[Diss Posable]

Hello.

So I just recently had my first taste of Hypnagogic/Hypnopompic, I thought I was becoming a schizophrenic at first which scared me, a lot.

Anyway, I didn't enjoy it AT ALL, the first night it happened I thought I was snapping mentally, I headed a loud whisper of a word I couldn't quite make out, it sounded so real... It woke me up in a panic and I sat up in bed on my phone looking up what the hell had just happened to me, I took it as a one off and tried to ignore it, while deciding to stay awake, at 5 in the morning, after going to bed at half 12.

Then the very next night I had a dream I can't quite recall, I was a soldier who was rescuing my old school friends, but it wasn't a nightmare, I don't think anyway. I woke up in a weird hazy state, again I could hear a very real sounding noise, like metal plates hitting together, I tried to ignore it, then I started to see flashing lights in my room and heard the sound of car doors opening. That was it for me, I forced myself up and to my phone again, heart pounding and questioning my sanity.

That was last night and the night before, both times went to bed at 12ish and woke up around 5.

You might have guessed, but this terrified me, I don't want it to happen again at all.

I have some prozac I was given for depression a while ago, will that help me at all? Maybe if it lifts my spirits a bit I won't be so afraid of going to sleep at least?

Thanks for your time!

[gayleggg]

Are you still seeing the doctor that gave you the Prozac? How long was a while ago? And why haven't you been taking it all along? I suggest you call the doctor before you start taking the Prozac and see what he says. He might have something that will work better.

[kaliope]

Hi and Welcome to Psych Central. I can see how frightened you are by this experience, but you should not try medicating it on your own. Definitely see your doctor and tell him what is going on. I know I was thrilled when my pdoc told me he thought I had hypnogogia because I thought I was losing my mind and to know it was only nightmares gave me great relief. I hope you get some rest. take care

[Diss Posable]

Thanks guys.

I think it might have just been because I was so tired, the day before my first episode? I had stayed up all night and day in an attempt to fix my sleeping pattern. So I was pretty badly sleep deprived, I think that's what brought it on.

That night I only had 5 hours sleep because I panicked to much to sleep after it, so I had it again that night.

But last night I had nothing but a perfect nights sleep, from 9 till 7, 10 hours long

I think I'll be fine tonight, if it persists I'll have to go see the doctor again.

Also, holy crap! I feel amazing, I never realized how much better a good rest can make you feel!

Sorry for wasting your time though guys, thanks though.