Thread: Sleep Paralysis Intesnity?

I see that the original post is from a while back, but having experienced SP over 100 times... I thought I would chime in.

I had LD and SP (especially) long before I had ever heard of either of them. At that time, SP scared the you know what out of me. for the first 2 years of frequent SP, I feared it like nothing I had ever feared before. Of course, that is because I had absolutely no clue what was happening. Over the years, I learned how to lower the chances of getting SP. At that time, I wanted nothing to do with it. One night, about 4 years into it, I was seemingly perpetually stuck in SP and false awakings. I was fighting with everything I had to break the cycle and wake up. Long story short, I finally gave in and just let "it" run its course. I was immediately lifted out of my body and began zooming through a tunnel. It was absolutely amazing. I felt like I had beaten it. The tunnel was an amazing and peaceful ride. I immediately decided the I would go find God... that is another story though.

My SP over the years has always included buzzing, voices, whispers, and footsteps. I always know exactly where I am, what position I am in bed, etc. I "see" a gloomy and gray version of the room that I am in exactly as it should be otherwise. I often have false awakings over and over. The feeling of fear seems to have partially stemmed from having no clue what was happening. I do believe (for me anyway), that some fear is a default emotion with SP... perhaps it is intentionally built into our bodies or simply a side effect of the brain in that state.

It has been 14 years now since first experiencing SP. After reading Stephen Laberge's book and researching it more (like on this great site), I realized that maybe it wasn't so bad after all... and actually a great tool for LD. I woke up in SP a few nights ago after loosing a lucid dream. With a much greater understanding of SP, I relaxed and just observed. This would count as the second time that I opted not to go against it. It was actually pretty amazing, still a bit eerie (of course I have a negative history with it). The voices, whispers, buzzing... everything sort of turned into what seemed like brain chatter. It was like I was hearing the audio version of the countless neurons firing in my brain. Eventually, like my previous experience, I lifted out of my body and into the tunnel. Success! Unfortunately, I eventually ended up back in my body in SP. I calmly chose to wake up and was able to slowly open my eyes.

SP can be a scary experience for some, especially for those who have never heard of it. It can also be an interesting and amazing experience. I see it as a gateway to an often unbelievable and amazing world. As for the Old Hag. That is an old tale that might have some truth to it. Many cultures have different versions. It makes sense that we (and our brains) would automatically provide an explanation for the sensations of SP. Surly culture and our personal history would play a role in it how we perceive the unique experience.

The fact of the matter is that SP can be scary. Though it haunted me for many many years, I am now grateful to be so familiar with it.

I now see SP as a process of the brain. It is a gateway that can be utilized to enter and exit the dream state. Any experiences during SP should be written off as brain chatter. Think of it as being able to progressively hear and see the countless neurons firing in the brain as you approach the gateway.

I have yet to hear of SP harming anybody. I survived it many times Hesitation toward SP is valid. However, I am confident that going into your first SP experience with knowledge and excitement will make it a breeze. You get to be an outside observer of your own brain!

When it comes to SP, just relax.

Originally Posted by ruba

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Yesterday, I tried to WILD, but my heart beat rate went so fast that I think it prevented me from going into SP

So how would that affect your SP then?

From what I have read, SP works on expectations, so, if you let fear get the best of you, then guess what, you will have a hell of a ride

Originally Posted by JustinS

When it comes to SP, just relax.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Everytime I try to WILD, I just relaxed, although, I do get excited

I have yet to actually get into a real SP. Vibrations I suppose do not count, although they have taken me into a dream. But wait a minute... if you're aware through the whole process, wouldn't that imply my vibrations were actually a sleep paralysis? Anyways, I haven't experienced them in a loong time although I have tried. I just get too excited every time. Damn it, though you can't really blame me, 'cuz I'm about to head into the unknown vast lands of my mind and I've no idea what's waiting on the other side. That scares and excites me at the same time. Just keep on trying and the excitement will get less intense?