Thread: I have one concern about getting started

I am extremely nervous that when my alarm clock goes off, or I awake from a lucid dream, I may enter sleep paralysis. I have heard this is a very scary feeling, and I don't want to go through it. Can this happen?

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Well the very obvious answer is to turn your alarm clock off. But you should worry it probably wont happen be relaxed.

Being anxious over the possibility of experiencing sleep paralysis is not worth it, since dwelling on those thoughts is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, focus on techniques to help your dream recall, etc.

Also realize that while sleep paralysis might feel uncomfortable, it is completely safe. Realizing that is the first step to overcoming any unreasonable fears you may have about the subject.

Originally Posted by Indiana-Jonez

I am extremely nervous that when my alarm clock goes off, or I awake from a lucid dream, I may enter sleep paralysis. I have heard this is a very scary feeling, and I don't want to go through it. Can this happen?

First, I have a question for you. I'm sure you used an alarm clock before joining this forum.. do you remember entering sleep paralysis before when it went off? I don't think I've ever entered sleep paralysis when my alarm goes off simply because it usually jars me awake.. therefore stopping any chance of sleep paralysis before it has a chance to even begin.

As far as awakening from a lucid dream and being in sleep paralysis.. knowledge is power. Read about sleep paralysis here on this forum and learn what to expect and how to react. I personally look forward to sleep paralysis as it lets me know that a lucid dream is right around the corner.