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Sleep Paralysis.

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'Sleep paralysis is a condition in which someone, about to drop off to sleep, or just upon awaking from sleep realizes that s/he is unable to move, or speak, or cry out. This may last a few seconds or several moments. People frequently report feeling a ' presence ' that is often described as malevolent, threatening, or evil. An intense sense of dread and terror is very common. The presence is likely to be vaguely felt or sensed just out of sight but thought to be watching or monitoring, often with intense interest, sometimes standing by, or sitting on the bed. On some occasions, the presence may attack, strangling and exerting crushing pressure on the chest. Many perceptions are associated with SP, such as visual illusions, visceral buzzing, loud sounds, adrenal mental state and presences.'



Inspired by 'O Pesadelo/The Nightmare' painting by Henry Fuseli: [link]

I wanted to make it look like an old painting. I couldn't find any demon or gargoyle photo stock which could fit so I didn't manage to represent the demon sitting on the chest and had to place a shadow in the background instead.. This theme has been on my mind for a long time because I've been experiencing many periods of SP and I've have some sleeping troubles as well since I am about 9, I think sleep paralysis is a terrifying and yet fascinating experience and it's still leaving me confused.

STOCKS
*Sinned-angel-stock Model [link]
~fallen-angle-stock Couch [link]
!audpod Curtain [link]
~LunaNYXstock Curtain [link]
~AutumnRaindrop-Stock Wood horse [link]
~minmestock Table [link]
~rewston-stock Doves [link]
!EternalStock Floor [link]
*SolStock Hand [link]
~solis-sacredotibus Wall [link]
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Image size
766x754px 477.57 KB
Make
OLYMPUS CORPORATION
Model
X100,D540Z,C310Z
Shutter Speed
10/13 second
Aperture
F/2.9
Focal Length
6 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Nov 30, 1999, 12:00:00 AM
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LucyBlackwinter's avatar
Last night I woke up from these terrible nightmares I get very often. I can't remember everything, but I always feel someone next to me. It's so scary that I feel the presence of this man of my nightmare; his cold hands, his voice in my head, even the smell. It lets me think I'm beconing mad. I just hate this sleep paralysis, but your work is very beautiful!