My ongoing fight with sleep paralysis!

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The 1st time I had a run in with sleep paralysis I was 21 and in the military. I woke in the middle of the night unable to move. I was scared so I tried to call out for my roommate and was unable to make anykind of noise. I felt as if there was someone watching me, and out of the corner of my eye I could see a shadow man. It felt as if he was enjoying seeing me in that state. After what felt like forever I was finally able to move again but couldnt fall back asleep because I was scared to tears and didnt understand what had happened! A few years later, out of the military and on my own, I was asleep in my bed and woke with on odd feeling like someone was in my house. I saw the shadow man make his way across my room. When I went to get up and run...I couldnt move!! It was like I was under this shadow mans spell. At this time I didnt know what sleep paralysis was and didnt mention it to anyone for fear that they would think I was crazy. Now 3 years after my last sleep paralysis, I am pregnant with my 2nd child, all of a sudden it started happening again. Shadow man has yet to show but I feel as if he is still there, watching me like its a game. As of this date, Jan 22nd 2009, I have had 5 sleep paralysis experiences in the past 2 weeks. Im starting to worry if it can harm my unborn child due to the fact that it raises heart rate and blood pressure, but Im scared to mention it to anyone for fear that anyone who hasnt had this may think Im crazy! As of right now, my sleep paralysis scares me and often when I come out of it I break into tears. I hope one day others can see that this does effect people and be able to lend a helping hand!