i layed down and looked at the clock and it was 3:55 and i heard laughing and i closed my eyes and opened them and i tried to move and i was dead numb!!! my breath was also gone and my heart rapidly slowed down, it felt like i was drugged numb or something, this lasted for about 10-15 seconds, wat is this? and then i checked the time and i was 3:57 almost 4:00 so this is not a dream
2007-02-06 12:05:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You should see a doctor. It sounds like you may suffer from sleep apnea. This is not something to play around with. In sleep apnea the body does not get enough air because peridoically stops breathing. As far as the numbness that could be from a build up of carbon dioxide in the blood stream.
I really feel that this is a medical condition that you need to see your doctor about.
2007-02-06 12:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by T-Jem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep paralysis is a condition characterized by temporary paralysis of the body shortly after waking up (known as hypnopompic paralysis) or, less often, shortly before falling asleep (known as hypnagogic paralysis).
Physiologically, it is closely related to the normal paralysis that occurs during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, also known as REM atonia. In that, some scientists and physicians believe it to be a "natural" effect of the sleep cycle. Sleep paralysis occurs when the brain is awakened from a REM state into essentially a normal fully awake state, but the bodily paralysis is still occurring. This causes the person to be fully aware, but unable to move. In addition, this state may be accompanied by hypnagogic hallucinations.
More often than not, sleep paralysis is believed by the person affected by it to be no more than a dream. This is the reason why there are many dream recountings which describe the person lying frozen and unable to move. The hallucinatory element to sleep paralysis makes it even more likely that someone will interpret the experience as simply a dream, as one might see completely fanciful objects in a room alongside the normal vision one can see.
2007-02-06 20:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called ''Sleep Paralysis''.
Sleep paralysis is a condition characterized by temporary paralysis of the body shortly after waking up (known as hypnopompic paralysis) or, less often, shortly before falling asleep (known as hypnagogic paralysis).
The Nightmare, by Henry Fuseli (1781) is thought to be one of the classic depictions of sleep paralysis perceived as a demonic visitation.Physiologically, it is closely related to the normal paralysis that occurs during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, also known as REM atonia. In that, some scientists and physicians believe it to be a "natural" effect of the sleep cycle. Sleep paralysis occurs when the brain is awakened from a REM state into essentially a normal fully awake state, but the bodily paralysis is still occurring. This causes the person to be fully aware, but unable to move. In addition, this state may be accompanied by hypnagogic hallucinations.
More often than not, sleep paralysis is believed by the person affected by it to be no more than a dream. This is the reason why there are many dream recountings which describe the person lying frozen and unable to move. The hallucinatory element to sleep paralysis makes it even more likely that someone will interpret the experience as simply a dream, as one might see completely fanciful objects in a room alongside the normal vision one can see.
GO TO:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_Paralysis
2007-02-06 20:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that happens some times. it's called sleep paralysis.it just means that your body needs sleep and goes to sleep before you. your mind was also half asleep so it couldn't process the commands sent telling you to move. don't worry you're ok. you just need to sleep more and drink more liquids and don't take sleeping pills. if it starts to happen on a regular basis then you need to see a doctor about it. there is a disorder like sleep paralysis but it is more severe and happens regularly and comes with seizures and other stuff.
2007-02-06 20:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by Izzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably you entered REM and fell in so deeply, then your whole body found it so hard to "come back". No need to worry, just remember next time it happens, youre in total control of your mind and body, dont get desperated and always remember to breathe!
2007-02-06 20:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Kiera B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man that stuff used to happen to me when I was little, than i got scared about if I was gunna die from it or something. Not a fun experience.
2007-02-06 20:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had perhaps shifted to another demension and was been greeted by some of your guides who was trying to alert you that it was ok they are with you in every step of the way.
2007-02-06 20:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i believe in spirits who r with us. maybe someone was there with u...u dont need to b afraid or worry. its nothin...
2007-02-06 20:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ghosts happened thats what
2007-02-06 20:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by system error 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋