Is it possible to experience sleep paralysis when you're not even asleep yet?

Last night, I was drifting of to sleep and as I started to actually want to sleep, my body felt different; paralyzed. My tongue even felt numb. It fel

Last night, I was drifting of to sleep and as I started to actually want to sleep, my body felt different; paralyzed. My tongue even felt numb. It felt like hours were going by and I was having a dream while I was still awake. I suddenly felt like I was being lifted up by something or someone. I was able to take control and move after "hours" of trying although it had only been less than 20 minutes. What did I experience? I know what sleep paralysis is because I've experienced it, but never have I gone through it while I was still awake.

or:Last night, I was drifting of to sleep and as I started to actually want to sleep, my body felt different; paralyzed. My tongue even felt numb. It felt like hours were going by and I was having a dream while I was still awake. I suddenly felt like I was being lifted up by something or someone. I was able to take control and move after \"hours\" of trying although it had only been less than 20 minutes. What did I experience? I know what sleep paralysis is because I've experienced it, but never have I gone through it while I was still awake.

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