Do I Sleep disorder?

Question

I was sleeping and I thought I heard the phone ringing.. However I could not open my eyes and I can hear myself saying "I can't open my eyes". This has happened to me twice. When I finally am able to open my eyes it seemed like it took me 10-mins.

Answer 1

lucky you! u get good quality and deep sleep....count your blessings!

Answer 2

Sounds like you have sleep paralysis.

Sleep paralysis is a condition that occurs in the state just before dropping off to sleep (the hypnagogic state) or just before fully awakening from sleep (the hypnopompic state). The condition is characterized by being unable to move or speak. It is often associated with a feeling that there is some sort of presence, a feeling which often arouses fear but is also accompanied by an inability to cry out. The paralysis may last only a few seconds. The experience may involve visual, auditory, or tactile hallucinations. The description of the symptoms of sleep paralysis is similar to the description many alien abductees give in recounting their abduction experiences. Sleep paralysis is thought by some to account for not only many alien abduction delusions, but also ghost sightings and delusions involving paranormal or supernatural experiences (e.g., incubus and succubus).

Sleep paralysis is something many people experience once or twice in a lifetime but it is a frequent occurrence of those suffering from narcolepsy.

SLEEP DISORDERS;

Insomnia

Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, you may be suffering from insomnia.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea causes cessation of breathing in sleep, which, in turn, can cause heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Narcolepsy

Characterized by uncontrolled sleepiness and excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy makes living a normal life difficult.

Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is that creepy, crawly sensation that keeps you awake night after night as you fight the need to move your legs.