-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 99-07-07 17:27:38 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> The correct term for this sleep paralysis "phenomena" is cataplectic [sp] >> hallucinations. Cataleptic. In the hypnotically induced "cataleptic" state, sometimes called the "somnambulistic" state, open-eyed hallucinations --including "negative hallucination," i.e., NOT perceiving what one has been instructed not to see, hear or feel-- can be produced in the subject. Automaton-like behavior is another sign of this state. One term for this particular psychological state, when occurring spontaneously, is "psychopompic" -- from "psychopomp(os)," Greek for the Guide that leads the soul between this world and the next, as was thought to occur in dreams and "dreamlike" trance states. In the psychopompic state, the phenomenon called "waking dreams" sometimes occurs -- the sleeper's mind awake but usually --important detail-- WITH EYES STILL CLOSED, from fear or unexplained paralysis, while peculiar PHYSICAL sensations --such as being invisibly touched, or gripped strongly-- are experienced. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
