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10/16/2017 7:24:33 PM
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I have something to say. (Serious post incoming)
Umm, this is going to be a long(-ish) story, so just bear with me.
This started last Wednesday. For the first time in years, I was able to sleep like a log. But the days after that has just been quite simply, nightmarish. The day after I got some pretty intense sleep paralysis episodes. And ever since have been nervous and scared, thus causing depression, sleep deprivation and negativity. Which is why I'm been trying to be positive, it's quickly catching up, as you can tell.
These aren't my first ones, but it adds up. The more you get, the worse your mental state becomes. So please, try not to actively chase them, you'll regret it in the end.
You [b]may[/b] (I bolded that for an obvious reason) have noticed a barrage of joke threads, well the truth is. That's how I cope with stuff like this. By making people laugh, I smile. And forget whatevers causing me grief. It helps to drown it out, is what I'm trying to say.
I may just need a brake from work, but what I can tell you guys for certain, is that I'm not feeling well.
If you don't like my joke threads, that's fine. I don't mind.
I'm so tired. Sorry to go all emo and attention w***ish, but I thought you guys should know the truth. I like you guys (no homo).
You all deserve that much...
I'll break through this, but for now, I just need to try to laugh and smile, that's all. :)
Have a nice afternoon/evening everyone!
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Edited by Sainyule: 10/20/2017 8:36:44 AMSleep paralysis can be avoided by making sure there's nothing to disturb your rest and there's nothing around you that makes you uncomfortable that would disturb your rest during REM sleep. Sleeping in a new place, position, or even on a new mattress can cause stress and tension that can cause nightmares that activate the body's sympathetic nervous system (your fight or flight response) to have a nightmare and make your body wake up to deal with the issue causing your body distress outside of the dream. Understanding sleep paralysis can really make you fear it less as you're now aware of what's up. Find a way to talk about yoir nightmares with someone. Remind yourself they aren't real. Try to take time for yourself and reduce stress. Relax yourself before bed by taking a bubble bath, watching a funny video, having your favorite late night snack, having a nightlight/tv on, or even reading from a good book. Try to avoid frightening material, I know it's Halloween, around night time as your short term memory now has that horror active so therefore you're more likely to dream about it. This is the furthest advice I can offer. Do NOT cope with your issues by ignoring them. Confront and understand them. Get closure if need be. Ignoring your mental issues stemming from your sleep paralysis will only make things worse. I'm not saying to stop with the joke threads, but take care of yourself first. I have included several articles on understanding sleep paralysis and nightmares. Understanding Sleep paralysis: [url=http://www.iflscience.com/brain/understanding-sleep-paralysis-terrifying-unique-state-consciousness/]Link[/url] [url=http://www.ahchealthenews.com/2017/02/07/ever-heard-sleep-paralysis/]Link[/url] Understanding nightmares: [url=http://neuro.hms.harvard.edu/harvard-mahoney-neuroscience-institute/brain-newsletter/and-brain-series/nightmares-and-brain]Link[/url] [url=https://www.sleepassociation.org/patients-general-public/nightmares/]Link[/url]
