...annoys me. About two years ago, a friend told me about her experiences with this. I attempted to make some deduction, and did some research, but no diagnosis seemed to fit the symptoms conclusively.
I've had similar experiences recently, so I'll try to describe them and if anyone knows what it might be, that'd be neat-o.
So, it happens... when I'm asleep, in the early stages of sleep, or sometimes when I'm just unconscious - or at least not aware of anything (a sort of spacing-out I do). I become conscious, aware of myself; but I still feel unreal..? I can't move my body, or speak.
Every time it happens I believe I'm going to die, or am dying. I feel pressure inside my head, which seems to exert an outward force against my skull.
I don't believe they're dreams, but they may be a manifestation of some neurological disorder; I'm conscious, but can't control my body.
She thought they might have been caused by drugs she took as a teenager, but I've never taken illegal drugs; I even refuse to use prescribed medication.
dying isn't fun
if anyone has an idea of what this might be, I would be very grateful for your opinions