September 13, 2004
The Old Hag Who Lifted Me
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Josh Stanley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, August
16, 2004,
info@ghostvillage.com
This occurrence, I recently found out is called Old Hag Syndrome.
This phenomenon has occurred since my early teens. This most recent
encounter however, was also the most severe.
The other night I awoke to the covers tightening around my feet. I
immediately sensed the all-too-familiar presence. Within seconds, the
presence had complete control of my body. My vocal chords were silenced,
and I could not move a muscle. The feeling of panic grew to be almost
too much to bear. The strange thing about this occurrence, was that
instead of the usual pressure that I have almost always felt in this
situation, the presence had actually grabbed hold of my waist, and was
lifting me. Consequently, my body was in an arched position. There I
remained for what must have been 45 seconds without being able to move,
or make a sound. I was actually being lifted out of my bed! This
opposite feeling of being pulled rather than pushed was certainly
something new for me, and I am quite curious to hear of whether or not
someone has experienced a similar state in relation to Old Hag Syndrome.
I have read countless accounts of the medical community trying to pass
off this occurrence with a rational, physiological explanation. However,
given the countless times that this happens to me every year, I know
when I am fully awake, and further, when a presence is near. If anyone
has experienced this, please email me with your story.
