Sleep Paralysis

**EthyWoo** · 10-11-2012 05:31 PM

this morning i tried to enter sleep paralysis after an all nighter, i laid flat on my back and waited completely still for as long as i could (im not sure how long but it was a wile) but nothing happend except i lost feeling in my limbs, is that a sighn of sleep paralysis? and what are some things i could do to increase the likeliness of sp? coz ive been trying for months and its getting frustrating

**AURON** · 10-11-2012 05:37 PM

If you haven't ever had SP in your life on a regular basis...then don't worry about it, because you never will. SP isn't something people can invoke....just focus on getting into the transition and ultimately the dream. I'm assuming you're doing a WBTB with this right?

**EthyWoo** · 10-11-2012 06:00 PM

okay thankyou, and i usually do but last night i didnt

**Angelaa** · 10-11-2012 09:48 PM

and adding to the previous info, i would seriously advise to, when on is developing "non phisical areas" (eg. meditating) one should be serene and rested. Trying such things after a night out, with weekened mind and body. and possibly intoxicating can actually be harmfull in many ways.. the practice of the virtues is just that, the practice of the virtues, nothing else, and the rest will reveal itself..

**Robot_Butler** · 10-11-2012 11:29 PM

Check out some of the WILD guides in the Wiki. They are all different, but they all work on the same basic concept of letting yourself drift off to sleep a bit, without completely losing your awareness. Keep practicing and experimenting. Eventually you will find a trick that works for you.

Most importantly, make sure your timing is right. You want to attempt this in the middle of the night, after 4 or 5 hours of sleep, when you are tired and close to some long vivid dreams.