mkgbrook

chloroform-x,

First off there is a condition called sleep paralysis that you should look into.. basically your mind wakes up before your body is able or wants too.. thus the delay in control of your body.

Next all sleep MD's recommend to try sleeping, but if it is a no go get up after 30 minutes of trying and work for at least an hour then try again. Some sleep patterns are the result of habitual behavior. Nurses, Doctors, and others that work nights and odd shifts are subject to this. You should see about getting a consultation for your sleeping habits. Some of the recommended sleep hygeniene techniques are as follows:

You are not alone in suffering with sleep problems — nor are you alone in seeking solutions. Others have found relief for insomnia through a vast range of approaches; one or several of these may work for you:
General Tips:
* Promote sleep with relaxation techniques and other lifestyle changes:
**perform some cardiovascular excercise (min. 30 min) with in the 3 hour period right before your desired sleep time.
**take a hot shower for a duration of 15 minutes, before going to bed.
* Avoid certain foods and drinks:
**no caffine after 12 pm
**minimize sugar intake after 12 pm.
* Discover patterns in your sleep habits:
**How often do you wake up at night?
**Restlessness?
**Snoring?
**Multiple nightly potty trips...etc

Things you can try right now, the following tips (from my sleep MD's specific instruction list to me) that might help you:

1. Drink a glass of warm milk. It turns out there’s a scientific basis for your grandmother’s old-time remedy. Milk contains tryptophan, a chemical that may promote sleep in some people. Chamonile Tea is another natural sleep aide.
2. Have a light snack, but only if you’re hungry. Going to bed hungry can affect your sleep. High-carbohydrate snacks, such as crackers, pretzels, or a plain bagel, are good bedtime snacks. Pair with turkey also containing tryptophan. But be careful not to overeat; indigestion can interrupt sleep.
3. Stay out of bed until you feel tired enough to go to sleep. Whenever you’ve been lying in bed for 20-30 minutes and can’t fall asleep, go into another room and do something relaxing, such as reading a book. Return to bed only when you’re sleepy.
4. Certain scents have been known to aide sleep. Lavender is the leader on the list. Downy has a new lavender scented detergent softner... ounce may as well.
5. Do not watch TV in bed. Do not fall asleep to the TV. (MD's order to me and my husband.. He said, "The bedroom should have two uses, sleep and sex." The lights and noise can cause interrupted sleep patterns.
6. Make room as dark as possible, extraneous light sources can prevent the ability to achieve REM sleep and thus promote addition sleep complications.

Sounds to me that you are not getting enough high sleep and that over time your body rebels, resulting in short bouts of sleep paralysis.

Respectfully Yours,
MG