Visions before sleep paralysis? What's happening?

[DarkMind]

Hi everyone, I hope this is the place for me to put this. I am wondering if anyone here has the same or similar experiences to me in this matter. I also hope those with the same/similar experiences can provide with me answers/theories/speculations. I also welcome answers/theories/speculations from those without such experiences. Here's what happened to me recently: 1) I was drifting off to sleep (as I was doing so, I chanted my Buddhist meditation mantra.......I was sort of meditating myself to sleep actually)......then suddenly I noticed some lines of light (I think).......then this part I am reasonable certain of: I saw an eye looking back at me. It was in a greenish/luminous sort of colour. I thought to myself very quickly: Could I be seeing a reflection of my own eye when my eyelids are closed? Is this possible? Then I opened my eyes to discontinue seeing the (for lack of a better word) 'vision'. 2) Just before or after this incident (don't quite remember the sequence now), more or less I did the same thing and saw what could be described as petals or chrysanthemum flowers (black in colour in a background of white/light). They looked like branches from a tree. Okay, "petals and chrysanthemum flowers" are just my own description to give you all an idea of what I saw. They were definitely in some kind of discernible pattern. I was shocked when I saw this, and so, I opened my eyes (to confirm I was still awake). Satisfied that I was awake, I closed my eyes again, and saw the patterns again, but there weren't so many of the petals this time. 3) I also noticed that just before I go deeper into the sleep state, I have noticed the I-Ching symbol of 3 horizontal lines. I opened my eyes on 2 occasions after experiencing this, to prevent myself from going into a deeper sleep state. Any comments/explanations would be welcomed

[Jalexxi]

I see imagery that can't be hypnagogic sometimes too, but that's just when I let my imagination loose upon the 'static' that you get when looking at the darkness of your eyelids. But what you're describing sounds like the kind of imagery you see when you apply pressure to your eyes while they are closed. Try bending your index fingers so they form a U shape, then put the end of your first finger phalange in the corner of your eyes nearest to your nose, so the first finger phalange is covering your eye, like the classic crying/eyerubbing pose. For some reason, this pose seems to work best. Then gently apply some pressure to your eyelids, and wait to see some amazing patterns. It's great for when you're bored. If it's anything like that, then you know what it was. Let me know if I'm right, I'm pretty curious about this.

[DarkMind]

Originally posted by Jalexxi I see imagery that can't be hypnagogic sometimes too, but that's just when I let my imagination loose upon the 'static' that you get when looking at the darkness of your eyelids. But what you're describing sounds like the kind of imagery you see when you apply pressure to your eyes while they are closed. Try bending your index fingers so they form a U shape, then put the end of your first finger phalange in the corner of your eyes nearest to your nose, so the first finger phalange is covering your eye, like the classic crying/eyerubbing pose. For some reason, this pose seems to work best. Then gently apply some pressure to your eyelids, and wait to see some amazing patterns. It's great for when you're bored. * If it's anything like that, then you know what it was. Let me know if I'm right, I'm pretty curious about this. Hi, thanks for your post Do u happen to have a sample pic to describe your method? It would easier for me to understand than to try to figure out the words...... What do u see when u close your eyelids? For me, it looks like 'white static' of the televisions. I believe it wasn't like this before I started meditating.

[kafine]

I get a lot of moving tiny coloured triangles, somewhat like tv static. I used to push on my eyes a lot to see the funky patterns... probably not good. It kind of hurts afterwards. Sometimes if I'm in bed I see other stuff in it. The other night I saw little spaceships flying out of it. They were cool

[DarkMind]

Originally posted by kafine I get a lot of moving tiny coloured triangles, somewhat like tv static. I used to push on my eyes a lot to see the funky patterns... probably not good. It kind of hurts afterwards. Sometimes if I'm in bed I see other stuff in it. The other night I saw little spaceships flying out of it. They were cool That is so cute I think I would probably freak out if I start seeing UFOs hehe

[Jalexxi]

Easier description: Form two fists. Put the first part of your index fingers against your eyes, so you can use it to apply an even pressure to your eyes, Then, gently push inward towards your nose and apply pressure to your eyes. That's what works best for me.

[DarkMind]

Originally posted by Jalexxi Easier description: Form two fists. Put the first part of your index fingers against your eyes, so you can use it to apply an even pressure to your eyes, Then, gently push inward towards your nose and apply pressure to your eyes. That's what works best for me. I see.......thanks