Posted by Stephen on March 30, 2001, at 0:43:35
In reply to Re: Questions Regarding The Hearing Of Voices, posted by mila on March 29, 2001, at 2:27:52
Hi Mila,
Thank you for the informative posting. Due to Mark's submission I have begun tentative research into sleep disorders, hypnagogic experiences, etc. Most enlightening, I must say. I, too, am surprised at the variety of such events. I was particularly interested in learning of those who have experienced unusual music-like noises. This is something that I have also experienced, though to such a minor degree as to not bear mention in my original posting. For me, these sounds can best be described as musical in nature but not fitting into any known musical framework.
Though I now have a solid path upon which to travel a few things still disturb me.
Why was my hypnagogic experience followed by an extreme sense of terror? I've considered the possibility that perhaps it was simply the fear of an unknown variable introduced into my life -- instinctive human fear of the unknown. However, the unknown has always been something that I have found fascinating rather than repellent. Hmmm....perhaps further research will bring clarification.
Why did I feel expectant after my experiences? To elaborate - After hearing my name called I would invariably feel as if 'something' were going to follow this summons. This 'something' was/is unknown to me but terrifying nonetheless. To your knowledge, is there a precedent for such ... anticipation ... following a hypnagogic event?
Has anyone described a sensation of elevation or floating? I have experienced this only once. While stationed in Germany, I awoke in the middle of the night to the sensation of hovering above my bed. I immediately felt a combination of terror and familiarity though I have no recollection of this happening prior to or since that night. At the moment of realization I thought to myself that I did not wish for this to be happening and immediately I felt as if I were settling back onto the mattress. Seconds later I fell asleep. Again, this has only happened to me once and I only mention this now because if other odd occurrences in my life (voices) can be so easily explained, perhaps equal rationale can be applied to this matter as well.
Again, thank you for your posting.
Stephen
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