After a recent med change from Trazadone for sleep to Tamazepam I had a terrifying experience which I now know and can identify as sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis can happen when you are just falling asleep but do not reach REM so you're neither here nor there. This was my second experience with sleep paralysis but this one was way more real than my previous one.
I could see my bedroom just the way it always looks and I could see my husband sleeping beside me. Problem was, I could not move or speak. Then there were suddenly two teenage boys in the room with us. I immediately thought someone had broken in, as I thought I was awake. They continued to laugh over me and take pictures of me in my bed. Then, over my shoulder a young girl laid her hand on my shoulder and said plainly, 'I'm Ashley, can I go now?' I tried to nod a yes in her direction. At this point, I'm staring at my husband's back, hoping I can get him to wake.
Following Ashley, were some bright lights and demon like figures. I began to panic, thinking I must be awake and hallucinating. I tried calling for my husband but received no response. Last to appear was a short, red haired Irish fellow who had on a backpack and was carrying a map. He simply began to ask me for directions as if we were in a crowded street. At this, I got furious and began fighting the experience even harder. Screaming for my husband but making no sound.
Eventually, I must have woken my husband with my screaming because next thing I knew the room was empty and my husband was asking if I was alright.
The experience was terrifying and after a few more days of taking the Tamazepam and continuing to have debilitating nightmares, I knew the medicine was not going to work for me.

Has anyone else experienced sleep paralysis? What was the experience like for you?