Health: Today, in the early hours of the morning, I woke up in sleep...

By bwoolf96 - 10/09/2015 12:32

Today, in the early hours of the morning, I woke up in sleep paralysis, hallucinating the sight of children hanging from the ceiling. Now I'm scared to sleep. FML

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By fsfs - 17/08/2013 16:27 - Germany - Kiel

Today, I went downstairs a little after midnight to grab a snack, and in the dark hallway, I clearly saw a small child walk into the kitchen. I was freaked out, but I followed him in. There was nobody in the room. I'm now too scared to sleep, and am seriously considering moving house. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/06/2021 23:02 - United States - Schertz

Today, I had a sleepover with two of my friends. We only had one bed, and it ended up with me against the wall. I then remembered that I'm very claustrophobic, and can't sleep. It's 4 a.m. FML

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By Whoopsie - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Worcester

Today, I woke up loudly screaming from a "night" terror. I say "night"; I was actually at my desk at work, in the middle of the day, surrounded by dozens of co-workers in their cubicles. FML

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By sleepy and scared - 09/07/2023 18:00

Today, it's been four straight nights of terrible nightmares. I’m afraid to go to sleep. FML

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By void bowels() { cry(); } - 26/11/2014 20:45 - United Kingdom - Caerphilly

Today, I came home late from work. As I got out of my car, I noticed a child-shaped silhouette in my bedroom window. I almost shat myself, since I live alone. I searched the whole house, sobbing in fear, only to find no trace of whatever or whoever I'd seen. FML

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By dmsmcd - 17/12/2010 09:48 - United States

Today, after a week of insomnia, I finally managed to fall asleep. Thirty minutes later, my friends decided to bang on my door, yelling at me to wake up and party with them. I'm now wide awake and hallucinating from lack of sleep. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/01/2014 21:57 - Bahrain - Manama

Today, my daughter hugged me around the neck and whispered, "I'm going to cut your head off." I'm afraid to go to sleep now. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/12/2011 07:35 - Canada

Today, while sleeping, my foot was stabbed by something in my bed and I woke up to it bleeding. I looked around for the cause and found nothing. Now I'm afraid to go to sleep because it might happen again. FML

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By Shrieking_Shack_Maiden - 07/09/2018 23:30

Today, I got to experience the unadulterated horror of waking up to a spider crawling across my face. My screaming woke the neighbors. FML

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Creeped out

By Seline - 25/11/2010 14:48

Today, I woke up on the top bunk of my bed with the birds chirping. I felt so energized, I gave a big stretch, and my hand hit the ceiling. I accidentally pushed the ceiling board up and lots of tiny spiders fell on me and my bed. FML

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dramaelf 37

Friday 11 September 2015 2:14

I had them all the time when I was five. I saw a black octopus dragging itself towards my bed every night. They went away by themselves eventually, hopefully they will do the same for you.

Nathan_Henry 15

Friday 11 September 2015 2:12

Morning after a metal concert be like...

Comments

earlytermination 34

Saturday 12 September 2015 8:32

That sounds bloody horrifying!

elppa_fml 10

Saturday 12 September 2015 18:10

That's not how sleep paralysis works... But okay.

FlamePirate 16

Saturday 12 September 2015 22:10

Was this your first experience with sleep paralysis? I've dealt with it at least half a dozen times. IT SUCKS!

Johnvris 18

Sunday 13 September 2015 4:40

I used to get sleep paralysis a lot but in recent years I've started sleeping on my side and I'm pretty sure it stopped. Maybe you should try that OP?

Sciath13 14

Sunday 13 September 2015 6:34

I'm not gonna lie, I would most probably freak the **** out, start crying and just die a little bit on the inside.

maritaak 13

Sunday 13 September 2015 13:06

Wtf..?

Matheo_fml 21

Sunday 13 September 2015 23:47

I used to be thrown of the top of a hotel every night when I was 5 and 8. Fell right into my bed and woke up soaked...

JD1147 27

Monday 14 September 2015 13:29

Jeez I wish I could have experiences like that. Would make life interesting for once.

Fergud 6

Wednesday 16 September 2015 2:10

There is a way to prevent this Firstly you slowly move the tips of your finger tips working up to slow movement of your hands Secondly same with thing with your feet Thirdly work your way up so hands then arms keep moving them and legs keep moving them as best as you can and once you are able to move completely slowly open your eyes ITS VITAL YOU KEEP YOUR EYES SHUT THROUGH THIS PROCESS otherwise you will see bad things again