My husband experiences this after 3-4 hours sleep.  Not every night though.
200927
An abscence of healthy salts in your system could be causing the leg cramps.\n\nTry drinking 1 tblspoon of sea salt in a tall glass of distilled water three times a day.
579870
Many  people experience what  your going through, but not many people talk about it.\n Back in  olden times they  called your experience a "night Hag" That paralyzing feeling caused  by "Her sitting on your body and  holding you down"  \nIt's a  thing of child hood past... not many people talk about that theory anymore, although it is in  some books!\n\nNow, as far as going to a Dr.  It may be a good Idea to talk to him..he might want to do  some tests, but most likely he will tell you it's normal and to not worry about it..it happens to everyone..I've had it happen many times!! It is not a fun experience..usually it will go away right away.. the longest  one i have had is like  a few minutes actually!!! THAT WAS AWFUL!!! \n\nwhen it happens to me it's helpful to relax and stay calm.. i  usually imagine my self "fighting it off" and that  usually works.   try moving your upper body  before anything else that has always seemed to help me out too.  if anything talk to your Dr. if you feel necessary..then try looking it up and doing a little research  who knows what  you might find!!
476912
Haha I have exactly the same problem, I will be up all night and then I will sleep all day, but if I have to do something during the say and I don't get to sleep I will be up all the next night, I just can't seem to sleep during the night. crazy huh?
142054
Yes.  Not frequently, though.  I've woken my partner up before.  Don't worry about it... no need to see a doc unless you hate it.
10420
It could just mean that your mind doesn't bring up thoughts about your husband during sleep. Or you just might not remember dreaming about your husband. Same thing happens for me.
613147
more than likely its sleep apnea... go see a sleep disorder specialist.. they really help.. and this is from experience because I actually never hit level 4 ROM sleep (deep sleep) and I am always exhausted.... GL and go to the doctor...
589674
Yes, I get them occasionally.  It's horrible, because in the few moments before I wake up completely it's incedibly scary not knowing what's happening.\n\nSounds like you're in a really stressful time at he moment, so that's why it's happening.  You could try cutting out caffeine (including chocolate) and not drinking too much alcohol before you go to bed - I find that helps.
153396
My husband has that problem too sometimes, but not all of the time.
255326
I so know what you mean. Sleep deprivation in these circumstances can make a person feel homicidal. Seriously. Inadvertently, my ex's snoring led to the end of our marriage (a long story which I will not bore you with here but suffice to say there were other things going on too!). \n\nThere are non-prescription nasal sprays that you can buy for him to try. If this fails, tell him to haul himself down to his doctor as there are lots of things that can be done to alleviate his condition before surgery becomes necessary.\n\nGood luck!
160649
It's called sleep apoenia and is a normal but odd glitch in your nervous system.Panic will make it worse.Just remember it's normal,you won't die and relax and breath deeply.I have it too.It's what explains legends of vampires and night-hags,succubus etc.
359375
I know someone that this happened to and they had damaged a nerve in their head from sleeping on the couch, laying their head on the arm rest. They had to get an MRI or something to figure it out, but they're just giving it time to see if it heals itself otherwise there's some kind of surgery. Might be your problem.
504470
that kind stuff happens to me all the time, I think it's because I've got alot on my mind or maybe I'm just day dreaming. I don't think it's anything to worry about it's just the stresses of life causing us to zone out for a minute.\n\nluv kby xx\n\n.
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This is a very real condition it is Temporary Sleep paralaysis.  While your body is in a resting state your mind is still some what awake and somewhat in rem sleep.  However, sometimes you eyes and some of your mind is in tune but not completely functioning to what is going on in the outside world.   This happens a lot when people are very stressed such as myself, when I was separting from my daughters father an my child was only 3 months old.  There are sleep clinics that can help you over come this, it is very frightening as I know through experiance.  I would talk to your doctor about it, because I am assuming you are not getting a full nights rest.
129518
I also have it, all I can say it that over the years it seems to get better.  I still have attacks but not nearly as bad as they used to be.  During the day I can usually control them.  The night when I am really tired, it the worst.
75646
It sounds like he could be narcoleptic.  You should get him to see a doctor to see if there are ways to control it.
176618
He really needs to see a doctor for a complete physical.  Does he snore?  If so, he might have sleep apnea.  So, even though he is sleeping, he isn't sleeping well and would be constantly tired.  He may have developed thyroid issues.  It could be so many things.  Suggest he see a doctor.
487388
I have fibromyalgia, and have a great deal of difficulty getting restorative sleep....I usually get about 6hrs, but it's not "good" sleep, pain in my "trigger spots" wakes me often, and I have chronic migraines as a result of my poor sleep rhythm. Praise the Lord, other than that life is WONDERFUL!   ;-)\nEDIT:\nOh...did I mention, Hubby's a big SNORER?   LOL