Attack during sleep/Need help

[Serendipity]

Usually when such ''attack'' occurs if I feel foreign presence I look to see it, but in the last night's case I didn't dare to look at it for some reason, even though I was aware it was floating directly above me, and through me.

Also, this may be the example of the more knowledge and awareness one has, higher is the cost of making a wrong choice, fwiw.

 

[davey72]

People who never question themselves may have developed the condition as a means of survival or as a coping mechanism, especially in families where that person learned that displaying confidence afforded them rewards while self doubt resulted in loss.

I've also seen the behaviour in people who have been spoiled - coddled and told how special they are, to the point they never develop an awareness of their inaccurate or flawed thinking. To some, having flaws pointed out to them could threaten their ego's very existence and criticism can be met with exaggerated defensiveness or aggression.

Since we don't really know if OPs actually exist, it might be better to consider people broken when you encounter extreme or inappropriate behaviour. Whether they can be fixed/healed remains open.

This, of course, doesn't mean one should stick their heads in the mouths of lions, merely one should study them in attempt to understand them to provide help is requested and protect oneself, if need be.

My, $0.02, fwiw,
Gonzo

I also think that similarily it can go the other way. I have spent my life questioning everything i have ever done, and rather than being enlightening, it is stifling. I believe this to be nothing more than a program. I have since realized the difference when G speaks of only observing, taking mental snapshots, and self remembering, as we can really do nothing until we have truly learned about ourselves. OSIT

 

[bellums]

I have felt "attacks" during sleep. Something is pushing me or shaking me while I'm dreaming. I wake up very upset and disoriented, often knocking my bedside lamp and nearby furniture while trying it get "it" away from me. I have never got an image of an entity behind it but I feel "something". I've had sleep paralysis before and this feels different - I'm able to react and wake up as soon as I feel it.