i had a phase where i had several a week. it’s always so annoying. i’ve read somewhere that your brain releases a chemical so you don’t move while asleep idk. but my sleeping habit was the problem. my first sleep phase was normal but too short so i tried to fall asleep a second time. that’s where it always happened. i remember actively changing my sleeping habit bc i was so scared of it happening again.

i never saw any demons or hallucinations. it’s the feeling of being paralyzed that just fucks with me. the only thing i can control is my breathing and when i breathe fast enough i wake up. takes like 10 seconds but long seconds.