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@Balki
Me too... not fun.
The apnoea is not noticable during the evenings for me however my recent test indicated that I was rousing from sleep approx 57 times per hour in order not to stop breathing. Most days, Im fucking knackered but its manageable with things like CPAP (which I dont use) and other bits and pieces. Most important contributor is lifestyle. Early nights, avoiding alcohol and smoking, eating well all have great benefits. This is a major issue for me as I fucking LOVE a dozen beers and staying up late having kinky sex*.
The sleep paralysis used to scare the shit out of me - seriously petrified (pun WIN!). For some sufferers like me it is coupled with hallucinations which are ALWAYS fucking dark - feelings of an evil presence in the room. Back in the day, people thought they were being visted by the devil.
Having spent some time reading about the condition and others experiences, Im less frightened now than I used to be... more intrigued by the phenomenon. Still, I'd prefer it to fuck off.
*watching episodes of the Original Star Trek in my bunny slippers.