I don't have anything to offer with regard to this myself. I've experienced episodes of sleep paralysis for many years. But while sleep paralysis can be terrifying it doesn't resemble what you describe. Here are links to 3 articles, from PC's archives, on the subjects of sleep terrors & nightmares:
Sleep Terror Symptoms
Things that go "Ahhhhh!" in the Night
Nightmare Disorder Symptoms
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