“I had a direct experience with it,” said Carlson.
“In the milieu of journalism?” asked Heers.
“No, in my bed at night,” replied Carlson. “And I got attacked while I was asleep with my wife and four dogs and mauled, physically mauled.”
Carlson said that although he isn’t particularly religious, he “knew it was spiritual immediately,” and decided to call his assistant who is “like, the only Evangelical Christian I know” to discuss his experience.
“And she said, ‘Oh, yeah. No, no, that happens. Yeah. People are attacked in their bed by demons,’” Carlson recounted.
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Never invoke the supernatural when a natural explanation will do.
"Sleep, an essential aspect of our lives, offers a sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation. However, for some, this serene state can transform into a terrifying experience known as sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is also known as REM sleep atonia. It is a phenomenon that has plagued and intrigued humans for centuries. It is often described as a temporary inability to move or speak upon awakening or falling asleep.
In this article, we will delve into the world of sleep paralysis, exploring its causes, manifestations, and potential remedies. This article attempts to unravel the enigma behind this perplexing phenomenon."
https://healthlineage.com/sleep-paralysis-a-journey-into-the-realm-of-the-mind/
The Science behind Sleep Paralysis
REM sleep atonia occurs during the transition between wakefulness and sleep when the body undergoes distinct sleep stages. The two primary sleep stages involved are rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is characterized by vivid dreams and muscle atonia, a natural paralysis that inhibits physical movement. This temporary paralysis ensures that dream-related movements do not translate into physical actions, preventing potential injury.
Postdormital (after-sleep) paralysis occurs when this normal muscle atonia extends beyond the REM sleep stage This temporarily immobilizing the individual even after waking up. REM sleep atonia is an occurrence is often accompanied by hallucinations, which can be intensely vivid and frightening. While the precise mechanisms behind REM sleep atonia remain a subject of ongoing research, various contributing factors have been identified.
https://healthlineage.com/sleep-paralysis-a-journey-into-the-realm-of-the-mind/
Sleep Paralysis historically is the source for stories about the Incubus and Succubus tales
https://atlasmythica.com/succubus-incubus-demons/
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I have experienced sleep paralysis once and once was enough. I was "awake" but absolutely could not move. Right next to my left ear was something breathing heavy and threateningly evil just out of sight. I tried to turn my head to see it but to no avail. Within a minute or so I was able to move my arm and push off the wall which began to wake me up in earnest. The event was over.
The explanation is simply that sometimes we awaken before the chemistry that holds us still during even the most active and dramatic of dreams has dissipated. This occurs during dreams to protect us from the actual action of the dream. That's pretty cool. But when we awaken before the time, it's not cool at all. The "evil presence" is a phenomenon of the experience. It feels exactly like a "demon" is involved. Exactly!
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The Real Story Behind Those Sleep Paralysis Demons
https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/sleep-paralysis-demon
You may experience sleep paralysis if you wake during the dream phase of sleep. You may be more likely to see hallucinations during the rapid eye movement cycle.
You wake up in the middle of the night and there it is: a menacing presence that you can first feel and then see when you open your eyes. Scared like the dickens, you try to scream and bolt — but you can’t. It’s like you’re paralyzed or being held down by the evil presence.
What in the world is happening? Three words: sleep paralysis demons
What is this “demon” that leaves you trapped in your body, unable to move or scream? It depends who you ask.
For some it’s a faceless, shapeless presence trying to suffocate them. Others describe it as a creepy old hag with claws. Some see an alien and experience what they believe is a full alien abduction. And for others, the demons look like a dead relative.
Are the Demons Real?
The short is answer… sort of.
The paralysis is real. It’s called sleep paralysis. The phenomenon of ~seeing~ something demon-like while experiencing sleep paralysis is also real. It’s called a hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucination.
As for the demon itself, it’s not real. We promise.
However, there might be a shred of truth to the belly-up component of the Brazilian fable. It turns out, you’re more likely to experience sleep paralysis
While sleep paralysis demons are definitely creepy, the explanation behind them is actually kind of boring.
Sleep paralysis happens when you wake up during the dream phase of sleep. During this period, your brain turns off signals to the rest of your body to keep it from moving or acting out your dreams.
If you suddenly wake up while still in this phase, you’re fully conscious but unable to move.
Sleep paralysis
It’s estimated that anywhere from
Hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations
Vivid dream-like experiences, referred to as hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations, can seem real and are often frightening. They may be mistaken for nightmares, and they can occur while you’re falling asleep (hypnagogic) or waking up (hypnopompic).
During these hallucinations, you may see scary people or creatures near you or even lying in your bed. And they’re often accompanied by sleep paralysis.
These hallucinations can happen if you’re partially conscious during the rapid eye movement (REM) cycle of sleep. In that state, you’re looking at the real world but also dreaming — the prefect recipe for seeing things that aren’t really there.
You might also see a distortion of something that really is there. For instance, the pile of clothes on your chair could turn into a person sitting there watching you sleep, or the light from your alarm clock could morph into a red-eyed monster.
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A little homework will exorcise the demon
Wow! This is super-revealing! I always wondered what factors could have produced such a despicable character as Tucker Carlson. I don't believe it's entirely wrong to invoke the spiritual in his case. He is not the best example to use in despiritualizing sleep paralysis.
ReplyDeleteCarlson has always been a shill for whoever is signing his checks. Its important to separate that sort of thing from actual journalism, even as compromised as the latter had become due to the demand for news entertainment vs news.
DeleteJesus replied: " Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ll your mind" This is the first and greatest commandment.
ReplyDeleteAnd the second is like it: "Love your neighbour as yourself". All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments. Matthew 22:37
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matt 5:4
I do not know about Tuckers experience, but I had something similar happen. Somewhere around 2003, I woke up in the early morning hours feeling as if something was literally holding me to the bed, something strong. I immediately begun to wrestle with it, and at the same time invoking the name of Jesus over and over yelling it out loud. Almost immediately, whatever it was, was gone. I got up, read a little of the Bible and then placed it by my bedside. I went back to sleep and slept like a baby. Call it coincidence or not, but I had literally just came back to practicing Christianity, and days before had been baptized. I was in my 30s. Chalk that up to whatever you will.
ReplyDeleteTucker, it was your cat. It's the only time to attack with 4 dogs sleeping.
ReplyDeleteI've had a similar frightening experience myself. IIRC it was shortly after I graduated and was working as a young high school teacher. I was being encouraged, subtly, to join the Lodge by a few older blokes as this would, they intimated, advance my career. But, since I was a teenager I've always been opposed to modern Freemasonry and its belief system. Anyway it was during this time that I awoke in the middle of the night and was completely unable to move my body or lips. The wolf-like entity I felt heavy on me was snarling and I cried out in my mind for Jesus to save me. The entity mocked me repeating, "Jeesuus...Jeesuus...Jeesuus." Then I was suddenly released free from whatever tight grip I felt, thanked God and was able to go back to sleep! To this day I've no idea if it was simply a case of sleep paralysis or a real demonic manifestation. But, I know and believe from that and other similar experiences I've had that there is great power in the name of Jesus as He Himself declared (Mt 28:18)!
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