Hi , At times I feel I cant wake up from my sleep . Like I cant move my hands or anything . As if I am literally froze and I just cant get out of that . But , also I am aware of that . It doesnt happen in deep sleep I think becasue it happens around waking up time ....or maybe an hour before waking up .
Also sometimes while I am gonna wake up after a dream I kinda wonder if that was a dream or real thing ad when I awake I know it was a dream . But the confusion arises after dreaming stuffs ...
Can anyoe enlighten me about this ? Have you experienced anything similar ?
2006-09-25 01:23:07 · 5 answers · asked by WaterGuy 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
So it a disorder disease ? Shud I take any medicine for that ? I dont get it often .. ben long time it happened now
2006-09-25 01:35:06 · update #1
Thankfully I dont get any frighetning drems , nor do I get a panic attack . I get this feeling and I know I cant wake up ....it cud last for few minutes ...
It doesnt affect my sleep but i feel I cant "help it" - as in I cant wake up at that moment . SO
shud I consult a doctor ? Is there any alternatives ?
How common is this ?
2006-09-25 01:37:13 · update #2
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It is a natural bodily occurence, but if it happens frequently, intensely or occurs with other symptoms, it may be a sleep disorder. It does not always occur as a part of or because of sleep apnea or lowered SaO2 (hypoxia or lowered blood oxygen concentration). Sleep apnea is separate and different.
Best thing is to see Neurologist for the sleep study (MSLT and Polysomnogram) so a positive diagnosis can be made taking into account any other symptoms. In the mean time, it could help to relieve stress as much as possible, and see if you can manage the experience by going with the flow until it is over.
I think it is more common than one might think. Just ask a few friends, and you might be suprised. Many people don't discuss things that may sound wierd or crazy (it's not).
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Not sure if there is an effective drug for the sleep paralysis (or astral planing or OOBE [Out-of-Body Experience] as some are inclined to call it). Are you experiencing this as a part of narcolepsy or another disorder, or is it just something that happens once in a while without other symptoms?
If you do not know, or are not sure, talk to your doctor for a referral to a Neurologist, especially of you have other symptoms along with the paralysis like oddly realistic, frightening "dreams", especially when you are experiencing the sleep paralysis(although it seems as if you are awake). These are called hypnogogic hallucinations and along with other symptoms, and positive test results could indicate narcolepsy or possibly another sleep disorder. The Neurologist may discuss and order an MLST (Multi-Sleep Latency Test) and a Polysomnogram for you. Both tests together involve probably an overnight stay and part of the next day. It will test things like the time it takes you to fall asleep, how much time is spent in REM and each of the other sleep stages, and more.
From the results, the Neurologist can prescribe a medication to help manage the symptoms you have; nothing can really cure the sleep paralysis, but relaxation techniques can help. If you have the hypnagogic hallucinations ad cataplexy (involuntary and unexpected loss of muscle control) as well, a drug called Xyrem has been effective. If you do happen to have narcolepsy, there are several medications that can help manage the symptoms.
2006-09-25 01:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just possible that you are not fully in the body to have sufficient control on sense organs, the voluntary muscles etc...
There is a state when a person is in full awareness, yet not in the body. Nothing to be scared of, but this awareness is what takes you deeper if it can be invoked consciously, not while coming out of deep sleep(the early hours).
2006-09-25 01:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's horrible it's called Sleep Paralysis and sometimes happens to me, I panic and try and wake up, but I can't for a few seconds. Fortunately it hasn't happened to me for a while now
2006-09-25 01:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Thasc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not realy a dangerous disease. It happens particularly if you lie supine. It happens due to decrease oxygen in your blood due to position which causes tongue to fall back in throat and causing obstructive apnea, oxygen saturation in the blood and brain is decreased and you you experience this.
To avoid this do not sleep on your back. Sleep in left lateral position.
2006-09-25 01:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by dpcard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very common its called sleep paralysis
2006-09-25 01:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋