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Unseen Demonic Force Attacked Me!

by Anonymous

I am a strong Christian i have a deep realtionship with God and offen have mystical experiences this one was terrible. it was during the day i felt weak and tired so i took a nap. i awoke and i couldnt move, i had this strong desire to move but i couldnt, i tried screaming for help but i couldnt talk at all, i felt like some one was crawling on my bed and' for some reason i really longed to see sunshine and be with family.


i strained myself and as a last resort i tried saying "Jesus" at first i was able to whisper and i kept saying His name untill i felt like i was being "released". when i was able to move i got out of bed and was afraid to sleep again. it was so alful not to be able to move or scream for help.

Kevin: Thank you for sharing your experience. I would put forth that it likely wasn't a demonic force after you, but rather a simple case of sleep paralysis. SP happens to people all the time, and is caused by a mechanism called REM atonia, which activates in us every night to keep our bodies from acting out our dreams. Sleep paralysis often occurs during naps because of an increased chance of waking up from one during REM sleep. You can get more info on sleep paralysis and its causes here.

Thanks for sharing your writing.

Warmly,
Kevin

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Jun 14, 2011
 It happened to me
by: Anonymous

The same thing happened to me and I still have to pull myself away from it. It happened when I was sleeping and I was in a powerful whirl wind force. I had some sort of people around me and it was absolutely horrible. The same thing happened. I could not move and it took me everything I had to say Jesus's name and then I kept saying his name over and over again. I would not sleep in my room for months. I still have to beat everyday and am ready to move. It is the most horrible thing. So, I understand completely. It is something in the area.
Jan 18, 2012
 Too Scared to Sleep
by: Anonymous

I grew up in rural Bertie County, where a number of stories are told of witches and "hanks." I started experiencing this while in college. Maybe I was taking too many classes and working too hard. I often found myself lying in the bed when a shadowy figure would come into the room and jump on me, disabling be completely. I would try to speak, but couldn't. After telling my mother, she assured me that it was a "witch" riding me. She told me to try to say "Help Me Jesus." For some reason, once I was able to speak, it has worked. Then she proceeded to try and single out and label one who would have a vendetta against me. I just recently talked to a nurse who informed me about sleep paralysis. These random incidents scare me so badly, that I often fear that I may suffocate in my sleep or have a stroke or heart attack. Since I'm afraid of mostly everything, this has caused me to not be able to get a good night's sleep without the help of some kind of sleep aid. I hate this and feeling afraid and helpless.
Feb 27, 2012
 Hallucinations Too Vivid
by: Tanner

Hello, thank you all for your advice im glad to hear im not the only one. although i am told its a simple medical condition my experience with the hallucinations was way to vivid for me to be able to dismiss as a simple medical condtion. :)
Mar 15, 2012
 how can i stop a attacking unseen force NEW
by: Anonymous

from 2004 had a girlfriend that useto touch things like satans ,witch craft , and also ANCIENT HEAVY STUFF , NOW SINS WE BROCK UP AND THINGS FROM THERE STARTED TO ATTACK ME ,
NO LOVE, HAD ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS IN MY CAR NOT EVEN DRIVING I WAS STOP TRAFFIK WHEN CAR CRASHED INTO ME AND NEARLY KILLED ME BUT INSTED
HAD DONE 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS INPAIN THAT YOU CANT SLEEP AND LIFT UP UR ARM ,
LOST JOBS ,
NO LUCK AT ANYTHING , LOST EVERY THING ,
THEN I HAD MADE A POWERFULL MY SELF TO FIND LOVE I DID I HAD A DAUGHTER FROM HER , BUT
THIS SECOND LADY I MEET SHE WAS LIKE A DEVIL
SO IN 2010 HAD ANOTHER BLACK MAGIC ON ME AND UNBILEIVEBLE STUFF HAPPEND TO ME . HOW CAN I STOP THIS ??????? I LIVED IN EUROPE , BUT I JUST COME TO AUSTRALIA AND THIS STILLL IS FOLLOWING ME .I THINK ITS A DEMON .WHO ELSE CAN HAVE THIS KIND OF POWER TO CUT UR LEG , AND SMALL FIRE IN YOUR HOUSE LIKE A HELL OPENED IN SIDE ,ALSO 1 WEEK LATER MY BEDROOM STARTED ON FIRE , MY FRANT TEETH BROCK I FIXED IT BROCK AGAIN IN 2 WEEKS , I WAS CARFULL I FIXED IT AGAIN BROCK FOR 4 TIMES IT BROCK , IM LIKE COURSED BIG TIME , i tell you unbelievable .how can i stop this ???
Sep 05, 2012
 physically hit NEW
by: Anonymous

i was physcally hit in the face by an unknown force this has happened twice to me already ! plus i do have family that r wiccan as well i need help !
Mar 23, 2013
 UNSEEN DEMON NEW
by: Anonymous

Yep this has happened to me more than once, this time I felt a cool breeze first. I prayed and it released me.
Aug 03, 2013
 Demons NEW
by: Debra ElliottAnonymous

I been having Sp for years there were times when it felted like iwas being raped. And there was nothing I could do but in my mine I would ask God to help me I have had so many didn't episodes that u wouldn't believe. There was sounds that seemed so real like bees were buzzing loud in my face in my ears but I couldn't move it was aways so freighting but I never give up on praying iny mine but now there is a sound I make and I reley ony husband to wake me up
Feb 16, 2014
 demons NEW
by: Anonymous

I have this every night now and feel things come into me such as a swarm off flys then those animals that make funny sounds i believe i have demonic possession as they try to control my dreams,usually very vivid and animalistic. When i have said the lords name i have s.ometimes been realised and feel the force leave but not always. I am not religious but do belive in god but feel i am not following a religious life torn up by my sexuality in the eyes of the bible i am living in sin.i am a good person i say the lords prayer before bedtime but dont know anyway to remove these awful demons which states in the bible they try to imitate you loved ones that have died and i have even had ones try to have sexual intercourse with me,which was very hard to resist being sex starved fall prey to that once just thinking it was a sexual dream when in fact i strongly believe it was real as it spoke to me after saying of the people it tryed having sex with previous did not enjoy it as i did,i can only ask the lord to forgive as i rebuked it second time around.ive been shown pigs heads and all sorts i just hope i will find a way to get rid of it as it really deprives sleep
Feb 16, 2014
 demons NEW
by: Anonymous

I have this every night now and feel things come into me such as a swarm off flys then those animals that make funny sounds i believe i have demonic possession as they try to control my dreams,usually very vivid and animalistic. When i have said the lords name i have s.ometimes been realised and feel the force leave but not always. I am not religious but do belive in god but feel i am not following a religious life torn up by my sexuality in the eyes of the bible i am living in sin.i am a good person i say the lords prayer before bedtime but dont know anyway to remove these awful demons which states in the bible they try to imitate you loved ones that have died and i have even had ones try to have sexual intercourse with me,which was very hard to resist being sex starved fall prey to that once just thinking it was a sexual dream when in fact i strongly believe it was real as it spoke to me after saying of the people it tryed having sex with previous did not enjoy it as i did,i can only ask the lord to forgive as i rebuked it second time around.ive been shown pigs heads and all sorts i just hope i will find a way to get rid of it as it really deprives sleep
Jun 12, 2014
 bs sleep paralysis doesn't exist NEW
by: Anonymous

So, a few years ago my family moved into this 1972 apartment. And there was this one time where I felt like I couldn't move or speak. I know there was this one time where I couldn't move but can speak then I tried to recite prayers with my mouth. But once I said a few words my mouth was immediately shut. And sometimes this demon or whatever that's probably called an incubus would poke my butt or wrap my arms around me. It's really strange and I swear to god this isn't my imagination why does Science always try to cover up paranormal experiences and not just mention that it's spiritual. I seriously hate the generation we're in. Sorry if I sound angry but I just do not believe in sleep paralysis if I believe something is real then it's real.
Sep 07, 2014
 Solution NEW
by: Asher Ahmed

Dear All,
In Religion Islam, (In Arabic) Holy Quran, Recite Ayah Tul Qursi, Four Qul before sleeping. BET - Nothing will harm you ever after.

Regards,
Mar 21, 2016
 Dreams or spiritual or just science? NEW
by: Carm

To the ones who believe in God:
I am Native American Indian of the Navajo people, our ancestors took dreams seriously, it was something not to be ignored! That is why we say a prayer every morning & night. Ask for protection, guidance, & humility from our Heavenly Father. If u have sinned talk & make it known to god so he can forgive u but change your ways of a sinful life but do not make promises & don't lie to yourself or to God. It is imperative that you pray about your dreams once u wake up, good or bad, ask for the good ones to come true & ask for the bad ones to not happen. My mother always told me to spit my spit out after having a bad dream because we tend to hold spit as we sleep( that's for all of us non natives also)...I read some of your posts & I believe u, the reason is because yes their is such a thing as a spiritual world just & it consists of good & evil. The evil will have a strong impact on your life but remember their is good that is there to help. I believe in putting yourself in all goodness, positiveness, & faith with our Heavenly Father in your hearts & minds to fight this thing, whatever difficulty you are facing because we are his children. I too had problems sleeping but prayer is all that is needed for protection! I hope this helps although they may just be words but at least you are not alone...God bless you
Jun 04, 2016
 KEEP FIGHTING FOR THE MARRIAGE OF GOD NEW
by: ARMOR OF GOD

WHERE DO I BEGIN!!!! I dont believe in sleep paralysis although at the moment you cannot move... Ive been terrorizied by demonic forces every night. Its like being in a world that is so real then the REALITY world you call earth. That spiritual world is SO REAL THE FIRST EXPIERENCE YOU FEEL IS A SUDDEN HEAVY PRESENCE FOLLOWED BY VERY COLD WHIRL WIND LIKE IF YOU ARE FLYING IN A FREEZER.THEN THE YOU FEEL TJEIR DISGUSTING HANDS TOUCHING YOU GRABING YOUR WRUST OR EVEN GROWLING IT WILL HAVE YOU BELIEVE A RAT IS SITTING ON YOUR CHEST OR IT WILL TRY TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU OR BEAT YOU IN THE FACE OR CRAWL IN YOUR HAIR TRYING TO GET UNDER YOUR SCALP.IT WILL TRY TO SUCK YOUR SOUL OUT YOUR MOUTH OR PULL YOUR HAIR MAKE YOU THINK YOU LAYING NEXT TO A DEAD ROTTEN HORSE IT WILL CRAWL THROUGH YOUR HANDS AND OVER YOUR BODY. SOME WILL SAY IM CRAZY BUT I KNOW THAT GOD IS REAL AND EVERYTHING HE CREATED IS REAL LIKE HIS ANGELS SOME THAT TURNED (DEMONS) I REFUSE TO TAKE PILLS OR DRUGS. TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING THROUGH IT THE SAME THING... ARMOR UP!!!!! BECAUSE THIS IS MOTHING THE RETURN OF THE GIANT WILL COME.. INFACT ARE ALREADY HERE... DEVIL TIME IS UP HELL ON EARTH.

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