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[DaVinci]

Sleep Paralysis/Full Body Vibration/Dream/Astral Projection?

I have had a couple of stressful days, and in the early afternoon I felt tired so laid down on the couch to take a little nap.
I was suddenly very aware of a loud roaring noise, like the rumble of jet engines, and a very uncomortable vibration running through my whole body.  It was very confusing and odd.  I felt like I was fully awake, but I couldn't move or do anything to make it stop.  I tried to open my eyes, but couldn't - felt like they were glued shut.  I just laid there.....starting to get a little fearful.  I desparately wanted something familiar, so I think I reached out my right hand and could feel the fur on the back of my great dane, Lacee.  I  patted her as I usually do, and I thought, OK - Lacee is here, so everything is ok.  I brought my arm back to my body but the vibration and roaring noise never stopped.  For a moment, I think I did open my eyes, or thought I did, and I saw Lacee laying in her usual spot, on "her" couch at the other side of the room. I thought how odd that was because she was just standing right beside me.

The roaring and vibration continued at an alarming pace and volume........ I was accutely aware of it and thought it interestingly unusual...  Suddenly, the thought hit me that maybe I was having a heart attack or stroke and was dying.  I fervently thought I must get the phone and dial 911!!!  This time, with my right arm again, I reached up over my head to get the phone where we used to keep it, on that end table.  (Weeks ago, we decided to move the phone into the office, so it is not on the end table now)  I am panicking now that I must call 911 - I did not know what was happening to me!  I got the phone in my hand, but struggled to hit the "Talk" button.  I seemed to be able to make slits out of my eyes, to see the button on and off..... the light went in and out from the center of my forhead but I couldn't focus on it or find the buttons for 9 and 1.  I clearly remember seeing it lit up, and then it would flash away again. I tried to remember, by touch, or feeling, where the 9 and 1 keys were, but I just couldn't hit them right.  I pushed buttons erratically...but 911 would not come out right each time. I was extremely frustrated and scared believing  that I was going to die while lying right there on my couch and the phone in my hand, but I could not use it correctly.  All of these actions were totally clear, as though I were awake and using my thinking mind.  I remember bringing my arm back to my body again, but I still lay there, not being able to move, or see, and the roaring and vibrations continued.

Next thing I remember, I actually did open my eyes and could clearly see the ceiling and the back of the couch I was laying on,  but I still could not move.  The noise and vibration had stopped.  I thought, okay, I am not dead, but why can't I move?  I struggled, with great effort to try to get my body to work. I was very shaken up and still quite afraid.  After a little while, I was able to get my body up, and sat on the couch with an enormous feeling of confusion.....I seem to be ok, but what the hell just happened???  I looked at the clock and realized I had been "asleep" for about 2 hours, but it really only felt like it was for maybe 10 minutes.  It was 3:30 in the afternoon, Lacee was on her couch, and all seemed normal again.

I remained shaken up....... And I have never experienced anything like this before.  I am not a young person, have lived 55 years amd this was a first time occurance.  I went to the computer and googled "full body vibration dream", thinking that I would find something about having a stroke or heart attack, and all I found was information about sleep paralysis and astral projection.  After reading a little I thought that maybe, that's what was happening......  the first almost astral projection experience.

A little history about me and current circumstances:   I was brought up a Catholic and have always considered my self a spiritual person in the sense of believing in God, Jesues, Heaven and Hell, with socially appropriate moral standards and values.  Although, I am not an overly "religious" type of person.   I just experienced the first terrible, overwhelming loss of my life, with death of my 28 year old son who died on January 5, 2012.  I have, for the first time, really questioned spirituality, the purpose of life, and the existance of different levels of conciousness.  I have, for the first time ever, considered contacting a psychic wondering if there is something more to this than simply entertainment value.  Let's say I've become OPEN to psychic possibilies, and the existance of other realms or layers of conciousness than the earthly type that I am accustomed to.  Since my son's death, when I lay down to go to sleep, I have added a new request to my prayers.  After, the usual thank you's to God, and asking for blessings, strength and guidance, I've added...
"Dear God, Spirit Guides, or Angels..........whoever is in charge of such things, please allow me a way to be with, visit, or see my son again. - Thank you, Amen"

Is this the beginning of that path being made available to me?

[Chris J.]

Is this the beginning of that path being made available to me?

I would say "yes." I believe that your intent to see your son caused you to have this experience. Intent is a major driving force in the non-physical, whether it is a conscious intent or a subconscious intent, and it can cause you to have many kinds of experiences.

If you want to explore the subject of OBEs/projection, these forums are a great resource. Since the method I practice is phasing and a lot of what I've accomplished has been because of the advice in Frank's posts, my recommendation would be to read What Is Phasing and How Can I Do It? and for more from Frank, Xanth collected his posts into one PDF at Frank's Posts PDF.

[DaVinci]

Thank you very much, Chris.  I will go read  those threads that you mention. 

[Lionheart]

 It sounds like your "awakening" has begun. There is a lot of info on this forum that will help you as to progress. The main thing you need to do is let go of the "fear factor", you have now had the extreme body functions/feelings and see that you have survived, so next time will be easier.
Good Luck and Safe Travels! 

[DaVinci]

Thank you, Lionheart.  Yes, a lot of information to try to digest in a short time.  This is actually quite exciting and comforting to me all at once.  I'm sure I will be visiting here often as I progress along this journey.

[Greytraveller]

Greetings DaVinci
You experienced two of the most common phenomena associated with OBEs -- loud noises and sleep paralysis. The loud noises are somewhat self explanatory and usually comes in either rushing, roaring, whirring, screeching or jet engine-like sounds.
The sleep paralysis (SP) is actually a common sleep related symptom. SP prevents a person from getting up physically and sleep walking to act out their normal nightly sleep dreams. So this is really nothing to be concerned about although when SP is experienced when waking after sleep it Can be disconcerting.
BTW the third common phenomenon associated with OBEs are vibrations.
SP, vibrations and unusual noises are all telltale signs that an OBE is about to occur. Apparently you experienced a near-OBE or a partial OBE where part, yet not all, of your astral/ethereal body had separated from the physical body. Maybe next time you will be able to manage a full blown OBE.

Good luck 
Grey

[DaVinci]

Thanks for the insight, Grey.  As all of this was so unexpected, it was all very new to me.  This afternoon, I tried to take a nap to see if I could replicate the experience to some degree, while eliminating some of the fear...  but to no avail.  Apparently, my body was not tired enough.  <Sigh>  Maybe next time.