Sleep Paralysis is classified clinically as a "Parasomnia." It consists primarily of an inability to perform voluntary movements-either at sleep onset or upon awakening. It is usually accompanied by other bodily sensations-none of which are pleasant. This can be a very frightening experience.
I used to have this problem myself.
I experienced this problem over 20 years ago. For me, it happened only when I was about fall asleep. It happened repeatedly-though not every time I went to bed.
As I was about to fall asleep, I would suddenly become paralyzed. Additionally, there was this awful feeling that was always the same: My head felt like a moving drill bit. And there was nothing I could do about it. It was scarybut I doubt it ever lasted more than a minute.
I'm a Christian. I experienced this problem both before and after I got saved. Getting saved made no difference whatsoever.
After I got saved, however, I tried using the Bible. When the paralysis came on, I said out loud "Satan, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus Christ." The paralysis and associated symptoms immediately disappeared. Talk about a faith builder for a new Christian!
This happened a number of times-each time, the same thing happened.
Then it happened again. I tried to rebuke Satan, as before, but I could not talk. So I prayed: "Dear Lord, I pray for you rebuke the devil in Jesus' name." Instantly, the problem disappeared.
I don't remember if this happened only onceor twice. But the problem has been gone for over 20 years.
In researching this problem on the internet, I have been amazed at how many people suffer from sleep paralysis, how much they have sufferedand how big of a problem this has been for people.
Some people are even prescribed psychotropic medication.
It is possible that some people may not have the instant results I experienced. I'm a counselor. I know, from clinical experience, that other types of "hallucinations" do not always disappear just because the devil is rebuked in the name of Jesus. They don't disappear because the devil has a spiritual foothold (Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV)usually as a result of anger.
However, from what I have been able to gather over the internet, I believe my experience is typical. I have never had a client with Sleep Paralysis.
If you are saved, just pray and/or rebuke the devil in the name of Jesus. In my experience, rebuking the devil does the trick-you don't have to also say "demons."
You can do the same for other similar hallucinations-for example, if you experience a demonic attack in the middle of the night.
Never try to rebuke the devil until you first get saved. That is potentially dangerous (Acts 19:13-17). If you're not saved, you can learn how to get saved by visiting my website below.
So that's it. As far as I know, you now have everything you need to solve this problem-permanently.