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I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 11:30pm On Aug 10, 2013
[b]it started happening to me since last year. Ok i'm sleeping, and like a normal person i'm ready to wake up, u know it comes from within whether wilfully or not, then snap! ur body soul and spirit is awake. Right?? But the case is different with me. Though it only occurs once in a while, i can count the times i've had the experience, the latest been yesterday. Ok this is how it actually feels, i'm ready to wake up, but i feel something holding me down, inwardly i'm awake, i can hear every sound around me perfectly, but i'm unable to wake up, my eyes wouldn't open, my body would refuse to move, it'll just feel like its heavy. To someone looking at me, i may be fast asleep, but i'm actually awake, unable to stand up, move any part of my body or even open my eyes, but i'm actually conscious of my surrounding.

The first time i had it, i think i just fell asleep again after the feeling, the second and third time too was the same. The fourth time or so, i had it, i struggled within myself so hard to fight this stuff, and i was successful.

I really did struggle within me, psychologically, and i felt it when i woke up, i felt sort of drained. I didn't like the feeling.

The last time i had it i just stayed like dat, until i eventually opened my eyes after several minutes. That doesn't feel cool either.

Ok i guess i'm starting to sound like a weirdo but trust me its d plain fact.

Pls advice, what dyu think is wrong with me and wat can i do to stop it.

I really do hate this experience.

Thanks.
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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Lagusta(m): 11:51pm On Aug 10, 2013
sleep paralysis.....

may sound funny but it also happens to me too,

i dont want to say its normal, since i am still an intern, so let my ogas at the top give their verdict
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Virus777: 12:04am On Aug 11, 2013
Some people believe it's a paranormal activity, the effect of an evil force (witch, evil spirit) pressing down on you. Some have died while struggling against the force. Medical science calls it sleep paralysis. It happens mostly when you sleep facing up. If it persists, learn to sleep on your sides or on your belly.

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by johnwizey: 4:47am On Aug 11, 2013
Death don dey call u b dat o

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by johnwizey: 4:47am On Aug 11, 2013
Death don dey call u b dat o bro
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 7:53am On Aug 11, 2013
Maybe it's your version of 'Spider sense'.. Superhero thingie.. Come to think of it.. How much did you smoke..or How heavy did you drink the night before??
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 8:04am On Aug 11, 2013
Lagusta: sleep paralysis.....

may sound funny but it also happens to me too,

i dont want to say its normal, since i am still an intern, so let my ogas at the top give their verdict
sleep paralysis?? I think dat makes sense
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 8:08am On Aug 11, 2013
Virus777: Some people believe it's a paranormal activity, the effect of an evil force (witch, evil spirit) pressing down on you. Some have died while struggling against the force. Medical science calls it sleep paralysis. It happens mostly when you sleep facing up. If it persists, learn to sleep on your sides or on your belly.
hmm yes.....i was actually facing up on all occasions when i had it. but its not all d time i sleep facing up dat it happens to me. Hmmm.....i refuse to believe its spiritual o. I dey fear
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 8:09am On Aug 11, 2013
johnwizey: Death don dey call u b dat o bro
na u death go call, and u will answer him forty times. Mtcheww
btw, i'm not a bro

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 8:10am On Aug 11, 2013
CHYKMAN: Maybe it's your version of 'Spider sense'.. Superhero thingie.. Come to think of it.. How much did you smoke..or How heavy did you drink the night before??
i don't smoke or drink. Jeez!.....i just cant believe some nairalanders! angry

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Lagusta(m): 9:46am On Aug 11, 2013
booqee: sleep paralysis?? I think dat makes sense

the last time it happened to me, i didnt struggle to wake up, i just believed it was a phase and later, i will FULLY wake up in due course, and i did!!!!

since then, i never had another episode of sleep paralysis.....

it usually occurs when some parts of the brain are still asleep, while some other parts are awake, could be very distressful......

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by ada40: 8:55pm On Aug 11, 2013

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 7:26pm On Aug 12, 2013
These comments got me opening my teeth. grin grin
Booqie. Nothing is wrong woth u jor. Maybe you get so so tired before going to bed. Maybe you should try to reduce ur stressful activities.

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 9:10am On Aug 13, 2013
Wtf?? I had it again. Ah i don't like dis thing at all. sad :-( wat am i gon do

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 9:17am On Aug 13, 2013
Lagusta:

the last time it happened to me, i didnt struggle to wake up, i just believed it was a phase and later, i will FULLY wake up in due course, and i did!!!!

since then, i never had another episode of sleep paralysis.....

it usually occurs when some parts of the brain are still asleep, while some other parts are awake, could be very distressful......
i think i'll edit my topic to sleep paralysis.
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 9:24am On Aug 13, 2013
ada40: This thread will help very much:
https://www.nairaland.com/1262082/how-conquer-barrenness-medically-spiritually/16
urmm...thanks, but the topics don't correlate.
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Lagusta(m): 9:25am On Aug 13, 2013
booqee: Wtf?? I had it again. Ah i don't like dis thing at all. sad :-( wat am i gon do

Oh, sorry dear, okay, here are a few tips...

1) dont eat a heavy meal before sleeping

2) dont sleep in a cold environment

3) sleep on your side

4) avoid stress and extreme fatigue before you sleep, try to relax.....


dont worry, everything will be fine

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 9:29am On Aug 13, 2013
Rukemi291: These comments got me opening my teeth. grin grin
Booqie. Nothing is wrong woth u jor. Maybe you get so so tired before going to bed. Maybe you should try to reduce ur stressful activities.
thanks dear
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 5:35pm On Aug 13, 2013
Thanks very much lagusta..GOD bless u. I'll take note
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Sunymoore(m): 6:28pm On Aug 13, 2013
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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Goldenheart(m): 6:28pm On Aug 13, 2013
I used to ve them too
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 6:30pm On Aug 13, 2013

Tie your feet together and pretend you're a mermaid.

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 6:30pm On Aug 13, 2013
Hmmmmm.

Me nor get any solution for mouth.
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by alphaconde(m): 6:31pm On Aug 13, 2013
Where are all those near death experience analyst?
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Jaywilzee(m): 6:33pm On Aug 13, 2013
Dos iya(witches) dy press u....solution put bible near ya head if u dy sleep...

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by ayinba1(f): 6:34pm On Aug 13, 2013
Virus777: Some people believe it's a paranormal activity, the effect of an evil force (witch, evil spirit) pressing down on you. Some have died while struggling against the force. Medical science calls it sleep paralysis. It happens mostly when you sleep facing up. If it persists, learn to sleep on your sides or on your belly.

Did the people that died from this phenomenon tell you about it? If yes, was it before or after?
@OP, iBRB

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by THEAMAKA(f): 6:34pm On Aug 13, 2013
The simple cause is when your body is in REM sleep, the brain turns the body off because its usually when you're dreaming, so you wouldn't wanna injure yourself in your sleep (in case the dream is scary, violent, etc). Sometimes the mind wakes up before REM sleep cycle is completed, resulting in sleep paralysis.

It happens to me too, as recent as last week.
I've been having them for about two years now. Sad thing is, there is no cure. The only way you can try to prevent such is to sleep in different positions. Try and sleep on your side more or in a curled fetal position. Sometimes lying flat on your back or face down can make sleep paralysis more likely to occur.
Its a scary, out of body, feeling. You just get used to it with time. When it happens to me I just think "Oh, its happening again" and within some minutes (although sometimes it feels like a time lapse) I jerk suddenly and wake up.

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 6:35pm On Aug 13, 2013
Jaywilzee: Dos iya(witches) dy press u....solution put bible near ya head if u dy sleep...

What will that solve?

These Nigerian Christians sef cry

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Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Nobody: 6:36pm On Aug 13, 2013
i just ride it out or fight out of it when i can feel some sensation.
either way you have to relax your mind and don't panic.
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by ChrisChino(m): 6:36pm On Aug 13, 2013
seriously...na winch...! fire prayer for your mind during the paralysis..!
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by Stylz69(m): 6:38pm On Aug 13, 2013
Happens to me when i sleep on my back!
Re: I'm Experiencing Sleep Paralysis - Please Advice! by enny09: 6:39pm On Aug 13, 2013
whenever it happen again, dont fight it relax and listen to ur inner self, remember the story of samuel in the bible, go inwardly within ur self (mind), u will find answer to all ur questions, and be free, then read alot about soul travel.

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