ok everyday i wake up about like 4:00 in the morning but after i go to sleep suddenly after like 10 to 20 minutes my whole body becomes paralized,i cant move i cant speak,can open my eyes i cant even open my mouth until like 10 seconds then it goes away!..this started once everytwo weeks then went on to once every other day now it happens everyday!...people say its stress but i dont know yes im going through alot more then any 14 yearold can ever imagine other people should thank the Lord they dont go through what i go through...but i dont know what it is its killing me i learned how to beat it now i just have to take control over my body again but its scary i dont even like goin to bed anymore! please help me!!
BlondBritBrit answered Thursday April 20 2006, 5:26 pm: yeah, it sounds like sleep paralisis. My science teacher told us about it and its rare, but it's not too much to worry about.
Nallie answered Thursday April 20 2006, 8:45 am: Sleep paralysis is normal. All of us who experience normal sleep patterns go through this, but most of the time we don't wake up during this stage. When we do, we realize that we can't move and it's frightening and we fight against it. When the adrenilan surge kicks in, we finally wake all the way and can move again.
This is thought to be a protective function so we don't harm ourselves or others during lucid dreams. The problem isn't the paralysis it's self, it's that you are always waking up in this stage. If your sleep pattern is interupted you will most likely feel very tired during the day.
You should see a Dr not because of the paralysis, but because you aren't experiencing a normal sleep cycle.
ask_lisa answered Thursday April 20 2006, 8:39 am: hi,
first of all have you been to see a doctor, you sound like you are having anxity or panic attack. what i would sugesst is some simple breathing exercises. when you feel it happening try and take 10 deep breaths. if you are under alot of stress you need to talk to someone, talking about things really does help and may be able to stop these attacks. dont be afraid alot of pepole go through this, its just your bodys way of coping. go and see your doctor and see what he/she recommends. ask for a list of support groups. tell your doctor what stressful things are going on in your life, thats what they are there for it their job to help people, and not just people who are in pysical pain.
go to bed get sleep have a nice hot bath before you go to bed and that might also help. try and clear your mind before you go to bed think of a clear blue sky and nothing else.
hope i helped email me if you have anymore questions.
lisa x. [ ask_lisa's advice column | Ask ask_lisa A Question ]
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