I just wanted to say hello and I am very excited to finally get some answers or possible explanations to the strange, off the wall and very bizarre dreams or nightmares I have had most of my life. Some of them are so wierd that i'm actually embarrassed to even repeat them. i have also had quite a few experiences with dream paralysis. These dreams are so real they scare me. i have also had dreams within dreams, i don't know anything about this. Paralysis sets in and i know i'm asleep and if i don't wake myself up fast something bad or scary is going to happen. sometimes i was able to wake myself feeling great relief but then somehow i realize that i'm still asleep and have to wake up again. I,m so confused and i must sound like a real crack pot, but i truly believe that dreams are messages. Now i hope that i can get some direction and advice from all you great dreamers here at dreamviews. I hope I didn't make my first posting here too confusing. i wanted to give a very brief summary of what i am actually experiencing. i don't actually know what forum or forums i should join. any help would be great.