Thread: Why WILD?

Alright, I see that I misread and apologize- I thought I heard someone say that SP is a bad thing? My doctor never said that anything negative could result from it- have you heard different? I think it would be good to know if what happens to me is dangerous, though I'm not sure I would be able to change it. I also have episodes of Sleep Apnea - that is more frightening, not being able to breath. I have been able to lessen both episodes by changing some habits, eating healthier, cutting back on caffeine- cutting out any mind altering substances completely and getting enough sleep. But occasionally they still happen.

Originally Posted by shannyball

Alright, I see that I misread and apologize- I thought I heard someone say that SP is a bad thing? My doctor never said that anything negative could result from it- have you heard different? I think it would be good to know if what happens to me is dangerous, though I'm not sure I would be able to change it. I also have episodes of Sleep Apnea - that is more frightening, not being able to breath. I have been able to lessen both episodes by changing some habits, eating healthier, cutting back on caffeine- cutting out any mind altering substances completely and getting enough sleep. But occasionally they still happen.

Oh no, I apologize. The last thing I want is to make anyone feel unwelcome or like they can't ask a question without me attacking them! It is far from the truth, please ask any you have and I will do my very best to answer them or point you to answers

Besides the fear, and maybe if your house is burning down, I don't think there is anything dangerous about SP and I have never read anything to that effect. It's actually supposed to get less severe as you age, which is cool I suppose if you dislike it. To me having it would be a benefit, if you can learn to lucid dream from your SP. Have you ever brought lucid dreaming up to this doctor who diagnosed you with SP? It would be cool to either spur him on to learn about it or find that he knows about it. You could even bring it up nonchalantly to test the waters if you're worried about that. "Last time I mentioned my sleep paralysis to someone, they told me I should use it to lucid dream and have dreams where I know I'm dreaming. Do you know anything about that, is it real?"

Ah, my freshmen year roommate had sleep apnea. Unlike you she drank, smoked pot, and overate just about every day which did not contribute to either of us getting a good night's sleep It sounds like you have some good doctors and good habits established though!