Sleep Paralysis

For years now, or since about 7th grade from what I remember, I have had frequent nightmares that are so frightening, they leave me fearful of sleep. No matter how hard I try I can't move, ask for help, or wake up. This happened again today and it was scarier than ever. I would try to scream for help but could never get anything out, I would try to open my eyes, but each time would prove unsuccessful yet at the same time, it felt like my eyes were already opened. It's like being awake in a nightmare, if that makes sense. I don't feel like I can really relay the fright and fear felt during something like this. So after this happened today, I began googling symptoms and discovered that there is a name for the condition: Sleep Paralysis. This article describes it well:
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1740


This next article says that it most often occurs when lying on your back, which is my sleeping position whenever this occurs. It also encourages talking to others about it, so in case you've ever battled this fright, read this article which offers several prevention methods.

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1740

-Shan

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First Publication!

My first article has been publish to The Alchemist, Brenau's Online Student Publication I was previously telling you about! I have included the link below so that you can check it out if you'd like: My article is the 1o Tips on the bottom of the home page. In the future, I will be writing for the Arts & Entertainment section as well as motivational articles under Opinion & Editorial. Hope you enjoy!

http://intranet.brenau.edu/dnn/StudentServices/Alchemist20/tabid/408/Default.aspx

Just A Quick Update

In high school, I always loved to be active and take leadership in clubs and various activities so likewise, in college I wanted to do the same. Finding a way to be involved as an off campus student has not proven successful, until now! A week ago yesterday, I went to visit my college campus, Brenau University, and to meet with the editor of it's online publication, The Alchemist. Yesterday, I sent in my first 2 articles for editing and today, received wonderful feedback. I am officially a staff writer for my college's online paper, and I'm SO excited about it! They are currently working on improving the website and will be publishing sometime next week. As soon as they do, I'll be sure to post a link in case you're interested in reading.

More details to follow!