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Did I get possessed by a ghost or what happened?

alright, so this morning I woke up wanting some water, but I was too lazy to actually stand up, so I tried to go back to sleep.

I laid my head down onto the pillow and started to dream.. I didn't like this dream.. so I immediately opened my eyes... my breathing got very shallow and deep...

it was really weird.. so I tried to move my body.. but I couldn't... my legs and arms wouldn't budge..

I tried to yell out for help but nothing happened.. my body started shaking and getting really cold.. I felt like I was having a mini seizure or something :(

I tried to relax and get out of it.. but I couldn't shake it off :( I just layed there speechless and unable to move.. shaking uncontrollably..

but then.. my cat walked in the room and jumped on me... I was now able to function...

It was terrifying.

what happened that night?

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  • 9 years ago

    Sleep Paralysis. It happens to me twice a month.

    Edit- It was definitely not a ghost. This is a natural phenomenon.

    Edit- Whenever this happens to you just try to remember that it isn't a big deal. Just focus on small actions such as, wiggling your toes or moving your eyes. Small movements and disturbances always disrupt sleep paralysis. The worst thing somebody can do is convince themselves that demons or ghosts are out to get them, because your body will be in a state that makes the mind more susceptible to hallucinations.

  • 9 years ago

    Sleep Paralyses. Nothing more. You weren't fully awake, your mind was, body wasn't, you didn't fully wake up until your cat jumped on you.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis

  • 9 years ago

    I dont know what to tell you.. But, what helps when your afriad of demons and ghost.. I dont know your beliefs.. But, say gods in my heart, or he is your savior . When you let your gaurd down and fear.. That lets demons and bad spirits in to you. Just pray. Ask god. Or if you are unconfortable with that. Keep a bible beside your bed. or even wear a cross. Whatever your confortable with. If you look threw the bible it will tell you about it. Something your doing is letting them in, Ive heard music can do it?? Hope it can help.. Just research it .. Or if you think its really something. Get your house blessed.

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    9 years ago

    This same type of event has been described many, many times, and not to worry! Its simply a phase of your sleep where as a person is not fully asleep and not fully awake. There is a function whose name I cannot recall that disables your bodies ability to move while you are asleep to keep you from hurting yourself. Sometimes, however, in the case you described, you are in between consciousness and while you are semi aware of whats happening to you, your brain has essentially disabled your body from moving. This is a question that is asked a fair amount of times as it is quite disturbing! I also believe, as a Christian, that there are angels and demons, and demons are capable of causing similar things to happen. Their main purpose is to get as many people as possible away from salvation through Jesus Christ. If you are convinced you are under demonic attack--and it is possible, it happens every day--then it would the smartest, wisest thing for you to ask Jesus into your life. The Bible says "those who believe in their heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord of all, will be saved". It would be the best most important move you can make in all eternity! Keeping eternity in mind, our lives here on earth are merely a tiny blip in time compared to eternity, and believe me, you don't want to spend eternity cut off from the love of God! I cannot think of anything more horrifying, to spend all eternity in torment. All that can be avoided by doing what I said, which is what the Bible says. A simple prayer you can pray can go something like this: Lord, I know I am a sinner and I ask that you forgive me my sins. I want to spend all eternity with you in Heaven, I believe that Jesus shed His blood to pay for our sins, as no one with the stain of sin may enter Heaven. I thank you for the sacrifice Jesus made for all mankind, and I ask the Holy Spirit to come into my life to guide me through my time on earth. In the name of the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen! Thats it. You can now be confident that your destiny is one of the most joy and happiness a person could ever hope to have! It is just that simple, and God designed that way so no one will be left behind---such a simple thing to insure you will be in the "right place" for all eternity! And you will also be protected from demons, as God is a jealous God and will not allow demons to hurt or possess you. They can only harass you, and if you feel this happening all you have to do is mutter a small prayer to God for protection. I hope this helps you, I hope with all my heart you say that simple prayer as there is so much riding on it! There is no greater feeling knowing that your destiny is assured to be in a place of such joy that humans are not capable of understanding it or describing it. I wish you well, I wish you say that prayer now. My prayer for you is that this is the first day of all eternity with God. "May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" Phillipians 4:6-7

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  • 9 years ago

    Your sub-conscience was still in control and your body was still in sleep mode,Later in life you will have the ability to overcome the trauma it does take time and Rebecca welcome to the club of the spiritual world

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Lay off dem' drugs boy

  • 9 years ago

    I think you had a seizure, you should go see a doctor and tell them what happened.

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