Thread: Immobile sensation...not exactly dream related

Yep, this sounds like sleep paralysis, just live through it and if you stay conscious and allow it you will normally go directly into a lucid dream.

Originally posted by Bulsara
There's this strange feeling I experience every now and then when I'm...asleep??? *Well let me explain....

This happens after I've been asleep for some time. *All of a sudden I can hear (I mean in reality, now) and can sense everything in the real world. *The biggest problem is that I have NO power to move any part of my body at all, I can't even open my eyes. *So basically i'm laying there still with my eyes closed kind of trapped. *It's a very scary feeling and I was just wondering if anyone has ever felt this or knows what it is. *I kick myself out of it by mustering up all possible strength (well it seems like that) and kind of jolting myself any way that will get my body to move. *soooooo strange. *help?? *

In a way, it is. You are going through SP (Sleep Paralysis), which usually happens when you are in REM sleep, but a few have woken up that way. Many people are scared by it, but it is usually only their imagination that is scary. This is a good chance to try a WILD if you are in this situation!

It sounds like you're experiencing Sleep Paralysis (SP). Don't worry, it's perfectly normal. Your mind puts your body into paralysis during your sleep so that you won't physically "act out" your dreams. Normally, most people are not even aware of this, but if you become conscious while you are physically still sleeping, or if you can get your body to "go to sleep" before your conscious mind does, then you can feel what you described.

You should check out the Tutorials section, and read up on WILD. Entering SP is one of the steps to doing a successful WILD.

Huh! Interesting! Well thank you all for quelling my fears I feel much better!

Whatever you do don't look directly at the Dark Shadow. During SP!

Originally posted by ShadowNightWing
Whatever you do don't look directly at the Dark Shadow. During SP!

And if you do, do not jump (don't ask why!)!

Well........Did you see the story of that English Girl who was found at the top of a Mechanical Crane after sleep walking........... (Hoe the Hell did she do that). I also heard if you disturb anyone in a sleepwalking state they can become very violent.

Originally posted by dreamboat
(Hoe the Hell did she do that).

Ummmmm. Okay So you're calling her a Hoe for sleep walking..

Okay, let's try to stay on topic (people get mad if they don't!).. The topic is on SP!!

No............That is "THE MIS-SPELL MODERATOR"........How the hell does he -she do that ????????????. New PSI tech I guess. PS... Shadow.........Your last Avatar was much more you.

Originally posted by dreamboat
No............That is \"THE MIS-SPELL MODERATOR\"........How the hell does he -she do that ????????????. New PSI tech I guess. PS... Shadow.........Your last Avatar was much more you.

Sorry, but I am on here alot more, so that is it, nothing more (although I do much in the guessing category at work)...but Dreamboat, can we please stay on topic?

Well...........That was on Topic...........That Poor Girl Lost Her Body Freeze..........So To Speak...............I SEE BIG RED CAPITAL LETTERS..............THE GUVS ARE AFTER ME ......................

Originally posted by dreamboat
Well...........That was on Topic...........That Poor Girl Lost Her Body Freeze..........So To Speak...............I SEE BIG RED CAPITAL LETTERS..............THE GUVS ARE AFTER ME ......................

Well, it isn't really, but I guess that I could have a mod move this to a better location...b/c the topic is on SP, if you read the 1st post!

Well, I do not travel here often.............so what is SP??????????.

Originally posted by dreamboat
Well, I do not travel here often.............so what is SP??????????.

Sleep Paralysis: http://www.dreamviews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15630

Well Yes OK......But Nes ..............Forget the Control Element.............No Way Does It Suit You.

Originally posted by dreamboat
Well Yes OK......But Nes ..............Forget the Control Element.............No Way Does It Suit You.

Well, okay...but we really shouldn't get too off topic or the mods will come & smite us!!

chill both of you or you're gonna have a time out!!

Gaaaaaaaaaaaaawd.......They did that in the Fifties?????????. Nes.........Put your Keds on.

I will retreat, instead!

Fifties Starlett..................!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Congrats, you experience one of the scariest sensations on this planet. I hate and love my SPs. It's a tingling surprise every time. I get it while waking up, a couple of times a month. Have you experienced it often? And have you tried to lay absolutely still, ie not figthing it? I have tried that, and it's impossible. Any of you experts on this, can you tell me, do you wake up if you don't fight it? or do you have to fight it to wake up?

Originally posted by PutBoy
Congrats, you experience one of the scariest sensations on this planet. I hate and love my SPs. It's a tingling surprise every time. I get it while waking up, a couple of times a month. Have you experienced it often? And have you tried to lay absolutely still, ie not figthing it? I have tried that, and it's impossible. Any of you experts on this, can you tell me, do you wake up if you don't fight it? or do you have to fight it to wake up?

I get it VERY rarely...like...i'm talking about times per year. But when I do, I try to just lay still and pray it'll pass (It's a kind of phobia for me, being unable to move or see)...but I've never tried to "experiment" with it.

Okay. I get you on phobia, it's very scary. It feels like you know it's perfectly not dangerous, but still.. It's like watching a scary movie or something. It's safe, but you're scared to death ;D I acctually think you should try and experiment on it since it's a phobia for you, maybe you won't be as scared anymore after that? helped me out.

I guess your lucky in a sence. While having an SP I can't move nor can I see, just like you, but I also can't breath. And that's a whole new thing entirely ;P It's rather panicing acctually.

Well take care.