What happened to me?

[War Against Betaism]

So the other day I was taking a nap and I was in one of those states where I'm almost asleep but I'm still in tuned with the world. Well, I was dreaming of myself walking towards someone's backyard, and then behind the bushes outside of the door, a red skeleton ninja of some sort immediately comes rushing at me. It was like one of those videos where they tell you to stare at the screen for 30 seconds and a ghost comes rushing into the room right into your face. A second later my mind just whites out, and I open my eyes. However my body wouldn't listen to me like I was paralyzed, and my eyes were forcing themselves to shut. This happened for a good 10 seconds until I regained control over myself again.

It really gave me a good scare though. Not the ninja, but what after effects of it. What just happened to me that moment?

 

[splinterkb]

Sleep paralysis. http://www.essortment.com/all/paralysissleep_rauu.htm

 

[War Against Betaism]

I see, the effects aren't as severe as I thought. Thanks for that.

 

[BMX]

yes sir, sleep paralysis. I used to get it every morning of the week. Right upon waking, BAM anywhere from 5-20 seconds and it was frightening I agree. I could breathe but not move. They say get more active and try to reduce stress the best you can and that it goes away by the time people reach 30. Luckily for me, I don't have to wait 10 more years as it rarely, if ever happens anymore.