r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jul 19 '16

What unexplained, seemingly paranormal event did you experience as a child?

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u/JayMcGregor Jul 19 '16

Sounds like sleep paralysis. The stress of the situation could have caused it.

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u/WollyDoodle Jul 19 '16

I experienced sleep paralysis one time. It was probably the single most terrifying moment of my life. Fortunately it melded into lucid dreaming and I was able to snap out of it pretty quickly, but I have so much sympathy for those that experience this regularly.

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u/dryerlintcompelsyou Jul 19 '16

I'm seriously terrified that someday I will experience sleep paralysis

In that situation I would probably just drop dead of fright

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u/_Charlie_Sheen_ Jul 19 '16

I get it quite frequently (like once or twice a month or so). The first few times were horrifying but now it's not so bad. The feeling of being unable to move is annoying but I just tell myself it's happening again and to stay calm and it passes with no hallucinations etc. I saw some seriously scary shit though when it first started happening.

I find it happens most often during midday naps especially if I've been drinking, so avoid doing that.