-- Posted by snitizzle at 6:53 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 some times when i'm close to falling asleep,it feels like someone punched me and i got my breath knocked out. i cant breathe.and i'm completely paralyzed.and then i fall asleep. but its very painful... whats wrong with me? -- Posted by HatesYou at 6:54 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 Someone punched you. -- Posted by scotttyyyboyyy at 6:54 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 your possessed.. -- Posted by FingerSub at 6:55 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis -- Posted by JTHM at 6:55 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 As no one on LW seems readily qualified, I'd suggest you speak to a doctor about it. It certainly shouldn't cause you pain. -- Posted by switchfoot52 at 7:00 pm on Oct. 10, 2008 see a dr -- Posted by Uniq0ne at 12:09 am on Oct. 11, 2008 You've got Sleep Paralysis. Check it out. The guy above me gave you a good link that explains it. It's natural and you have nothing to worry about.