Terrified to go to sleep because of sleep paralysis

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

I've been having sleep paralysis for the past couple nights. I'm exhausted, and no matter what I do, it keeps happening

It's terrifying and I'm afraid to go to sleep because it happens every time. I fall asleep, and then I "wake up" in a paralyzed state. I can't move my arms or legs, and I'm trying to scream, but nothing's coming out. After what feels like 10 minutes of desperately trying to move, I eventually wake up. I haven't slept one second in 2 nights. Every time I feel myself drifting off to sleep, I enter sleep paralysis again. I can feel myself "falling" into sleep, and then I can feel my body shutting down, but not my mind. And then suddenly, I can't move.

I've tried praying and calling out Jesus' name but nothing really changes. I've strayed from the Lord recently and this was the first time I prayed in a long while, to cry for help. I'm afraid he's abandoned me because of that

I've thought about how much better it would be if I weren't around because I wouldn't have to go through all this.

I'm very sleep deprived and I'm so tired, but every time I try to go to sleep, it happens again, and I wake up a second later. I have a lot of stress in my life already these days and I don't want some evil spirit giving me night terrors. The scariest part is I don't know if it's in my head, and I'm imagining everything, or there really is some kind of supernatural/malevolent apparition paralyzing me in my sleep. I'm exhausted because I haven't slept in 2 days but I'm too afraid to go to sleep now, because every time I feel myself drifting off into sleep, I have sleep paralysis again. What can I do?

brinny · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I've been having sleep paralysis for the past couple nights. I'm exhausted, and no matter what I do, it keeps happening

It's terrifying and I'm afraid to go to sleep because it happens every time. I fall asleep, and then I "wake up" in a paralyzed state. I can't move my arms or legs, and I'm trying to scream, but nothing's coming out. After what feels like 10 minutes of desperately trying to move, I eventually wake up. I haven't slept one second in 2 nights. Every time I feel myself drifting off to sleep, I enter sleep paralysis again. I can feel myself "falling" into sleep, and then I can feel my body shutting down, but not my mind. And then suddenly, I can't move.

I've tried praying and calling out Jesus' name but nothing really changes. I've strayed from the Lord recently and this was the first time I prayed in a long while, to cry for help. I'm afraid he's abandoned me because of that I've thought about how much better it would be if I weren't around because I wouldn't have to go through all this.

I'm very sleep deprived and I'm so tired, but every time I try to go to sleep, it happens again, and I wake up a second later. I have a lot of stress in my life already these days and I don't want some evil spirit giving me night terrors. The scariest part is I don't know if it's in my head, and I'm imagining everything, or there really is some kind of supernatural/malevolent apparition paralyzing me in my sleep. I'm exhausted because I haven't slept in 2 days but I'm too afraid to go to sleep now, because every time I feel myself drifting off into sleep, I have sleep paralysis again. What can I do?

Bless yer heart, precious. Praying for you (((hug)))

Kenny'sID · Jun 21, 2017

Have you seen a doctor.

I'm not afraid of much, but I think I may have had a tinge of that once or twice and it was very scary. If you haven't been to a doctor, is there a reason for that?

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

Kenny'sID said:
Have you seen a doctor.

I'm not afraid of much, but I think I may have had a tinge of that once or twice and it was very scary. If you haven't been to a doctor, is there a reason for that?

I've seen a psychiatrist recently, and they diagnosed me with anxiety again, but nothing really helped.

Serving Zion · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I've been having sleep paralysis for the past couple nights. I'm exhausted, and no matter what I do, it keeps happening

It's terrifying and I'm afraid to go to sleep because it happens every time. I fall asleep, and then I "wake up" in a paralyzed state. I can't move my arms or legs, and I'm trying to scream, but nothing's coming out. After what feels like 10 minutes of desperately trying to move, I eventually wake up. I haven't slept one second in 2 nights. Every time I feel myself drifting off to sleep, I enter sleep paralysis again. I can feel myself "falling" into sleep, and then I can feel my body shutting down, but not my mind. And then suddenly, I can't move.

I've tried praying and calling out Jesus' name but nothing really changes. I've strayed from the Lord recently and this was the first time I prayed in a long while, to cry for help. I'm afraid he's abandoned me because of that I've thought about how much better it would be if I weren't around because I wouldn't have to go through all this.

I'm very sleep deprived and I'm so tired, but every time I try to go to sleep, it happens again, and I wake up a second later. I have a lot of stress in my life already these days and I don't want some evil spirit giving me night terrors. The scariest part is I don't know if it's in my head, and I'm imagining everything, or there really is some kind of supernatural/malevolent apparition paralyzing me in my sleep. I'm exhausted because I haven't slept in 2 days but I'm too afraid to go to sleep now, because every time I feel myself drifting off into sleep, I have sleep paralysis again. What can I do?

Oh dear Heavenly Father, our sister here, you see her struggles. We just ask that you'll bring to her mind right now what is that issue in her life that is keeping her in bondage. Lord God, that specific opportunity that the enemy has found in her doctrines and history, that makes her feel unworthy to approach you. Lord God, we curse that hold in the name of Jesus, and proclaim your loving commitment toward our sister so that she can rest easy, knowing that you do love her and that you are keeping her safe. Father the purpose of our prayer is for her to be reconciled to you, so that when she prays to you, she hears your voice as the compassionate Father and friend that you are: not far off, but very near to us, in our hearts and on our lips. We thank you Lord God that you care for us so much that you do not abandon us, and we seek strengthening to our sister so that she doesn't need to be afraid, and instead she can trust you just as Job trusted you, knowing that not a hair on her head will be lost and very soon she will emerge from this trial having been proven faithful to you and holy. We pray this in Jesus' name, amen.

Sister, it occurred to me as I read your problem and that is what prompted my prayer, that the enemy is trying to destroy your faith completely by deceiving you to believe that God does not have power to protect you. That is where your fear is coming from, and the opportunity for devil to do this, is your weakened prayer life. When you cry out in prayer in those moments, it is not really with trust in Him but anxiety. Instead, when you pray, take away all distractions, and then say "Lord, where are you?" and He will reply "I am here, my child". Listen for His tender voice (John 10:4-5) and follow Him to His sanctuary where you can be entirely at peace with Him, and He will teach you how to put the devil in his rightful place (Genesis 3:14-15).

Are you reading the scriptures every day? It is really important to keep ourselves full of The Holy Spirit, and that is what The Word of God does: it empties all the junk that the world has placed on us, and fills us up again with His way of thinking

Godlovesmetwo · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I've strayed from the Lord recently and this was the first time I prayed in a long while, to cry for help. I'm afraid he's abandoned me because of that I've thought about how much better it would be if I weren't around because I wouldn't have to go through all this.

You what!! What a wicked person you are?
OK, I guess I should warn you my sense of humour is weird, so bear with me.
Seriously. If I were you, I'd simply take a sleeping pill. If people like me can sleep on their sins, anyone can. No one is abandoning you. Welcome to the world of sinners. But we are sinners who have woken up and realised there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are all forgivable. Now, if you ask me, that is not only Good News. That is great News! And life gets better when you believe this. So stick around and see how good life can be! God Bless!
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St_Worm2 · Jun 21, 2017

You need to see your regular physician, immediately. He/she can get you set up with a sleep doctor (generally a pulmonary doctor) to do a sleep study at a sleep clinic. They'll figure out what's going on and how to fix the problem

Praying for you!

Yours and His,
David
p.s. - have you told your family about this problem? If you haven't, you should.

Godlovesmetwo · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I've seen a psychiatrist recently, and they diagnosed me with anxiety again, but nothing really helped.

I am very familiar with anxiety. More so anxiety than depression. But I think if you suffer anxiety enough, you become depressed.

And then we become anxious about our depression!

Cant win!
Sometimes it just boils down to our moods and also DNA. Drugs do work. Medically supervised ones I mean. People like you and I need them, IMO.

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

Serving Zion said:
Oh dear Heavenly Father, our sister here, you see her struggles. We just ask that you'll bring to her mind right now what is that issue in her life that is keeping her in bondage. Lord God, that specific opportunity that the enemy has found in her doctrines and history, that makes her feel unworthy to approach you. Lord God, we curse that hold in the name of Jesus, and proclaim your loving commitment toward our sister so that she can rest easy, knowing that you do love her and that you are keeping her safe. Father the purpose of our prayer is for her to be reconciled to you, so that when she prays to you, she hears your voice as the compassionate Father and friend that you are: not far off, but very near to us, in our hearts and on our lips. We thank you Lord God that you care for us so much that you do not abandon us, and we seek strengthening to our sister so that she doesn't need to be afraid, and instead she can trust you just as Job trusted you, knowing that not a hair on her head will be lost and very soon she will emerge from this trial having been proven faithful to you and holy. We pray this in Jesus' name, amen.

Sister, it occurred to me as I read your problem and that is what prompted my prayer, that the enemy is trying to destroy your faith completely by deceiving you to believe that God does not have power to protect you. That is where your fear is coming from, and the opportunity for devil to do this, is your weakened prayer life. When you cry out in prayer in those moments, it is not really with trust in Him but anxiety. Instead, when you pray, take away all distractions, and then say "Lord, where are you?" and He will reply "I am here, my child". Listen for His tender voice (John 10:4-5) and follow Him to His sanctuary where you can be entirely at peace with Him, and He will teach you how to put the devil in his rightful place (Genesis 3:14-15).

Are you reading the scriptures every day? It is really important to keep ourselves full of The Holy Spirit, and that is what The Word of God does: it empties all the junk that the world has placed on us, and fills us up again with His way of thinking

Thank you very much

Kit Sigmon · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I've been having sleep paralysis for the past couple nights. I'm exhausted, and no matter what I do, it keeps happening

It's terrifying and I'm afraid to go to sleep because it happens every time. I fall asleep, and then I "wake up" in a paralyzed state. I can't move my arms or legs, and I'm trying to scream, but nothing's coming out. After what feels like 10 minutes of desperately trying to move, I eventually wake up. I haven't slept one second in 2 nights. Every time I feel myself drifting off to sleep, I enter sleep paralysis again. I can feel myself "falling" into sleep, and then I can feel my body shutting down, but not my mind. And then suddenly, I can't move.
Have you made an appointment to talk to your doctor about what you're experiencing?

I've tried praying and calling out Jesus' name but nothing really changes. I've strayed from the Lord recently and this was the first time I prayed in a long while, to cry for help. I'm afraid he's abandoned me because of that I've thought about how much better it would be if I weren't around because I wouldn't have to go through all this.
Jesus said he'd never leave or forsake us...do you believe that?
We forsake him though...like his own disciples did.
After Jesus' resurrection he goes to them and refreshens, restores and enables them to be his ambassadors.

I'm very sleep deprived and I'm so tired, but every time I try to go to sleep, it happens again, and I wake up a second later. I have a lot of stress in my life already these days and I don't want some evil spirit giving me night terrors. The scariest part is I don't know if it's in my head, and I'm imagining everything, or there really is some kind of supernatural/malevolent apparition paralyzing me in my sleep.
Sleep paralysis can also include scary hallucinations...even more so if you are fearful ofsomething and or stressed out.

I'm exhausted because I haven't slept in 2 days but I'm too afraid to go to sleep now, because every time I feel myself drifting off into sleep, I have sleep paralysis again. What can I do?

Sleep paralysis happens due to the body not moving through the proper stages of sleep...generally the cause of it is fears/anxieties/major stress and certain medications can cause it...so I encourage you to talk to your doctor asap.
Sleep/sleep problems here:Sleep Paralysis - Overview and Facts

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

bettercallpaul said:
I am very familiar with anxiety. More so anxiety than depression. But I think if you suffer anxiety enough, you become depressed. And then we become anxious about our depression! Cant win!
Sometimes it just boils down to our moods and also DNA. Drugs do work. Medically supervised ones I mean. People like you and I need them, IMO.

Thank you. I was prescribed an antidepressant for a while but I found the side effects too burdensome so I stopped taking it. Therapy sometimes helped me.

Kenny'sID · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I've seen a psychiatrist recently, and they diagnosed me with anxiety again, but nothing really helped.

Not good. I'm thinking you will go back if this doesn't cease, I mean you will just about have to. I know that's not a perfect solution but hopefully they can do something for you.

Aside from that, get right with God, pray, and all the prayer you can get from here may be your best bet. Actually, at least as I understand it, that is the only perfect solution. Many think I'm a fruitcake for suggesting these things are demons, but Doctors seem to have no explanation for them, along with the fact they do exist biblically, and as far as I can see they fit well in what I understand demons to be, so I'm pretty close to convinced they are.

So now I'm thinking "If she knows what it is, maybe it won't be so scary, or now that she knows what it is, will she be even more frightened?

Kenny'sID · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
I'm afraid he's abandoned me because of that I've thought about how much better it would be if I weren't around because I wouldn't have to go through all this.

He'll take you back anytime.

And don't think about not being around like that...please.

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

Kenny'sID said:
He'll take you back anytime.

And don't think about not being around like that...please.

Thank you

And don't worry, your post didn't cause me to be more frightened. If anything, knowing what they are will help me be more calm perhaps, if I know they are demons and Jesus has authority over them. I think I have to draw near to Jesus again, though, so I can pray for His help.

ToBeLoved · Jun 21, 2017

I can say very confidently that God is not punishing you.

When did you stop taking the medication for anxiety? Maybe those medications have somehow brought forth the symptoms.

Look at what sites like WebMD have to say about it and the Mayo Clinic.

Don't doubt God's love for you. God loves you no matter what.

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

ToBeLoved said:
I can say very confidently that God is not punishing you.

When did you stop taking the medication for anxiety? Maybe those medications have somehow brought forth the symptoms.

Look at what sites like WebMD have to say about it and the Mayo Clinic.

Don't doubt God's love for you. God loves you no matter what.

Thank you. I stopped taking the antidepressant (Zoloft for 4 weeks and Klonopin for a short while) a few weeks ago, and I did have very strong withdrawal reaction because of the Zoloft, despite tapering myself off. I knew it was because of the Zoloft because I'd experienced the same feelings before when withdrawing from it in the past, but this time it was a lot stronger. Depersonalization, very severe depression etc. It faded away after a few weeks of going off of it, so I don't know if any of the side effects may still have been lingering, but I've been avoiding antidepressants since because of the withdrawal effects I personally tend to experience from them.

ToBeLoved · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
Thank you. I stopped taking the antidepressant (Zoloft for 4 weeks and Klonopin for a short while) a few weeks ago, and I did have very strong withdrawal reaction because of the Zoloft, despite tapering myself off. I knew it was because of the Zoloft because I'd experienced the same feelings before when withdrawing from it in the past, but this time it was a lot stronger. Depersonalization, very severe depression etc. It faded away after a few weeks of going off of it, so I don't know if any of the side effects may still have been lingering, but I've been avoiding antidepressants since because of the withdrawal effects I personally tend to experience from them.

Is your doctor managing this or are you trying to figure this out and doing it on your own?

jesusdaughter155 · Jun 21, 2017

ToBeLoved said:
Is your doctor managing this or are you trying to figure this out and doing it on your own?

He helped me manage it at first but I'm no longer going to him. I was taking a fairly small dose but I guess I'm sensitive. I've discontinued the medication about a month ago, so I think it's left my system by now. Now I'm just seeing my therapist.

Serving Zion · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
He helped me manage it at first but I'm no longer going to him. I was taking a fairly small dose but I guess I'm sensitive. I've discontinued the medication about a month ago, so I think it's left my system by now. Now I'm just seeing my therapist.

This is good, IMO.

Addictions seem to have an intelligence - like some evil thing that tries to find a strategic advantage over their victim. This is what I found with cigarettes (also with unforgiveness, BTW - it will back off for a while then come along again just out of the blue! It staggers though when it's attempt to provoke me fails).

Going off those meds, I don't know whether it directly translates, but I do believe that mental problems are due to a presently dysfunctional consciousness - and that is basically to say that our mind in some way is not coping with the situation. Counselling is really the only way to fix this: either we have to remove the factors of the environment that is triggering the dysfunction, or we learn how to adjust our thought-process (beliefs, expectations etc) so that we can cope with the environment.

Medications don't achieve this, they will only suppress the problematic symptoms; but because the problem still exists and has been suppressed, it has a spiritual impact on our health in other ways.

So yeah, with post #14 it sounds like you are on the right track :oldthumbsup:

Praise God! He is called The Wonderful Counsellor and Prince of Peace, afterall! :priest:

ToBeLoved · Jun 21, 2017

jesusdaughter155 said:
He helped me manage it at first but I'm no longer going to him. I was taking a fairly small dose but I guess I'm sensitive. I've discontinued the medication about a month ago, so I think it's left my system by now. Now I'm just seeing my therapist.

You need a medication doctor. Even if it is only for emergencies. A doctor cannot put you on any meds that you do not want to be on. You are in control there,they recommend, but you decide.

Don't be too afraid to look out for your best interests. You may need to have a med. dr and it'll take you 6 months to get one. So get one now and just don't start any meds. But have yourself as his patient in case you need that.

Talk with your mom about it.

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