is it normal that when you wake up you are mentaly conscious but you feel that you are physically paralyzed?

Question

some people told me that it is because of hard work the day before that makes you very tired which leads to this but i believe that it is a form of nightmare as i could hear every little thing going around me while i'm in this state

Answer 1

There is a medical term for this, but I cannot remember what it is called. It is, however, completely normal.

When you sleep, your brain turns off your voluntary control of your muscles so that you don't act out your dreams. Sometimes, when you wake up, you become fully awake before your brain turns your muscles back on. My understanding is that this happens most often if you wake during the dreaming cycle of sleep. People who wake naturally, without the aid of an alarm clock or other outside stimulation wake by degrees, and their body and mind go through stages as they rise to consciousness. If you wake suddenly, it may take a few minutes for your mind to catch up and turn everything on and bring you to a fully alert state.

I have never had this type of experience, but I can understand how it would be terrifying and seem like a nightmare. Because you are so sleepy, and your mind may be fuzzy, it will probably be hard to remember that this is normal. Try and stay calm, and try to not let it bother you, because it is not a sign of something being wrong.

Answer 2

This is normal. Your brain turns off everything from the neck down during REM sleep so you won't "act out" whatever you're dreaming about. Once in a while your conscious mind wakes up before the body switch gets turned back on. Use the opportunity to attempt an OBE.

Answer 3

The technical term for it is 'Sleep Paralysis' and is often accompanied with an 'Out of Body Experience'. It's not an extremely common experience. There are different theories as to what exactly causes it and the meanings behind it.
The best thing to do when you have this happen, is relax. Try not to panic and concentrate on deep, even breathing.
Alternatively, you could use the experience to better understand Astral Projection, although I can fully understand the fear you may feel through your feeling of helplessness.
Practice mental disipline and learn to increase your power of will, as through those, you should be able to control the experience.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

This happens to a few of my family members. My daughter's best friend's dad calls is something like riding the witch. I
have experienced it and I think it comes from a lack of
a feeling of security while sleeping. In order to avoid this
PREPARE for sleep the night before. Lock up, pray for safety,
declare that you will have a peaceful sleep as well as awake state. Also, watch what you eat, as our brain activity is stimulated by an over active digestive system. Stay away from bananas and hotdogs and any pork products at least 6 hours
before sleep.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace!

Answer 5

I used to get this! I'm so happy it hasn't happened for a long time. Often I would wake up -fully mentally concious- with my arm flung across my face and blocking my airway so it was very difficult to breathe. As hard as I tried I could not get my muscles to work to move my arms or anything. The only answer was to be calm and somehow get back to sleep then wake up properly later.

Answer 6

There are a few good articles on sleep paralysis at sleepreviewmag.com

If it happens often enough to be disruptive to your sleep patterns, see a sleep specialist, your family doctor can refer you.

In the meantime, don't panic when this happens, while not exactly commonplace it is harmless. Think of it as your mind waking up from a dream before your body catches up.

Answer 7

Well its happing to many ppl but the real reson behind it are spirits around us that wana joke around it happend to me and i asked many spiritual masters on it my parents house is build on a grave yard so spirits are having fiesta there just dont make any rituals or magic there and keep some sea salt in a plate near your bed change it with new one everry week bath in the sea also it will help and never be scared of them when they do this i always say hindu mantras when this happen

Answer 8

I believe it is normal and the people around you are right.

Answer 9

LOL...My husband has mentioned to me a couple of times that he has experienced that. They call it "A witch riding your back" here in South Carolina.

Answer 10

I don't, that's trippy. I have plenty of sleep troubles, but I haven't experienced that. I'd see a doctor... or a psychologist, maybe, if it's recurrent.