Sleep Paralysis

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I drink
My wine
And think
Of sleep paralysis.

Then, walking home alone,
I think,
On the wisdom
Of going to bed.

7 thoughts on “Sleep Paralysis”

  1. Tiffany's avatarTiffany

    Sounds like sleep and wake problems. This happens when I experience an overflow of ideas running through my mind

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    1. K Morris Poet's avatarK Morris Poet Post author

      Thank you for your comment, Tiffany. Fortunately I haven’t experienced this often. However, I do remember having experienced a feeling of falling, and other symptoms of sleep paralysis on a few (thankfully) rare occasions. As you say, it can be down to a lot of ideas running around the brain. But also other factors such as a late meal. Best, Kevin

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  2. Veronica's avatarVeronica

    Dear Kevin, I hope your sleep has improved by now. I have been suffering from sleep paralysis since childhood, so your poem has resonated with me. It is the most horrifying feeling – when the mind is awake, but the body still sleeps. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy! My only advice would be to avoid sleeping on the back – it tends to trigger this terrible experience.

    All the best, Veronica

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    1. K Morris Poet's avatarK Morris Poet Post author

      Dear Veronica. I am sorry that you also suffer from sleep paralysis. Fortunately, in my case, it doesn’t happen to me offten. However, it is, as you say extremely frightening when it does occur. I agree with you that sleeping on one’s back can Trigger it, and I try to avoid doing this. However, in sleep I find that the body naturally moves so one can fall asleep on one’s right side but awake on one’s back or left side. All the best, Kevin

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      1. Veronica's avatarVeronica

        Dear Kevin, your comment made me wonder if sleep paralysis is linked to creativity. Many artists experience this condition. And you are completely right – I often find myself in the most bizarre sleeping positions after waking up! Hopefully, there will be a remedy for sleep paralysis one day.

        I find it especially heartwarming that the word ”Trigger” is automatically capitalized in your writing. I hope you and your loyal companion are well!

        Warmest wishes, Veronica

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