I called in sick for work.
In the morning I couldn't go to work. My fear was still present. And my body got chills every 10 min. It was too distracting to go to work. I worked at a Bakery and it was a very popular place. But I guess I won't be there.
I was paranoid.
I felt like he was still there. Like he was going to lunge at me and leave me not choice but to let myself die. But what could I do about it?
Do I see a doctor?
That what I did. I called in an appointment with Dr. Pay and she said that I could come in tomorrow. I told her it was ergant! And that I needed to go now. She then rescheduled me to go in about 2 hours from now. I was very relieved.
I got to the doctors office.
"I was sleeping and I woke up, someone came in my house and I couldn't move a muscle," I explained to Dr. Pay as she asked what was wrong.
"Sounds like Sleep Paralysis,"
she said.
"What's that?" I asked.
"When you fall asleep your body goes into REM sleep-"
"What's REM sleep?" I asked interupeting her.
"It stands for 'Rapid Eye Movement', during REM your body goes into a deep dreaming state. So your body paralizes itself so you don't act out your dream in your sleep."
"But, I wasn't asleep," I complained, "I swear it wasn't a dream. It actually happened."
"I believe you. But you probably woke up too fast. And your brain didn't know that it needed to unparalize you."
"But someone came in my house! I saw them! How do I make them leave?" I asked.
"You can't, its just a hulitination."
"Just? It was the most terrifing moment of my life! Should I get a lock on my door?"
"No," she said, " getting a lock won't help. The door will still open."
"Will it happen again?"
"I don't know, it most likely will only happen once in your life. About 50% of the world population has experienced sleep paralysis at least once."
"How do I get rid of it if it happens again?"
"Just try to relax, don't panic and know that nothing can harm you."
"He sat on my chest and I couldn't breathe, I think he harmed me!" I yelled.
"You woke up in a panic. You wouldn't be able to catch your breathe anyways." She explained.
"Now," she continued, "if it happens again, just close your eyes, focus on moving JUST your fingers or toes, know that it/he can't harm you, and that it will only last about 10 seconds to a minute."
I felt a bit more prepared.
