why does this happen

[bishbash1]

i used to suffer with jumping at night but not for a long time now. what i have been getting lately is being pinned down by an invisible force or person. i can feel their hands holding me down. trouble is, i know im dreaming but cant wake myself up. i have to try to wake my wife up by shouting her so she can wake me up. i cant open my mouth though and sort of hiss her name through my teeth. when she does finally wake me up i can remember everything and i'm usually shittin' myself. (not literally)

 

[tunsty]

I work shifts, which regularly fuck-up my sleep patterns.
Nothing worse than a restless night, 2-3 hrs of fitful sleep , then getting up for another days graft.. knackered before I start.