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Anyone else?

Hot damn, had a bout last night... it'd been about a year since the last one. Wide awake, could hear the dogs snoring and my wife breathing... couldn't move.

Used to really freak me out until I read that it's not uncommon. Years ago, my doctor told me it was just a recurring nightmare. It was only after a particularly bad bout that I started looking into it, and learned more about it.

When it happens now, I just lay there and try to stay calm. Usually last a minute or two, and either my body "wakes up" or I fall back asleep. I actually find that counting helps.

I've also learned the triggers. Stress, a break in my sleeping pattern, and certain herbal remedies will trigger it. I'll often have it 2-3 times over a couple weeks, then not have it again for months or years.

Anyone else deal with this?