Attacks in my sleep?

Question

I don't even know where to begin with this one. For the past year, off and on, I'll be restricted in my dreams. I can't seem to move and it quite literally feels like someone is bearing their weight down on me (I live alone but even if I'm visiting others they can happen) and keeping me from being able to move. A few months ago the weight added sound to it like a really rhaspy voiced preson saying, "Rickyyyyyyyyy" (my name isn't Ricky). Last night took the cake. This time instead of weight being down on me, it was like this "person" wrapped their arms around me, bore down and started growling at me when I kept trying to break loose. It's utter panic, I know that part but...why? They happen when I'm stressed, not stressed, just whenever they seem to feel like it. If it's not night terrors, what could it be?

Answer 1

Its called sleep paralysis trust me i hate it to is this is what you have.

is it like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paral... click the link

I had it and usually you grow out of it.I used to hear demon screaming my name and yelling and people arguing and i cant talk or move.Good luck I hope it goes away!

Answer 2

It's sleep paralysis. Very common. So many people are ignorant about this that several end up believing the weight is from an alien being taking them. That's where the alien abduction stories come from.

Answer 3

go to a sleep doctor

Answer 4

You should watch the exorcism of Emily Rose...

Answer 5

This sounds like something that could best be helped by a medical professional.

This may be a form of panic disorder. If so, try relaxing before you go to sleep. Take some nice deep breaths and try not to think about it, as it will only make things worse. Try a relaxation hypnosis tape and see if it helps.

I hope you get better :)