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Originally Posted by qwerty68
Yeah, I have had a few the past few months, never had them before.
They are very unpleasant episodes.
I knew they weren't ordinary dreams right off. I often get vivid dreams but this way a whole other level. I could see the room, which is odd since in my dreams my place is totally different. I could feel a presence in the room, it felt like pure evil was surrounding me. It was certainly textbook, except I didn't feel pressure on me.
I am not sure how long it lasted but it went away eventually and I fell back asleep.
I wish I knew how to avoid them. There is nothing in common that triggers it that I can tell. My ex-pdoc told me I was asleep the entire time which I know is pure BS. I have dreams that screw with my neurological and psychological state and I know how those feel and this was completely outside either and the feelings were external if that makes sense.
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You make complete sense.
I have never had them before either until now.
I wish I had paid more attention after the first one, was there anything unusual that I did/ate/drank etc.? I am not taking any medications, but I can't recall if I took anything even over-the-counter that may have contributed. I pay a lot of attention now. After a few more episodes, I am now quite concerned.
The only time I have heard of what I experienced was someone waking up while under anesthesia. They can see the room, themselves, and know they are "awake" but still asleep somehow. The difference is I felt a presence too -- not necessarily a person or a ghost, a
presence.
The choking episode was by far the worst. I could hear myself making weird noises trying to cry out for help. I hope that never happens again.
Like you, I can see no direct trigger. For me this is baffling. And terrifying. Thank you for sharing your experience with me.