Quote Originally Posted by Magnus213
You guys ever heard of some type of weird night paralysis thing? I saw a show about it- people wake up in the middle of the night and they can't move no matter how hard they try, and they can't speak either. They all described some type of woman ghost figure that comes right up in their faces and they're stuck there. Some people had multiple experiences with it. Mystifying stuff.
Saw something about that once. It is actually a common sleep disorder that occurs when the person is coming out of a deep sleep, sort of like REM (rapid eye movement). The belief is that your brain will attribute things from your dream to this time and run with it. Some scientists believe its where most of the "alien abduction" claims come from also, which is why the victim also remembers it when they are hypnotised.

I've had it myself quite a bit, but luckily always felt more awake when it was happening. Haven't had it in awhile, but remember it well. The paralyzation, actually being able to see but not move your head, the feeling of another presence in the room......