Demons attack me in my sleep....?
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You aren't alone, honey- I started getting similar things at around 18yrs old. (I am very aware, amparalyzed and cannot speak at all)\n\nWe aren't alone, either. There are many informative websites on sleep paralysis and night terrors. \n\nThere is research being done at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.  See website below. Also, some info on wikipedia.\n\nScientists may attribute it to neurological issues. \nSpiritual ppl may attribute it to spiritual/demonic attacks.\nFor me, I speak as a Christian who has experienced many similar episodes: I believe that there is a combination of both science/spirit involved... I have also found relief in praying to Jesus during the attacks.  The attacks are much less frequent now \n\n-You may want to talk to a pastor or somebody that you trust to pray for you. \n-You may also want to keep a sleep-log and see if certain foods, situations, etc may be related to these events. -During the attacks, try to relax and take deep breaths 'fighting it' can sometimes make it last longer. Try not to be afraid of falling asleep.\n-You may also want to mention it to your physician.\n\nGood luck and sweet dreams!\n\n:)
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I more than most anyone will understand what you are going through...I too was sexually assaulted for many years and I have also been gang raped and raped by a couple of others. I too sleep VERY little...I average around 3 hours per night. I have had and been diagnosed with night terrors for years, as well as anxiety attacks....ALL I can suggest is meditation, group therapy and xanax...at least these are the only LEAGAL things that have helped me...If you are so inclined you can e-mail me and I'll go into further detail, but this is what I hope will help you at this point.....Peace!
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Yes, I have experienced demons and evil spirits myself. They are certainly around and can haunt you too. But, the Bible says that Jesus gave us the power to resist evil spirits, and they will flee from us.\nBy the way, there are also angels around. And of course God's Spirit!\nHopefully that can comfort you.
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No you must have seriously pissed off your ex gf/partner and shes made a voodoo doll of you and is torturing you in your sleep ;)\n\nBe afraid, be very........AFRAID!!!! lol
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My brain.  I can't seem to get rid of the demons that continually haunt me. Drugs, alcohol, psychotherapy, nothing works.
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it sounds like you had a bad expierence in another life time. when you go to bed tonight, keep saying that you want that part of your past lives not to bother you anymore. you might have to do it a few nights. but it will help
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i have no idea what this means....sounds like u need to make sure youre protected at all times...then again it could mean nothing...just a bad dream
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Hi! I have experience sleep paralysis also, and found it a very frightening experience.  Some people tend to call it 'old hag' syndrome..  others just refer to it as a sleep disorder.  Like you, I rarely said anything about it because I thought I was going crazy!  Check out website www.sciencenews.org/articles/20050709 it's called 'Night of the Crusher', and might help you understand a little bit more.  I assure you that you aren't going crazy or anything.  If it happens again, try to relax and let it all pass.
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I found that if think about all the things that I found destressing in past dreams just before I go to sleep. that they do not appear that night.  It's sort of facing your fears. When your sleeping your hidden fears in your subconcious come forward in your dreams. But if you face them while awake, then they are no longer in your subconcious etc.\nTry it, it works for me. If not then your best bet is to see a professional.
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Try establishing a good nightime routine.  Give yourself enough time to "unwind"- maybe take a bath or do some yoga/meditating before bed.  \n\nIf the nightmares persist or are affecting your sleep/life- consult a doctor.  \n\nI really don't have much advice, but I wanted to reply.  I have recurrent nightmares about my childhood too.  They seem to come in cycles and are often triggered by certain events or people.  So, I try to avoid the triggers, relax, allow myself to think about these things during the day (hoping to resolve it before it moves into a dream/nightmare), talk about them with family and a therapist, and I eat well.  I've read many things about how what you eat can affect your dreams/nightmares- spicy, sugary, processed, and "heavy" foods can cause nightmares.
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Getting attacked by something or somebody.  Those dreams scare the heck out of me.  And I can't seem to shake the feelings all day.  I hate those!
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You should read into astral projection. A lot of people do it during thier sleeping hours and do not know it. The symptoms youre stating sound like what I've read about astral projection gone wrong. :) Study up on it to see if it is something you are doing and then learn to control it.
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Dreaming that I am in bed and surrounded by glass with water on the other side, even below me...I hate this dream
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Wow, I can totally relate to your problem... I have some pretty bad dreams myself! I had one the other night.. it was so scary, and I woke up at 5:30 in the morning just to get out of the dream! \nThat is what I do most of the time, I force myself to wake up, and sometimes it's only after it's gotten worse! I wondered how I could get through the previous parts without waking up... but when I do wake up, I usually get up quickly, to try to chase the memory of the bad dream away! It works most of the time...  There was an old saying once upon a time about what to do about nightmares... "take a bale of hay to bed with you to feed them!"  ;0)  Seriously though, I have found out that the most frequent nightmares are from when I am eating close to bedtime!\nIt's mostly sweets too... so I have had to cut back on those darn things and not eat so late at night.  I have also found that when I wake up from a nightmare, I am usually on my back... and I hate that... So I try really hard to stay on my side, or my stomach! I know it's not like I can control it when I'm sleeping.. but I do try! \n The meds are supposed to help you relax and sleep, but there is a potential for addiction to some types of sleep inducing drugs!\nWork with your Dr. and see what is best and safe for you ok! I have alot of empathy for you, I have been through this for years! \nGood luck... and as one good person already said, Prayer helps!
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Depends on the nature of the nightmares. Here's an idea but there's no guarantee that it will work. If you can, visit their graves. If you see that they are out of your life forever maybe you can make peace with what ever demons are plaguing you.
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I still am, and I'm 21! Since they mainly seem to happen at night where I'm at, (don't know why, but they do) just pull the blanket over your head, maybe pull out your discman or mp3 player and put on some good music, something not plugged in, just in case the power goes out. And yeah, I find praying helps.
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I'm sorry that you are going through such a scary thing.  Yes, I believe demons are real because I have had some pretty crazy experiences with them myself.  I doubt that the spirit is actually trying to possess you.  Full blown possession is very rare, especially in America, although there have been some actual cases.  Chances are, the spirits are just trying to harass you.  I had a friend that was going through this exact same thing.  She even felt whatever it was sit down on the bed and saw the impression.\n\nThe good news is that as a Christian, you have the right and the responsibility to tell this thing to leave your alone and to leave your house.  Here's what you do:\n\nFirst, ask God to reveal to you any sins that may have allowed this spirit entrance to your house. It could be anything from a repetitive sin or bringing an artifact home from a vacation (this is what happened to another friend of mine). It could also be from allowing certain people that carry spirits with them into your house.  Then, ask God to forgive you and truly repent for this sin. If you don't come up with any sin, ask God to show you how this spirit gained access.  \n\nNext, you can do this alone or bring over some of your Christian praying friends.  Ask God to protect you.  Then, start claiming your rights.  Go in each room and say something like, "I'm a Christian, a child of God, and Jesus gave us the ability to cast out spirits in His name."  Faith is the key here.  You MUST have faith that you have this right.  Say it with authority.  Not yelling, but authority.  Practice before hand if you have to. Then begin to ask God to fill your house with his glory.  Then, command the spirit to leave by saying something like "Spirit, I command you to leave this house in Jesus' name. "  \n\n The spirit you described does not sound very strong.  No matter what happens while you are praying, keep praying and don't get scared.  If it will help you build courage and faith, read through scriptures where Jesus or the disciples cast demons out.