having a full blown lucid dream you may find yourself sitting in SP after it is over.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameisStultus

2. Is there a way to prevent SP?

No, but you can break out of it if you try. But note that landing in SP can be a good thing, as you may end up in a lucid dream afterwards, assuming you don't try and break out of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameisStultus

3. Would someone who has no problems waking up even in the earliest of mornings (like 2:30) still have problems?

What do you mean? Waking up easily shouldn't affect lucid dreaming.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameisStultus

4. Do people with sleep-walking/talking problems have less SP experiences than other people?

I'm not sure. I wouldn't think so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameisStultus

Thank you for your time.