 Originally Posted by DarkPassenger
I've experienced this multiple times, The dream is over, but i feel paralyzed, its like "limbo' between a dream and being actually awake. I try to mentally move my limbs which is very hard, but it is the only thing that will break me free. Sometimes it can last which seems a minute or two, it is a horrible feeling to be in.
I see. I myself never really get sleep paralysis so I can't help much. Many users with good intentions, including myself, have spread misinformation on the subject of sleep paralysis over the years. So much so that you will have a hard time finding useful information using the search bar on this site. I went ahead and found some information for you.
 Originally Posted by Puffin
How do I get out of SP?
Sleep paralysis occurs when your brain thinks that you're asleep. Knowing this, here are some tried-and-true methods of breaking out of the paralysis.
- Change your breathing pattern - speed up or slow down your breathing to something different than what you were doing when the SP started happening. You can also try taking a deep breath, then a short breath - an irregular pattern of breathing.
- Open your eyes - granted, opening your eyes might not work if you're in a super dark room, but if your room is decently light, the visual stimuli will snap you out of the SP in no time. Know that before it stops, you might have some visual hallucinations because you're looking around the room.
- Imagine yourself moving - imagine the sensation of moving your toes, or fingers, and imagine yourself getting up out of bed. Willing this to happen could stop the SP.
In general, relaxing and not straining yourself trying to move may keep the experience from being to unpleasant. If other users who experience SP could chime in that would be great.
 Originally Posted by DarkPassenger
I have also had "false awakenings" like i'm getting ready for work, the normal routine and i go to the bathroom to brush my teeth. The sink is filled with long black hair, what is this i say, this shouldn't be in my apartment? My GF is a blonde, i guess this is what you guys consider a "dream sign".
This would be an excellent dream sign If it is something that happens often in your dreams. Keep a dream journal and look back to see what other dream signs are commom for you.
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