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[fig head]

Hiya Figgy

I used to suffer from something similar (not as severe as you, though) in my late teens and early twenties. Whilst living at home, the sound of my dad's snoring in the other room was very calming and I could ignore them knowing my dad meant 100% security. When I left home for Uni, these sensations became unbearable and I eventually spoke to a GP who was completely useless and poo-poo-ed me. I outgrew them after a few years and it wasn't until a decade ago when I read about "Sleep Paralysis" that I realised they are a normal, although rare, occurrence in many young people, mostly women. Basically your brain is awake enough that you are conscious of thoughts, but your muscles are not under your control (the case when you are asleep) -- so you feel paralysed and the fears grow.

Knowing this may help -- I hope. Otherwise, they will pass in time. Don't start taking sleeping pills or other medications.

Here's something of what they feel like ...

thanks Oracle, i wont be taking any meds as im against them now !

i know sleep paralysis is normal, but what i dont understand the fear !!!
im not used to get panick attacks because of demons !! its silly ! i sleep in the dark with my eye masks on most of the time !! but its a new thing.. thank u a lot

[Schnauzer]

Hi Fig,

I have had similar in the past and found a bit of meditation helps - it will take time to work but stick with it - otherwise do seek professional help.

well, i think u are quite right ! i just dont know how!

ill google it now ! thank you

The variety of symptoms you described in your opening enquiry were such that one would be at a loss to advise you of any course other than to seek professional help (if such symptoms are genuine).

The problem IS, that the area of research into the disorders you identify is so vast, that the probability of being able to advise you of the correct course is as complex as the symptoms you describe.

There are at least 10 separate identifiable factors in your own diagnosis, together they may well be descriptive of the condition Oracle has drawn your attention to (which I am inclined to agree with) but I would still advise you to seek the help of a professional.

If it is of any consolation to you, there are thousands of people (particularly between the ages of teens to forties) that suffer from similar complaints, the trick IS, to discover the reasons for such anxieties as may trigger them.

Good Luck in your quest to do so.

Incidentally, please do NOT resort to any medications without professional advice.

[fig head]

Hi Fig,

I have had similar in the past and found a bit of meditation helps - it will take time to work but stick with it - otherwise do seek professional help.

well, i think u are quite right ! i just dont know how!

ill google it now ! thank you

The variety of symptoms you described in your opening enquiry were such that one would be at a loss to advise you of any course other than to seek professional help (if such symptoms are genuine).

The problem IS, that the area of research into the disorders you identify is so vast, that the probability of being able to advise you of the correct course is as complex as the symptoms you describe.

There are at least 10 separate identifiable factors in your own diagnosis, together they may well be descriptive of the condition Oracle has drawn your attention to (which I am inclined to agree with) but I would still advise you to seek the help of a professional.

If it is of any consolation to you, there are thousands of people (particularly between the ages of teens to forties) that suffer from similar complaints, the trick IS, to discover the reasons for such anxieties as may trigger them.

Good Luck in your quest to do so.

Incidentally, please do NOT resort to any medications without professional advice.

well thank you Schnauzer! i will make sure i give a quick visit to my shrink ! i kid u not he would be proper mad at me for not takin my meds !!!

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have anyone here tried hypnotism !?

in general , is it affective , like i hear people can quite smoking by hypnotism !!

[Me Ed]

Sounds like you are describing an Incubus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incubus

[Schnauzer]

Hi Fig,

I have had similar in the past and found a bit of meditation helps - it will take time to work but stick with it - otherwise do seek professional help.

well, i think u are quite right ! i just dont know how!

ill google it now ! thank you

The variety of symptoms you described in your opening enquiry were such that one would be at a loss to advise you of any course other than to seek professional help (if such symptoms are genuine).

The problem IS, that the area of research into the disorders you identify is so vast, that the probability of being able to advise you of the correct course is as complex as the symptoms you describe.

There are at least 10 separate identifiable factors in your own diagnosis, together they may well be descriptive of the condition Oracle has drawn your attention to (which I am inclined to agree with) but I would still advise you to seek the help of a professional.

If it is of any consolation to you, there are thousands of people (particularly between the ages of teens to forties) that suffer from similar complaints, the trick IS, to discover the reasons for such anxieties as may trigger them.

Good Luck in your quest to do so.

Incidentally, please do NOT resort to any medications without professional advice.

well thank you Schnauzer! i will make sure i give a quick visit to my shrink ! i kid u not he would be proper mad at me for not takin my meds !!!

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have anyone here tried hypnotism !?

in general , is it affective , like i hear people can quite smoking by hypnotism !!

Providing you are receptive to hypnotism it can be helpful in assisting one to quit smoking, as to whether or not it would be helpful in your case, I would suggest that your personality is a little too sceptical to succumb to the influence, indeed, I would hazard a guess that the hypnotist might well emerge from the session with 'Sleep Problems' himself.

[fig head]

sex demon !! are u serious !!

[IMPOSTALIEDUS]

FIRST fig cut out any coffee, coke, anything with caffiene, after 6 oclock in the evening,as this stimulates the brain activity, do not start on sleeping pills, as these are addictive and can give you big problems in the long term, Go for a walk for twenty minutes before going to bed, read while in bed to keep your mind on other things. You do not say wether you have these feelings during the rest of the day, if you do not , it probably is just a minor problem ,you do not mention if you are on any other medication , as some drugs can have the side affects as you discribe,If you begin to feel you cannot cope with this problem please have a chat with you doc as this is what he is there for ,

[eleni]

I have actually tried Hypnosis to stop smoking & although felt very relaxed after the session, had a cigi the moment I left the office!!!! but my daughter tried it here in Cyprus for confidence a few years ago & then took part in the Limassol carnival.. (which seemed a miricle at the time)..

[Me Ed]

sex demon !! are u serious !!

I used to be visited at night by the female equivalent, a Succubus.

It all ended when I moved.

[fig head]

hi IMPOSTALIEDUS thanks for the tips, i allready cut down coffee to only 3-4 during the morning, i also cut all the energy drinks and got my self a nice book for tonight to read, nothing heavy

well, i dont get any of this symptoms during the day !

anyway thank you all