Night Tremors: Anyone Have Them?

[Bigey]

Without getting too much into it right now, but does anyone deal with these? I've had 2 in the last week and they're getting pretty intense. Gonna see a doc soon to maybe get some meds for it.

Anyone share same problem?

[Kristie]

why not ask Dr. Forred about them?

[TheFlyingTurkey]

Originally Posted by Bigey

Without getting too much into it right now, but does anyone deal with these? I've had 2 in the last week and they're getting pretty intense. Gonna see a doc soon to maybe get some meds for it.

Anyone share same problem?

What exactly is happening? Do you mean you are actually shaking in your sleep? Is it your whole body or just a part of it?

[Andrew_VT]

When I first started experimenting with melatonin I woke up in a cold sweat a couple of times. Strange stuff, half asleep, punching the air or kicking all the sheets off. Only happened a couple of times though. Trying any sleeping meds?

[Sprint100]

Only when I abruptly wake up from a crazy dream. It hasn't happened since my late teens/early twenties. Basically about 12 - 13 years ago. I learned not to just jump up or out of bed, I would just chill and let it pass. Only lasted a minute or two though and when it did happen I was dreaming crazy from stress and ish.

[mtsu_av8er]

I used to have those when I was a kid . . . my Mom beat it out of me, and not a problem since!

Sorry, couldn't resist the joke . . . lol.

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

I used to have those when I was a kid . . . my Mom beat it out of me, and not a problem since!

Sorry, couldn't resist the joke . . . lol.

She should have put you in time out. And if you didn't want to sit in the corner she should have physically restrained you, to keep you there.

That will cure night tremors!

[frog_flyer]

I get morning wood. Anyone else?


(that's a kingairer comment if I've ever seen one)

[Bigey]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

She should have put you in time out. And if you didn't want to sit in the corner she should have physically restrained you, to keep you there.

That will cure night tremors!

Haha

Or she could MENTALLY restrain you! That's the solution!

But back to the whole topic about it, i was awake but paralyzed not being able to move and shaking VIOLENTLY with a hard sweat. I had some sort of "dream" or hallucination because i saw like a spirit looking thing over my head the entire time. I was able to make enough moving and heavy breathing to wake my parents up so they could wake me up. After i woke up, i was physically strained, it felt like i ran a mile. Anyways, i'm debating whether or not to go to the doctors. Maybe it'll just go away.

[MusketeerMan]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

She should have put you in time out. And if you didn't want to sit in the corner she should have physically restrained you, to keep you there.

That will cure night tremors!

HOW DARE YOU MAX!!!!!!!!111111 Physically restraining someone is another form of a beating and causing physical harm. You evil person, you!

[clumpinglitter]

Originally Posted by Bigey

But back to the whole topic about it, i was awake but paralyzed not being able to move and shaking VIOLENTLY with a hard sweat. I had some sort of "dream" or hallucination because i saw like a spirit looking thing over my head the entire time. I was able to make enough moving and heavy breathing to wake my parents up so they could wake me up. After i woke up, i was physically strained, it felt like i ran a mile. Anyways, i'm debating whether or not to go to the doctors. Maybe it'll just go away.

Sounds to me like you're describing sleep paralysis? I've had this happen twice in my life, both times when I was under a lot of stress. It starts out with an intense dream, then you're "awake" but completely unable to move. It's hard to tell if you're even awake or not. When this happens, it's common to have a strong feeling that there's another "presence" in the room. It's sort of a horrible experience. Sleep paralysis is believed to be what causes hallucinations of aliens or demons visiting people at night.

-Christine

[Sprint100]

Originally Posted by clumpinglitter

Sounds to me like you're describing sleep paralysis? I've had this happen twice in my life, both times when I was under a lot of stress. It starts out with an intense dream, then you're "awake" but completely unable to move. It's hard to tell if you're even awake or not. When this happens, it's common to have a strong feeling that there's another "presence" in the room. It's sort of a horrible experience. Sleep paralysis is believed to be what causes hallucinations of aliens or demons visiting people at night.

-Christine

[My Flight Surgeon]

What is sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis consists of a period of inability to perform voluntary movements either at sleep onset (called hypnogogic or predormital form) or upon awakening (called hypnopompic or postdormtal form). Sleep paralysis may also be referred to as isolated sleep paralysis, familial sleep paralysis, hynogogic or hypnopompic paralysis, predormital or postdormital paralysis
What are the symptoms?

• A complaint of inability to move the trunk or limbs at sleep onset or upon awakening
• Presence of brief episodes of partial or complete skeletal muscle paralysis
• Episodes can be associated with hypnagogic hallucinations or dream-like mentation (act or use of the brain)

Polysomnography (a sleep recording) shows at least one of the following:

• suppression of skeletal muscle tone
• a sleep onset REM period
• dissociated REM sleep

Is it harmful?
Sleep paralysis is most often associated with narcolepsy, a neurological condition in which the person has uncontrollable naps. However, there are many people who experience sleep paralysis without having signs of narcolepsy. Sometimes it runs in families. There is no known explanation why some people experience this paralysis. It is not harmful, although most people report feeling very afraid because they do not know what is happening, and within minutes they gradually or abruptly are able to move again; the episode is often terminated by a sound or a touch on the body.
In some cases, when hypnogogic hallucinations are present, people feel that someone is in the room with them, some experience the feeling that someone or something is sitting on their chest and they feel impending death and suffocation. That has been called the “Hag Phenomena” and has been happening to people over the centuries. These things cause people much anxiety and terror, but there is no physical harm.
What else can you tell me about sleep paralysis?

• Some people with disrupted sleep schedules or circadian rhythm disturbances experience sleep paralysis
• A study found that 35% of subjects with isolated sleep paralysis also reported a history of wake panic attacks unrelated to the experience of paralysis
• Sixteen percent of these persons with isolated sleep paralysis met the criteria for panic disorder

How can I stop the sleep paralysis?
In severe cases, where episodes take place at least once a week for 6 months, medication may be used.
You may be able to minimize the episodes by following good sleep hygeine

• getting enough sleep
• reduce stress
• exercise regularly (but not too close to bedtime)
• keep a regular sleep schedule

These tips are also known as "Sleep Hygiene."

• Sleep only when sleepy

This reduces the time you are awake in bed.

• If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something boring until you feel sleepy

Sit quietly in the dark or read the warranty on your refrigerator. Don't expose yourself to bright light while you are up. The light gives cues to your brain that it is time to wake up.

• Don't take naps

This will ensure you are tired at bedtime. If you just can't make it through the day without a nap, sleep less than one hour, before 3 pm.

• Get up and go to bed the same time every day

Even on weekends! When your sleep cycle has a regular rhythm, you will feel better.

• Refrain from exercise at least 4 hours before bedtime

Regular exercise is recommended to help you sleep well, but the timing of the workout is important. Exercising in the morning or early afternoon will not interfere with sleep.

• Develop sleep rituals

It is important to give your body cues that it is time to slow down and sleep. Listen to relaxing music, read something soothing for 15 minutes, have a cup of caffeine free tea, do relaxation exercises.

• Only use your bed for sleeping

Refrain from using your bed to watch TV, pay bills, do work or reading. So when you go to bed your body knows it is time to sleep. Sex is the only exception.

• Stay away from caffeine, nicotine and alcohol at least 4-6 hours before bed

Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants that interfere with your ability to fall asleep. Coffee, tea, cola, cocoa, chocolate and some prescription and non-prescription drugs contain caffeine. Cigarettes and some drugs contain nicotine. Alcohol may seem to help you sleep in the beginning as it slows brain activity, but you will end end up having fragmented sleep.

• Have a light snack before bed

If your stomach is too empty, that can interfere with sleep. However, if you eat a heavy meal before bedtime, that can interfere as well. Dairy products and turkey contain tryptophan, which acts as a natural sleep inducer. Tryptophan is probably why a warm glass of milk is sometimes recommended.

• Take a hot bath 90 minutes before bedtime

A hot bath will raise your body temperature, but it is the drop in body temperature that may leave you feeling sleepy. Read about the study done on body temperature below.

• Make sure your bed and bedroom are quiet and comfortable

A hot room can be uncomfortable. A cooler room along with enough blankets to stay warm is recommended. If light in the early morning bothers you, get a blackout shade or wear a slumber mask. If noise bothers you, wear earplugs or get a "white noise" machine.

• Use sunlight to set your biological clock

As soon as you get up in the morning, go outside and turn your face to the sun for 15 minutes.



Be cautious about medications, they may GROUND you

[pullup]

You guys, sleep paralysis is just another word for alien abduction

Paralyzed, spirits....

Anyway, good luck with them. Max, classic on the time out!!!!

[Kristie]

so night tremors and sleep paralysis are similar?

[My Flight Surgeon]

They are very similar. The post below goes into a fairly long discussion about sleep paralysis.