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Sleep paralysis
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2019-04-01 at 12:28 AM UTCyou don't seem like you right now
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2019-04-01 at 12:29 AM UTCI never was me
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2019-04-01 at 12:30 AM UTCWhat's new squirrel?
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2019-04-01 at 12:30 AM UTCthat wouldn't surprise me at all
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2019-04-01 at 12:31 AM UTCSURPRISE
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2019-04-01 at 12:42 AM UTC...
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2019-04-01 at 12:42 AM UTCI used to experience legit sleep paralysis. To any nay-sayers who have never experienced it, you are incredibly lucky individuals.
It was so terrifying at times that I would try to stay awake for days just to avoid the horrible experience that felt inevitable.
I haven't had any (or at least not frequently or anywhere near as intensely) in nearly a decade.
Some of the factors that have changed in my life (and I am trying to provide as comprehensive a list as possible, since determining causation with so many variables changing over such a lengthy period of time is incredibly complex/difficult, if not outright impossible)...
1. I used to use opiates with regularity.
2. My diet has changed dramatically since then.
2A. For one thing, I eat way fewer calories on day-to-day basis.
2B. I only drink liquids that are calorie-free (EXCEPT for alcoholic beverages, of course). This includes black coffee, water, diet energy drinks sometimes, etc.
2C. I lived near a very convenient pizza place, and was a student at the time with a busy schedule, so I would frequently eat pizza during this time period. I can't remember where exactly I picked up the potential connection, but somehow the hypothesis that excess cheese consumption immediately prior to going to sleep can impact dreams and other nocturnal experiences.
3. I have lost a lot of weight since then (I can only kinda estimate that I was about 250-280 lbs at the time).
4. I had a fair bit of stress in my life (being in school with a ridiculously heavy course load - I actually completed my B.A. in barely over 2 years because I was taking a DOUBLE FULL-TIME (30 credits / 10 courses) course load by taking additional classes at other accredited post-secondary institutions (and ultimately transferring them over). There was also a lot of financial stress as well.
5. I was (and still am, of course) white and roughly 6'1-6'3, between 23 and 30, and lived in a rather suburban area at the time.
6. My physical activity was pretty low. I had a part time job at a grocery store that involved standing, walking, and stocking shelves and so on all day. I also had no vehicle, so I walked a fair bit. However, I did not perform much ritualized exercise strictly for it's own sake.
7. I have always had pre-existing psychiatric issues (primarily OCD, but with some garden variety generalized and social anxiety thrown in, along with some bouts of depression from time to time).
8. My sleep schedule was incredibly disorganized and followed essentially no pattern.
Which of these factors played a major role, and which played no role at all, are difficult to determine, but hopefully it can give anyone experiencing this deceptively severe syndrome some ideas to test out. -
2019-04-01 at 12:43 AM UTCFor some reason fat girls unanimously have a fetish for me. I't fucking gross, get the hell away from me.
Is this what it's like to be a not fat girl in the reverse?The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2019-04-01 at 12:50 AM UTCYeah I heard gang rape helps
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2019-04-01 at 12:51 AM UTC
Originally posted by DietPiano For some reason fat girls unanimously have a fetish for me. I't fucking gross, get the hell away from me.
Is this what it's like to be a not fat girl in the reverse?
They say fatties chase their own kind...
Originally posted by gadzooks I used to experience legit sleep paralysis. To any nay-sayers who have never experienced it, you are incredibly lucky individuals.
It was so terrifying at times that I would try to stay awake for days just to avoid the horrible experience that felt inevitable.
I haven't had any (or at least not frequently or anywhere near as intensely) in nearly a decade.
Some of the factors that have changed in my life (and I am trying to provide as comprehensive a list as possible, since determining causation with so many variables changing over such a lengthy period of time is incredibly complex/difficult, if not outright impossible)…
1. I used to use opiates with regularity.
2. My diet has changed dramatically since then.
2A. For one thing, I eat way fewer calories on day-to-day basis.
2B. I only drink liquids that are calorie-free (EXCEPT for alcoholic beverages, of course). This includes black coffee, water, diet energy drinks sometimes, etc.
2C. I lived near a very convenient pizza place, and was a student at the time with a busy schedule, so I would frequently eat pizza during this time period. I can't remember where exactly I picked up the potential connection, but somehow the hypothesis that excess cheese consumption immediately prior to going to sleep can impact dreams and other nocturnal experiences.
3. I have lost a lot of weight since then (I can only kinda estimate that I was about 250-280 lbs at the time).
4. I had a fair bit of stress in my life (being in school with a ridiculously heavy course load - I actually completed my B.A. in barely over 2 years because I was taking a DOUBLE FULL-TIME (30 credits / 10 courses) course load by taking additional classes at other accredited post-secondary institutions (and ultimately transferring them over). There was also a lot of financial stress as well.
5. I was (and still am, of course) white and roughly 6'1-6'3, between 23 and 30, and lived in a rather suburban area at the time.
6. My physical activity was pretty low. I had a part time job at a grocery store that involved standing, walking, and stocking shelves and so on all day. I also had no vehicle, so I walked a fair bit. However, I did not perform much ritualized exercise strictly for it's own sake.
7. I have always had pre-existing psychiatric issues (primarily OCD, but with some garden variety generalized and social anxiety thrown in, along with some bouts of depression from time to time).
8. My sleep schedule was incredibly disorganized and followed essentially no pattern.
Which of these factors played a major role, and which played no role at all, are difficult to determine, but hopefully it can give anyone experiencing this deceptively severe syndrome some ideas to test out.
Great post. Not sure if any of those things listed are any triggers i might have myself. But awesome of you to put all that out there for others. I believe mine was due to stress and not giving myself enough vitamins and nutrients if anything.
It's happening less often then when I made this thread about a year ago. It use to be almost everynight. I only experience them 1 to 2 times a week now. Which I'm completely fine with that, its relief. -
2019-04-01 at 12:51 AM UTC
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2019-04-01 at 1 AM UTCI can't say I've experienced SP. After goo-googling it I hope I fucking never.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2019-04-01 at 1:06 AM UTC
Originally posted by 🐿 They say fatties chase their own kind…
Great post. Not sure if any of those things listed are any triggers i might have myself. But awesome of you to put all that out there for others. I believe mine was due to stress and not giving myself enough vitamins and nutrients if anything.
It's happening less often then when I made this thread about a year ago. It use to be almost everynight. I only experience them 1 to 2 times a week now. Which I'm completely fine with that, its relief.
That's...not the case here. I'm 5'10 140lbs. -
2019-04-01 at 1:07 AM UTCSP sucks ass. If I sleep in my back there is a 50% or higher chance I will get it that night. Benny said the same thing.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2019-04-01 at 1:12 AM UTCWell....maybe you need a fatty to make ya a nice fatty ass casserole for awhile.
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2019-04-01 at 1:27 AM UTCBut I hate them. :( I hate them so much.
I need to text Libby again. -
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2019-06-10 at 8:59 PM UTCArchie? Credibility?
