by Vivamus 35 Replies latest jw friends
I don't want to preach to you, but think about this:
When you're awake, these "demons" aren't around. Only when you sleep. Think about that. Put these things into a logical order, and you'll see that's there's nothing to fear but recovery. Honey, I believe that you're scared, but don't be. Many people deal with this, and it could just be the terrible strain of dealing with removing yourself from a destructive cult, losing your grandmom, etc. It's been a hard year for you.
((ViV))))
ash
I suffer from sleep paralysis too, and it is sooooo frightening. Viv, you poor baby. Hang in there.
Thanx all, I'm better now. Lol, I am not lying when I say I felt like a three year old baby, wishing mummy was here, lol.
I remember having episodes like this while I was a JW, and it blissfully was gone after three months of pure nightmares after getting DF. I thought I'd never had that again. Blamed it totally on the cult making me panick about deeemonz and stuff, and believing my now logical-wired-mind would not be bothered with that. I should look up on this sleep-paralysis.
One of the articles mentioned that a screwed-up sleeping pattern, and stress could induce it, well, I have certainly had my share of that the last couple of weeks, so i am just going to blame it on that..
((((Hugs to all))))
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Blue Bubblegum Girl
Good night
(((Viv)))
I think others have hit the problem on the head. My nightmares are very real to me, often taking me several minutes to get back to reality. It'll be okay though. Try to downshift in your life for a while.
Chris
(((((Vivamus))))) our esteemed Blue Bubblegum girl!!!
Sounds like you had a panic attack, hon.
That happened to me only for a short time in my life, right around the time I threw my husband out of the house. I talked to my doctor about my experiences. She told me that when I have trouble breathing, just make a really conscious effort to breathe deep ... and keep breathing ... and it always passed. Soon the panic attacks became less. I began to believe in myself, knowing I could handle being alone, without an alcoholic husband "looking after" (LOL) me. The more time went by, the more I realized that my doctor was right. I'd be great on my own!!!
And I was!!!
The jws would looooooove you to buy into that "demon attackTM" stuff. They want you to come craw-w-w-w-w-ling back to them on hands and knees, begging forgiveness, while you grovel at the elders' feet and cry and howl with repentanceTM. However, panic attacks are a real phenomenon and they happened for a physical reason, rather than a spiritual one.
Have you been overwhelmed or stressed about anything in particular lately? Because that would cause you those physical manifestations that you described and believed to be a demon attack. Might want to talk to your family doctor, Viv.
((((Hugs))))
ESTEE
(((((viv)))))) sending good happy, energy your way!
VIV,
I think if there were truely demonz......they could think of better things to do than scare people. What would be their point?
I remember when I was going through shit coming out of the organisation I had many nighmares and I would make some pretty damn spooky sounds..........not to sound dirty but they were like lovemaking noises, only with the sound of being terrified...if that makes any sense. Someone was always after me and I couldn't speak....only moan. Mine was nighmares, yours sounds like sleep paralysis as mentioned. Ex-dublife can bring it on, as well as other problems.
I'm glad your OK now.........must have been the ciggi that scared em' away
Gumby
Viv...go to coffee house immediately and get some really good pot. Smoke a shitload, eat a big meal and take a nap. I hope you are OK and feeling better, but just remember...you are only as crazy as you think you are...*LOL*...email me or pm if you ever have a bad attack and need to speak.
Sincerely,
District Overbeer
go to coffee house immediately and get some really good pot
Where the hell can I find this place? Is there one in calif.?
If ya can't find any at the coffee house viv.....I'll fly out like and bring some from Humbolt........I guarantee you'll sleep with no demonz buggin ya.
Gumby
