Mythology always fascinates me in a different way. But when the wave of mythology touches the shore of psychology, it makes a unique universe.
'Incubus attack' or Sleep Paralysis is a common term in Parasomnia. Let's begin with the mythological background of this sleeping disorder.
It is said that Incubus is the son of Lilith (according to the most common myth). Incubus, the demon with horrible sexual desire, attacks women while they sleep. He impregnates them with the demon's child. On the contrary, Succubus, the female form of Incubus, comes for men. She collects semen from that male victim to inseminate women after deforming into Incubus. It is an ill-process of producing satanic offspring with devilish seed.
This terrifying paranormal erotic experience is nothing but a sleeping disorder. The victim hallucinates a dark entity trying to rape him/her. But the person can't move himself, just gradually getting panicked terribly.
Sleep Paralysis happens during REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement) when the brain is active, but the whole body is in the state of cataplexy (temporarily losing the muscle control which makes one weaker and collapsed physically). In this deepest phase of sleep, dreams are intense.
During Sleep Paralysis these problems arise:
Blood pressure gets high
Heart rate rises
Breathing trouble
All time tired
Getting panicked while going to sleep
Sleep Paralysis has some reasons to happen :
Adverse situation or circumstance
Interrupted sleep (jet lag, shifting job etc.)
Insomnia
Too much stress (Regular nightmares, feeling of deep isolation , irritation and guilt)
Anxiety
Sexual depression
Sudden panic-attack or fear
Genetic issues
Can anyone get rid from this erotic horrifying hallucination? Actually there's no specific solution for this psychological disorder. But these can help :
Regular sleep for at least 8 hours
Particular sleeping habit ( same time for sleeping at night and waking up in the morning everyday)
Do not go for any exciting things (like rich dinner, alcohol, watching nerve-racking movies or videos, continuous smoking etc.) before sleeping
Not to sleep on the back
Do exercise and meditation daily (morning or evening is the good time for it)
Last but not the least, do not get panicked thinking about this problem the whole day, be relaxed.
Sleep Paralysis can't be related with 'imagination or fantasy' , this is a scary hallucination where the person suddenly feels some horrible sexual force trying to attack , a lustful dark spirit is there to rape. This is very frightening.
Incubus (which lies upon) or Succubus (which lies beneath) is actually the darkest cloud within you which tries to wrap you up with all the negative dreadful dismay.
If you try to calm yourself in a peaceful way, hopefully, the chaos will be dispersed; and your everyday will take Zephyr for you.
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