N00b with reversed Sleep paralysis.

**RandomPrussian** · 07-16-2013 03:17 PM

Sup, am new to this Forum.

I've been LDing on and off for several years now and wanted to share some of my experiences.
First off, I don't actively use any of the "mainstream" Lucid dreaming techniques, I just play Videogames and hang around the Internet(which is surprisingly effective).

If you've been wondering what this reversed Sleep paralysis is that I am talking about, let me explain:

A normal dream ends and I "wake" up seeing the ceiling of my bedroom.
I can move my limbs, but notice that I am half-dreaming when I lift my Arm but can't see it(Same goes for head movement, although the "dream" isn't just a still image, sometimes the shadow of moving leaves shining thru my Windows is visible).
The most extreme example of this occured when I was 5 years old and "woke" up, with my limb movement and even hearing fully functional, but a normal non-lucid dream(some car driving along a canyon)was still filling my vision. I crawled around my bed for 30 seconds WTFing and then opened my eyes.
These usually last 20-30 seconds and then fade away. They occur maybe 2-3 times a year.
Does anyone here know WTF this is?

**dutchraptor** · 07-16-2013 04:12 PM

Hey,
Welcome to dreamviews.
I know what your talking about, I don't think it's anything special. You are just waking up in some type of semi-awake dream phase, some type of syncing problem in the brain, just like how some people wake up with sleep paralysis still going. I've had it a few times in both lucid and non-lucids where I notice that I can feel my waking body while I'm still in the dream.
There is probably a name for it, I just can't think of it right now.

**melanieb** · 07-16-2013 06:28 PM

Body movements are common while dreaming, though we are normally never aware of them. When we are waking through nREM stages but still experiencing a dream it's possible to be aware of moving your body though remaining disconnected from it because of the continued dream. It's just...how we're made.

It's also more common when people are young, which would explain the strong memory of the occurrence in your youth.

If it bothers you there may be ways to prevent it from happening, such as a change in eating habits, limiting your sleep to a specific time-frame and limit, or using a body pillow.

I hope you enjoy the forum and keep asking any questions you may have. We're happy to see new members and share experiences.

If you could use any assistance with the lucid dreaming methods please post your questions or ask one of our wonderful Dream Guides.

Pleasant dreams!