LittlePrettyThings

So I just looked up the definition, and realized that I am a lucid dreamer (never given it too much thought, I thought it was normal to be aware that you're dreaming and navigate your dreams).

Sometimes it's fun because I can "control" how things go and what I want to do, but every now and then I get "stuck" in between awake and asleep, and I do everything in my power to try wake or scream as loud as I can to my partner, but I can't move or make a noise even though I'm fully aware. These moments are truly terrifying and honestly just feel like a bad trip.

Are lucid dreaming and sleep paralysis related? I don't mind the lucid dreams so much but do you have any advice on how to not get "stuck"?

What was your initial reaction once you realized what had happened?

What was going through your mind as soon you saw the damage that was done?