[justjustin]

For a few years now, I have had a weird occurrence during sleep. It is as if my mind is awake, but my body is still asleep. I am conscious, but I cannot open my eyes or move. I feel very scared, and try to move my body. Then after a short period of time I "snap" out of it and I am awake and able to move. I used to experience this at least once a week, but after I started taking zoloft, and then switched to Paxil they rarely happen. All of the sudden I had one after almost a year of not having them, and am afraid that they are going to occur on a regular basis. Does anyone know about this kind of thing or have any ideas of what it could be? Thank you for your time.

[curt]

sounds like an anxiety attack taking place while you are asleep, perhaps from something you are dreaming. Many people feel disassociated , out of body, when they are having anxiety, good luck

[wisdom]

oh yes i had that episode before i was sleep i was awake couldnt move my mouth or anything i knew i was dreaming but i couldnt do it so, what i did was in my mind, i dont know what religion you are in or belief system that u have i called on jesus or God help me or some sort of a higher power to pull through for me but say it gentle dont be afraid its not real trust me you will be alright. before u go to bed at night visualize a white light protecting u at night before u got to bed. dreams and all kind of things can be a trip i dreamed or may i say i knew i wasnt sleep my spirit tried to come out of my body that was really weired, dont be afraid its not real keep telling yourself that , I SHALL NOT FEAR I WILL BE ALRIGHT. i hope this is a help to you, let me know the update on consciousness.