Thread: My body moves on its own during sleep paralysis. I don't know what to do

Hi... I have been trying to WILD in the morning and so far I get close. The thing is my body moves by itself This breaks me out of it, not sure what I can do!


This has happened 3 times out of 7 attempts ( I've really have been in paralysis 4/5 times)


First time it has happened.. my leg moved out of the covers, and I couldn't move it back, thus breaking the paralysis.

Second time. My arm moved up, you know when you press your hand against the wall and it raises? That's what this felt like..

Now the biggest movement! My whole abdomen moved! It just like rose! I don't know if I was OBE'ing but It felt like I was sitting up in my bed with my eyes closed. It was 7:30 in the morning and I don't want my parents to walk in and ask me what I am doing when I am in Paralysis! I made myself go back down. I was expecting a fall but it was more of a gentle float down.

I don't know if I was really sitting up because my eyes were closed. I don't even know if it really happens because I think my covers didn't move.

Can someone fill me in what happens during this stage, if it is one?


It reminds me of well, an erection


It's like I inflated like a balloon and Once I am up, it's hard to get down

It sounds like tactile hypnagogic hallucinations. I don't get them personally, but from what I've read that means you are very close to WILDing. I guess just try to ignore it and realize it is all in your head.

Originally Posted by John11

It sounds like tactile hypnagogic hallucinations. I don't get them personally, but from what I've read that means you are very close to WILDing. I guess just try to ignore it and realize it is all in your head.

I just read up on that. That is creepy. Maybe it is, but if it is not I will look like I am crazy sitting up in bed!

I get the same thing. Your real body is probably not moving. It is more likely that you are just hallucinating the feeling of your body moving. Remember, when you start to enter a dream, your awareness will be in a new dream body. This transition can be weird, and often involves hallucinations of body distortions, movement, and other tactile wackiness.

You can try to induce your own tactile hallucinations, so you feel more in control and less surprised. When you know you are close, start imagining yourself floating, spinning, bouncing, or sinking. Whatever seems easiest. You could even involve this in an imagined dream scenario, like floating on ocean waves, or running down your street.

Originally Posted by Robot_Butler

I get the same thing. Your real body is probably not moving. It is more likely that you are just hallucinating the feeling of your body moving. Remember, when you start to enter a dream, your awareness will be in a new dream body. This transition can be weird, and often involves hallucinations of body distortions, movement, and other tactile wackiness.

You can try to induce your own tactile hallucinations, so you feel more in control and less surprised. When you know you are close, start imagining yourself floating, spinning, bouncing, or sinking. Whatever seems easiest. You could even involve this in an imagined dream scenario, like floating on ocean waves, or running down your street.

Thanks!
I have never done a WILD before, was this the transition to it?

Yes, it was

You are really really close. Now all you have to do is the final transition to leave the real world behind, and enter the dream world. Or, in your case, leave your real body behind, and enter your dream body. Don't get frustrated if it takes a few attempts. You are super close, but this final transition can be tricky and take some practice.