The first time I encountered this was back in high school, sometime around 2008 when my insomnia started. I faintly remember feeling scared, afraid, nothing but fear. It felt like there was a dark presence/figure in my bedroom with me whenever I tried to move my body. I remember trying to wiggle my toes and hands and panicking even more since they wouldn't move. I stopped for a bit and tried to think pleasant thoughts to keep my mind off of what was happening, like pretend it wasn't happening at all.

I'm not sure when I woke up or how long the paralysis lasted during this time, but I felt relieved and a bit scared after I did wake up. I've probably experienced the paralysis at least 10 times since then. A few times during college and a few times after I graduated. I have yet to experience it this year and I hope it doesn't happen anytime soon. It always leaves me feeling like there's a presence in the room that's nothing but bad.

I've read articles here and there and even came across stories of other people who have had it worse.

Has anyone here ever experienced it? I would love to hear your stories and see if there are any similarities/differences between everyone's experiences.