[rytis]

"Sleep paralysis is, crudely, your brain waking up before your body."

I experience this, or something very similar, every now and again, perhaps once every two months or so. I understand that I'm awake, I can hear, but can't move or even open my eyes. However, unlike what everyone else is reporting, I do not experience any fear, terror or have difficulty breathing.

In fact, I find it quite amusing. I typically try to fall back into sleep, which occasionally work, or try to stay in this state, but never managed to go beyond a minute or so...

Maybe it's not sleep paralysis then?...

[Kiro]

I've experienced that as well a couple of times. My mind is awake but my body is still sleeping, completely paralyzed. It's a bit scary and definitely a very strange feeling but not terrifying.