We are currently conducting independent research on Sleep Paralysis.

Sleep paralysis: An often frightening form of paralysis that occurs when a person is suddenly unable to move for a few minutes, most often upon falling asleep or waking up.

The symptoms of sleep paralysis include sensations of noises, smells, levitation, paralysis, terror, and images of frightening intruders. Once considered very rare, Many people are now believed to experience sleep paralysis sometime during their life.

We have high hopes that our findings (through this survey) will greatly advance the study of this issue worldwide.

All information collected as a result of your participation in the study will be used for research purposes only and no individuals will be identified in any report of this research. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project please contact us here.


Sometimes when falling asleep or when waking from sleep, I experience a brief period during which I am unable to move, even though I am awake and conscious of my surroundings. (This is called sleep paralysis) How often does this happen, if at all?
Do you have Narcolepsy? (Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness)
On a scale of 1 to 7 describe the general intensity or vividness of the experiences. (1 being the least and 7 being the most vivid or intense)
During the experience I had the feeling of a presence in the room with me.
On a scale of 1 to 7 what is the intensity or vividness of the sense of a presence.
When experiencing sleep paralysis, are you usually fearful?
Generally speaking, when you sense a presence, do you feel that the presence had good or bad intentions?
Have you ever felt that you have seen an entity during this experience? If so please describe what you have seen? If this does not apply then leave blank.
During the experience, have you had a sensation of floating or being out of your body.
During the experience have you heard unusual sounds? If so please describe them. (If not leave blank)
During the experience I felt pressure on my chest or other part(s) of my body.
During an episode of sleep paralysis have you ever felt physically attacked (choking, smothering, or anything else that might be considered an attack? )
Have you ever felt that you were sexually violated in any way during a sleep paralysis experience?
Do you often have lucid dreams? (Dreams where you are aware you are dreaming and that you can control)
When did you start getting sleep paralysis? (also include your current age) (If this doesn't apply leave blank)
Do you often experience things, other than sleep paralysis, that might be called "Paranormal?" If yes, what kinds of things? (also include the age that you began to experience these things.)
Have you ever been able to stop a sleep paralysis experience during an event? If so how?
After having moderate to frequent experiences with sleep paralysis, have you gone a long time without a sleep paralysis experience? If so, how long?, and to what to you attribute your success? (Life style change? Different sleep patterns? Prayer?) ?
There may be a follow up survey on this issue. So if you have terminated the experience please leave your email at the end of the survey.
Check any of the following that you have participated in one or more times.
Any similar activity not mentioned here? (If so, what is it?)
Please describe the frequency that you have participated in any of the events that you checked above. Use terms like (once, rarely, occasionally, frequently) So for example you might write: [Tarot cards: Once , Meditation: frequently,]
Have either your parents or your grandparents frequently participated in any of the activities listed above? (I.E. Tarot cards, Ouija board , Casting spells)
At one time or another was one of your parents or grandparents a member of a fraternal society like the Freemasons or Rosicrucians?
Do you have a temper? or anger easily? please answer on a scale of 1-7, 7 being the highest or most angry
Have you used any of the following drugs? (Either currently or in the past)
Other: (Extacy, Methamphetamine, Absinthe, Etc.)
Please describe the frequency that you have taken any of the drugs you checked above. Use terms like (once, rarely, occasionally, frequently) So for example you might write: [DMT: rarely , Antidepressants : frequently,]
Would you consider yourself addicted to anything besides drugs? Gambling, sex, other games etc.
Check any of the boxes that apply to you:
Do you like having sleep paralysis?
In your opinion, what is sleep paralysis caused by? (check any of the following that apply)
Is there anything else you would like to say about your experience with sleep paralysis? Or anything you feel may be relevant to this survey? (if not, leave blank)
Male or Female
Sexual preference
What website did you hear about this survey from?
Your email will never be used other than for possible follow up questions for research purposes only.

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