I have a problem fully waking up from sleep. Its like I wake up but I am still sleeping. I can open my eyes and see & hear everything around me but I cannot move or talk. Its really scary. I always try to get someones attemtion so they can wake me up but I can't talk or move so no one notices. Can this be corrected?
2006-10-30 01:36:03 · 4 answers · asked by sarsbaby4 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The condition that you describe is called Sleep Paralysis, and it is not uncommon. It is scary to the subject, but it poses no danger to your health, except perhaps to your mental health if you really stress over it. This is a pschological ailment, and there are diverse treatments ranging from counseling to medicine. While I would recommend seeing a pschologist about it and using any prescribed medicine recommended by the professional, you can and should address the root pschological problems by your own efforts.
Basically, this condition arises out of an improper transition from sleep to awake. Your body needs:
A sleeping environment (a room devoted essentially to sleeping alone, the mind conditions itself to the states most appropriate for the conditions and environments that it finds itself in)
A sleeping schedule (the body uses a schedule to initiate the various stages of sleep at appropriate/healthy times)
A sleeping state of mind (the mind must be clear of complicated thought, open only to very simple, non-stressful, resolved thoughts)
A peaceful, stress-free philosophy (stress can seriously reduce the effectiveness and smooth operations of sleep)
A peace with the paralysis (stress, fear, and strong emotions compound the problem like electricity tightens the hand on an electrical hazard)
A gentle alarm (sudden transitions complicate the process and habits of the mind in waking) which leads the mind through the proper stages of waking up in a gradual way. BTW, try to avoid deep sleep by minimizing the potential for sudden interruptions of your sleep, such as loud train whistles, phone rings, etc.
When sleep paralysis occurs, know that you are okay and that if you peaceful allow yourself to drift back into sleep, you will awake properly when you're body is ready to wake. Use that time to simply meditate and clear your mind. Forget time and be happy, your body will automatically resolve the issue. Follow the points above and this issue will resolve itself and disappear, as it has for me.
PS: Medicine is a fine temporary solution, but it doesn't have to be an indefinite "bandaid." I never used medicine, but I'm sure that it would have been helpful had I known that it was available as a resource for me.
2006-10-30 02:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that happens when your conscious mind becomes a little active, but your subconsious is still runnin things. I used to do the same thing, but when I was awake but stil kinda comatose my brain filled in the voices I was hearing with horrible nightmare images. I couldn't open my eyes, or talk so nobody knew what I was going through. I was successfully treated at a sleeping disorder clinic, I was put on a nighttime med that helped me fall into a deeper sleep, then wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed. The medicine does make everthing I eat before noon taste like poop smells, but i choose that over being awake and paralized. I just skip breakfast and drink bottled water till lunchtime
2006-10-30 10:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know you did not say how old you are, but never the case, should be looked at by the Dr. but I will tell you I'm 48 and have a hard time falling a sleep so my Dr. did give me some pills to help me fall asleep. Now sometimes when I awake in the mornings I do lay in my bed for about 10 mins because I to don't know if I'm awake until I get out of bed. Sometimes I'm still dreaming and I say to my self OK am I still dreaming I don't know until I move from my bed and still feel like I'm in a cloud of dreams. It takes me about 2,3 mins to get it together, so are you on any type of sleeping pills, that might do it to you, but please get in to the Dr.s it will make you feel better to know the truth. Good luck, hope you feel better.
2006-10-30 09:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by sweepit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of that... You did not mention as to how long it has been going on...Whether it happens once a month or many times, etc.. BUT.. if it has been going on for a long time, then you should probably see a sleep specialistist... I mean a doctor who specializes in sleeping disorders
2006-10-30 09:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Richard K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋