Posted by saw on January 20, 2005, at 2:15:19
In reply to Sleep Paralysis, posted by ed_uk on January 19, 2005, at 8:43:53
Oh, I am so sorry for this dreadful experience.
I have had this too during my night terrors. This was before and whilst taking Effexor. I would be awake but be asleep - I know that sounds crazy. I would feel the most terrifying sense of doom and feel a presence trying to either hold me down or push me through the bed. I had the sense of not being able to breath and would feel completely paralysed. I don't know how I brought myself out of this state but I would wake fully gasping for air and feeling utterly terrified to go back to sleep. If I did, the terror or dream would pick up where it left off. It is one of the most traumatizing aspects of my illness. Fortunately, I have been sleeping a bit better lately.
Sabrina
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