stacey c Posted February 10, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 913 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/29/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/02/1969 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have had this since I was a child, and it is a very frightening situation. I have never heard of anyone I know having the same thing. I didn't even know the name of it until a couple of days when I stumbled across a news article from a doctor, so I did some research today on the net. ISP is where when one is either first falling asleep or coming from deep sleep (rem) to waking up, that they are concous mentaly but their body is paralized and they cannot move. The articles stated that it can last from several seconds to several minutes long and be painful. My episodes always happen when I am waking up. I can hear everyting around me, know whats going on, who's in the room, ect...... the problem is I cannot move or make any noise at all. I never even concidered it being demonic, or the chance for the enemy to hurt me in any way, until I read some of the reports from people who suffer from the same thing. Once when I was about 12 I had this happen and I felt myself being suffocated with a pillow, and I couldn't move to throw it off. Finally when I was able to move there was a pillow being pressed over my face with alot of force. I remember screaming mentally "Devil I rebuke you" and the pressure stopped and I was able to get up. I didn't sleep with a pillow for along time afterwards. Then the other morning I had another episode after about 8 months of peaceful sleep. I had gotten up early in the morning to get the baby from his bed, and brought him back to bed with me. I remember waking up but not being able to move. What was so horrifying was that the upper part of my shoulder and chest was across the baby's face and I knew it but couldn't move! What finally caused me to be able to move was the baby beginning to squirm and fuss and I was able to move. Needless to say, that time it scared me senseless! I could of hurt my baby! So has anyone ever heard of this? And what do you think this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blien Posted February 10, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,050 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/02/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/26/1982 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've had this when I was 12-13 also, and also various times in High School.. in College I researched it and then wrote a report about it the Psychology Professor giving me a "B". I found it recently and here is what I wrote... Dream Imagery/Sleep Paralysis When I was in elementary school I used to suffer from a terrifying reoccurring dreams of sleep paralysis. In these dreams I could not move or breath at all; it happened usually when I just work up although I really was withing a waking dream. The first thing that I would try to do is move and I would realize that I was immobilized then felt as if gravity was increasing on my chest or rather someone heavy was sitting on me but I couldn't see the person. I used to wake up from these dreams thinkign I was being haunted by demons at night, or something equally evil. Although I never mentioned it to my parents at the time it was very scary. I remember when I first had the dream that I stayed awake the rest of the night so that I could prevent it from reoccurring. Sometimes in having the dream I remember not being able to break and would desperate scream for someone to help but no sound would produce out of my mouth. The lack of air felt very real! I eventually overcame the dreams by rehearsing to myself before I wen tot sleep to not panic and "it's only a dream" that I was actually alright. I was able to control my dream and I haven't hard the dream since. After some research I realize that sleep paralysis is actually a natural bodily function functions by hormones causing us to become monetarily paralyzed during our sleep. When our body is waking up if the hormones don't' go away before we are conscious were experience the brief second of terror. Since at the time I did not know what was happening it was a sort of test of courage for me, I became more confident from that experience. I wrote this at the time before I was saved and knew nothing of the demonic world but now, being much wiser, its so clear to me. This is a working of the Devil and his fingerprints are all over it: Terror, Horror, Panic.. The Lord creates everything perfect. I don't believe this is one thing where some weird hormones paralyzes a Human. It's a deception of the Devil.. and because He operates in a pattern, he tries to wedge an excuse in there with science convincing us that the problem is with us and God has stricken us with some kind of illness or imperfection... B.S., its of the Devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgesbluegirl Posted February 10, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,234 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/17/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/10/1987 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've had this when I was 12-13 also, and also various times in High School.. in College I researched it and then wrote a report about it the Psychology Professor giving me a "B". I found it recently and here is what I wrote... Dream Imagery/Sleep Paralysis When I was in elementary school I used to suffer from a terrifying reoccurring dreams of sleep paralysis. In these dreams I could not move or breath at all; it happened usually when I just work up although I really was withing a waking dream. The first thing that I would try to do is move and I would realize that I was immobilized then felt as if gravity was increasing on my chest or rather someone heavy was sitting on me but I couldn't see the person. I used to wake up from these dreams thinkign I was being haunted by demons at night, or something equally evil. Although I never mentioned it to my parents at the time it was very scary. I remember when I first had the dream that I stayed awake the rest of the night so that I could prevent it from reoccurring. Sometimes in having the dream I remember not being able to break and would desperate scream for someone to help but no sound would produce out of my mouth. The lack of air felt very real! I eventually overcame the dreams by rehearsing to myself before I wen tot sleep to not panic and "it's only a dream" that I was actually alright. I was able to control my dream and I haven't hard the dream since. After some research I realize that sleep paralysis is actually a natural bodily function functions by hormones causing us to become monetarily paralyzed during our sleep. When our body is waking up if the hormones don't' go away before we are conscious were experience the brief second of terror. Since at the time I did not know what was happening it was a sort of test of courage for me, I became more confident from that experience. I wrote this at the time before I was saved and knew nothing of the demonic world but now, being much wiser, its so clear to me. This is a working of the Devil and his fingerprints are all over it: Terror, Horror, Panic.. The Lord creates everything perfect. I don't believe this is one thing where some weird hormones paralyzes a Human. It's a deception of the Devil.. and because He operates in a pattern, he tries to wedge an excuse in there with science convincing us that the problem is with us and God has stricken us with some kind of illness or imperfection... B.S., its of the Devil. What? Whoa. No. I mean, it's scary, because REM's a bodily process you're not supposed to be awake for....so when you DO wake up your mind might create a context for it that involves a nightmare...but it's just your motor neurons inhibited. I mean think about what would happen if you WEREN'T paralyzed while you dreamed....given that I've jumped off buildings and things in dreams, I'm more than willing to trade a few instances of half-awake paranoia for not going off the roof! I know it can be terrifying, but it's just a hiccup that leaves you conscious for a part of your body's functioning you're not supposed to wake up for. There's no need to call it demonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey c Posted February 10, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 913 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/29/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/02/1969 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've had this when I was 12-13 also, and also various times in High School.. in College I researched it and then wrote a report about it the Psychology Professor giving me a "B". I found it recently and here is what I wrote... Dream Imagery/Sleep Paralysis When I was in elementary school I used to suffer from a terrifying reoccurring dreams of sleep paralysis. In these dreams I could not move or breath at all; it happened usually when I just work up although I really was withing a waking dream. The first thing that I would try to do is move and I would realize that I was immobilized then felt as if gravity was increasing on my chest or rather someone heavy was sitting on me but I couldn't see the person. I used to wake up from these dreams thinkign I was being haunted by demons at night, or something equally evil. Although I never mentioned it to my parents at the time it was very scary. I remember when I first had the dream that I stayed awake the rest of the night so that I could prevent it from reoccurring. Sometimes in having the dream I remember not being able to break and would desperate scream for someone to help but no sound would produce out of my mouth. The lack of air felt very real! I eventually overcame the dreams by rehearsing to myself before I wen tot sleep to not panic and "it's only a dream" that I was actually alright. I was able to control my dream and I haven't hard the dream since. After some research I realize that sleep paralysis is actually a natural bodily function functions by hormones causing us to become monetarily paralyzed during our sleep. When our body is waking up if the hormones don't' go away before we are conscious were experience the brief second of terror. Since at the time I did not know what was happening it was a sort of test of courage for me, I became more confident from that experience. I wrote this at the time before I was saved and knew nothing of the demonic world but now, being much wiser, its so clear to me. This is a working of the Devil and his fingerprints are all over it: Terror, Horror, Panic.. The Lord creates everything perfect. I don't believe this is one thing where some weird hormones paralyzes a Human. It's a deception of the Devil.. and because He operates in a pattern, he tries to wedge an excuse in there with science convincing us that the problem is with us and God has stricken us with some kind of illness or imperfection... B.S., its of the Devil. You don't have these episodes anymore? What did you do to stop them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey c Posted February 10, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 913 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/29/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/02/1969 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've had this when I was 12-13 also, and also various times in High School.. in College I researched it and then wrote a report about it the Psychology Professor giving me a "B". I found it recently and here is what I wrote... Dream Imagery/Sleep Paralysis When I was in elementary school I used to suffer from a terrifying reoccurring dreams of sleep paralysis. In these dreams I could not move or breath at all; it happened usually when I just work up although I really was withing a waking dream. The first thing that I would try to do is move and I would realize that I was immobilized then felt as if gravity was increasing on my chest or rather someone heavy was sitting on me but I couldn't see the person. I used to wake up from these dreams thinkign I was being haunted by demons at night, or something equally evil. Although I never mentioned it to my parents at the time it was very scary. I remember when I first had the dream that I stayed awake the rest of the night so that I could prevent it from reoccurring. Sometimes in having the dream I remember not being able to break and would desperate scream for someone to help but no sound would produce out of my mouth. The lack of air felt very real! I eventually overcame the dreams by rehearsing to myself before I wen tot sleep to not panic and "it's only a dream" that I was actually alright. I was able to control my dream and I haven't hard the dream since. After some research I realize that sleep paralysis is actually a natural bodily function functions by hormones causing us to become monetarily paralyzed during our sleep. When our body is waking up if the hormones don't' go away before we are conscious were experience the brief second of terror. Since at the time I did not know what was happening it was a sort of test of courage for me, I became more confident from that experience. I wrote this at the time before I was saved and knew nothing of the demonic world but now, being much wiser, its so clear to me. This is a working of the Devil and his fingerprints are all over it: Terror, Horror, Panic.. The Lord creates everything perfect. I don't believe this is one thing where some weird hormones paralyzes a Human. It's a deception of the Devil.. and because He operates in a pattern, he tries to wedge an excuse in there with science convincing us that the problem is with us and God has stricken us with some kind of illness or imperfection... B.S., its of the Devil. What? Whoa. No. I mean, it's scary, because REM's a bodily process you're not supposed to be awake for....so when you DO wake up your mind might create a context for it that involves a nightmare...but it's just your motor neurons inhibited. I mean think about what would happen if you WEREN'T paralyzed while you dreamed....given that I've jumped off buildings and things in dreams, I'm more than willing to trade a few instances of half-awake paranoia for not going off the roof! I know it can be terrifying, but it's just a hiccup that leaves you conscious for a part of your body's functioning you're not supposed to wake up for. There's no need to call it demonic. I don't know if the underlying cause is demonic, but satan can definately use it to get to a person. The first example I gave of being suffocated with a pillow was no "hiccup" it was very real and I was not asleep, so it wasn't a half-awake dream either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted February 10, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.11 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 10, 2009 I've had these episodes too when I was in my teens. They disappeared over twenty years ago but I remember vividly waking up and being unable to move or call out. It was very frightening at the time. I'm not sure why I don't have them anymore but I'm sure glad they went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricH Posted February 11, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.57 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted February 11, 2009 Have you been to see a doctor about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey c Posted February 11, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 37 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 913 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/29/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/02/1969 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Have you been to see a doctor about this? No I haven't EricH. I never had medical insurance for myself while living in Fl. Now that I live in CT. I have med. insurance for myself and kids so it is something I can definately seek help with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak Posted February 11, 2009 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 67 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 503 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 31 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) MISTAKE SEE POST 19 I have had this since I was a child, and it is a very frightening situation. I have never heard of anyone I know having the same thing. I didn't even know the name of it until a couple of days when I stumbled across a news article from a doctor, so I did some research today on the net. ISP is where when one is either first falling asleep or coming from deep sleep (rem) to waking up, that they are concous mentaly but their body is paralized and they cannot move. The articles stated that it can last from several seconds to several minutes long and be painful. My episodes always happen when I am waking up. I can hear everyting around me, know whats going on, who's in the room, ect...... the problem is I cannot move or make any noise at all. I never even concidered it being demonic, or the chance for the enemy to hurt me in any way, until I read some of the reports from people who suffer from the same thing. Once when I was about 12 I had this happen and I felt myself being suffocated with a pillow, and I couldn't move to throw it off. Finally when I was able to move there was a pillow being pressed over my face with alot of force. I remember screaming mentally "Devil I rebuke you" and the pressure stopped and I was able to get up. I didn't sleep with a pillow for along time afterwards. Then the other morning I had another episode after about 8 months of peaceful sleep. I had gotten up early in the morning to get the baby from his bed, and brought him back to bed with me. I remember waking up but not being able to move. What was so horrifying was that the upper part of my shoulder and chest was across the baby's face and I knew it but couldn't move! What finally caused me to be able to move was the baby beginning to squirm and fuss and I was able to move. Needless to say, that time it scared me senseless! I could of hurt my baby! So has anyone ever heard of this? And what do you think this is? Edited February 12, 2009 by oak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiloh62 Posted February 12, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,683 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 51 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/14/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/14/1962 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have had this since I was a child, and it is a very frightening situation. I have never heard of anyone I know having the same thing. I didn't even know the name of it until a couple of days when I stumbled across a news article from a doctor, so I did some research today on the net. ISP is where when one is either first falling asleep or coming from deep sleep (rem) to waking up, that they are concous mentaly but their body is paralized and they cannot move. The articles stated that it can last from several seconds to several minutes long and be painful. My episodes always happen when I am waking up. I can hear everyting around me, know whats going on, who's in the room, ect...... the problem is I cannot move or make any noise at all. I never even concidered it being demonic, or the chance for the enemy to hurt me in any way, until I read some of the reports from people who suffer from the same thing. Once when I was about 12 I had this happen and I felt myself being suffocated with a pillow, and I couldn't move to throw it off. Finally when I was able to move there was a pillow being pressed over my face with alot of force. I remember screaming mentally "Devil I rebuke you" and the pressure stopped and I was able to get up. I didn't sleep with a pillow for along time afterwards. Then the other morning I had another episode after about 8 months of peaceful sleep. I had gotten up early in the morning to get the baby from his bed, and brought him back to bed with me. I remember waking up but not being able to move. What was so horrifying was that the upper part of my shoulder and chest was across the baby's face and I knew it but couldn't move! What finally caused me to be able to move was the baby beginning to squirm and fuss and I was able to move. Needless to say, that time it scared me senseless! I could of hurt my baby! So has anyone ever heard of this? And what do you think this is? I,too have had a similar condition-you are not alone. Upon awakening, I cannot move, cannot lift my head off of the pillow, and can't even cry out. It takes a tremendous amount of effort before I can finally lift my head up or make a sound. It may be that we are not fully awake at this state, and are still under the chemical our bodies use to paralyze our muscles when we are asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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