This scared the "hell" out of me!

[knowthis]

The other night I fell asleep while meditating and in a real positive frame of mind. What occurred next I never expected at all and I actually thought I was about to have a heart attack or even worse, die. I was shockingly awoken from a deep sleep by a jarring spell of extreme hot flashes I guess you could call it? It felt like a head rush, as if either all of my blood was rushing to my head, or instead, leaving it all at once. My nervous system seemed to partially stop working momentarily and I at first couldn't even stand up due to dizziness and had difficulty moving my left arm as well. I've read that these kinds of symptoms can preclude a heart attack but as far as I know I'm young, healthy and not a candidate for such so it didn't seem to make sense. This worst of it only lasted for about a minute or two and then it would dissipate, only to return again but to a lesser degree and so forth until it finally went away all together after about twenty minutes of rhythmic intervals winding back down to the normal state.
During that time I felt light-headed and walked clumsily as if I were drunk. I also seem to recall having difficulty concentrating. The experience was also accompanied by heavy sweating and I don't usually sweat much either, even under rigorous activity. I guess my question is, how does one differentiate between symptoms of natural body changes due to ascension and actual real life health concerns that should be addressed medically? The focus of my meditation was of love, self-empowerment, but most of all of healing. That's why I was so surprised to have what felt like such an unhealthy experience.
I've also had other experiences where I've felt an electrical-like pop in my forehead right between my eyes leaving my body tingling for some time after. I've also had more pleasant experiences like a calming, lightly vibrating sensation in the form of an invisible ring just above my eyes, encircling my entire head. None of these incidents however frightened me in the manner in which the latest one did. And one more final thing, the next day while awake I felt what I thought was the onset of another bout of these "hot flashes"(what I choose to call them anyway). This time though I was relived that it seemed to go away just as quickly as it came. I hope that I don't have some sort of nervous system disorder because my grandmother had Parkinson's disease before she died. I've always had unsteady hands. I worry that this could happen while I'm in the shower or driving which could be potentially fatal. I also worry that I may just literally die from the phenomenon itself. I haven't been to a doctor in years, what should I do? I might also add that I've felt as good as ever since the incident. Hopefully I'm not being pre-mature of another future episode? Has anyone else had similar experiences? It would comfort me very much to hear of some and how you've dealt with them or what you think that they might mean.

Thanks for "listening"!

The worst part about it is that if I were to go to the doctor's and this was just the nature of my natural body changes I would merely be misdiagnosed and led down the wrong path while just wasting my money on irrelevant tests.

[liza]

I'm sure others will have good insight on this experience, knowthis!

I have a few thoughts on it, too.. the first thought was to tell you to not be afraid of the experience. The second thought was what if this had your inner child's hand in it? After all, you "asked" for healing. You're clearing stuff in this manner, and that's admirable! I wish I had the discipline to take the time to mediate. I could be wrong, though, about feeling that your inner child was trying to communicating something to you pertaining to the healing you wished for.

From a medical/psychological angle, this experience could possibly be classified as a panic attack. It totally feels like having a heart attack, but there's nothing wrong with the heart at all. I have the same thing! It helps me to lie down, and breathe deeply. It's like having my chest compressed.. being in high elevation, and the chest just pops. Just keep on relaxing, and I hope others can give you more insights.. I'm listening! *hint hint* ;D

And another thought is that you could be feeling unanchored or having a little OBE, you multdimensional being, you!

[Nicole]

Sounds like kundalini rising - the heat - burning out what's not needed.

It's up to you to determine if you need to see a doctor. If you can get past the fear of the moment you should be able to determine this. Always see a doctor if you feel you need to.

[knowthis]

liza:

I'm sure others will have good insight on this experience, knowthis!

I sure hope so, that's why I decided to post this here. This site seems to be a fantastic place of congregation for those of like-mindedness.

After all, you "asked" for healing. You're clearing stuff in this manner, and that's admirable!

Thank you much for the kind comments! How very sweet of you to say this. The asking is not that hard to do at all. In fact, you just become healed, you command it and you decide how you wish to project yourself in each and every moment of the present NOW, which is all that exists. The universe than responds to your commands. Just remember to be very clear and specific as to what you're asking for.

I wish I had the discipline to take the time to mediate.

You will, it just takes time, once you get accustomed to it you'll thirst for that kind of spiritual nourishment.

I could be wrong, though, about feeling that your inner child was trying to communicating something to you pertaining to the healing you wished for.

This is why it's so important for me to ask these questions at places like this. I end up receiving compelling information (like what you've shared) that I wouldn't have otherwise thought of or came across on my own. Thanks...

From a medical/psychological angle, this experience could possibly be classified as a panic attack

How very astute of you to make that correlation. How absent-minded of me to forget such an important detail. I too, at an earlier age use to have small panic attacks and I suffered one major anxiety attack that sent me to the hospital. I can't believe that I neglected to mention such an integral detail. Back then, I used to have this fear that I would stop breathing in my sleep. I believe that it's clinically known as Sleep Apnea? When the disorder was at its worst, I would overcompensate for my concern by essentially breathing too much and actually hyperventilating. This is what landed my in the hospital because at he time my mother and I had no idea of what was really going on. This was years ago and I've basically rectified my problem since then, at least I thought I did? Nothing like that has happened again in a long time. Now back to the experience I just had. There was an element of that same kind of anxiety involved but I don't believe that it was the cause of what happened. I didn't start to panic until after I was already having the flashes and I mentally psyched myself out by thinking that I was going to die. Does that make any kind of sense? It's a bit hard to explain. I believe that the mini-panic attack was a symptom of whatever really happened initially. It was just how I chose to respond to it, whatever it was. Hopefully that clarifies somewhat? But again that was an excellent point that you brought up! It shows that you're actually sincerely giving this some careful thought and consideration which I very much appreciate. ;D

I'm listening! *hint hint*

It shows...

And another thought is that you could be feeling unanchored or having a little OBE,

Oh yes, I've had those for quite some time now. They're usually accompanied by sleep paralysis, at least when I'm awakened before I've returned to the body.

Just keep on relaxing,

I already feel much better about it.

[knowthis]

Nisroc:

Sounds like kundalini rising - the heat - burning out what's not needed

Hmmm...burning would certainly be a good description of the sensation. Not in the, "ouch I just touched something hot and burned myself" kind of way but you obviously know what I mean. You know the old adage, "no pain, no gain". Perhaps that applies here?

If you can get past the fear of the moment you should be able to determine this.

You're right, I should wait until I'm calm enough to allow my true unbiased feelings to give me an accurate read on this. That's the best time to exercise personal discretion. Sometimes you're thoughts (if rooted in fear) will give you information that conflicts with your feelings which are your souls suggestions. Always learn to listen to your soul and learn to tell the subtle difference between the two. Sometimes the two can be easily confused.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[knowthis]

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Since I enjoy reading your responses so much I'd like to know if you've noticed this thread yet and if you have any related thoughts about it? Is this guy Walsch for real, or is he a charlatan? Do you think that there's any real truth to what he says?

[sama]

from what i have read of this man, he is the real deal! i have to say also that what i read on the other thread is absolutely brilliant - it makes perfect sense to me. the universe provides us with what we need, doesnt it, but it needs to hear exactly the right words to provide our needs. this is not put clearly, but i know that you will all understand what i am rather ineptly trying to say!

its remarkably like spellcasting really - the precision is so vital.

blessings,
sama

[sama]

may i add a little to the original replies to knowthis's post? it sounds to me as if you had a straightforward emotional overload - that your senses were so acute and your state of mind so intense that everything kind of imploded. does that make sense?

of course, if you feel you need to consult the medical profession, then DO IT - dont take risks that are unnecessary. but i honestly feel that this was due to a general over-acuity of the nervous system. we are still fragile beings after all, and the changes that awakening is working in all of us are almost cataclysmic in their effects at times.

blessings,
sama

[liza]

sama said:

may i add a little to the original replies to knowthis's post? it sounds to me as if you had a straightforward emotional overload - that your senses were so acute and your state of mind so intense that everything kind of imploded. does that make sense?

of course, if you feel you need to consult the medical profession, then DO IT - dont take risks that are unnecessary. but i honestly feel that this was due to a general over-acuity of the nervous system. we are still fragile beings after all, and the changes that awakening is working in all of us are almost cataclysmic in their effects at times.

blessings,
sama

Interesting insight, sama! Thanks for making it. When I have my panic attack, I feel like I'm feeling overwhelmed and my first instinct is to lower the intensity of what I was feeling or doing at that moment. This leads me to feeling emotions and doing things in moderation. My inner child doesn't want me to feel too much of these things for a reason, so that's why I worded my insight the way I did to knowthis.

Knowthis, I'm glad to have been of service. I'm glad you feel better about this! I just have a feeling somebody is trying to get through to you in this manner. Could be the inner child or... some one else, but the IC stops that person or entity. *goosebumps* Then again, I could be wrong

[liza]

knowthis said:

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Since I enjoy reading your responses so much I'd like to know if you've noticed this thread yet and if you have any related thoughts about it? Is this guy Walsch for real, or is he a charlatan? Do you think that there's any real truth to what he says?

It seems to me that Walsch provides the much needed spiritual guidance without conditions like some, and people do not seem to "worship" him as much as others would do with some messengers of God or Allah or Murduk or whoever .. I do not feel troubled by him like I would by some channelers. Do you? What do your gut feeling tell ya about him?
I must confess that I havent read his work, only skimmed on some parts on the internet. I will get his books one day.

About Gregg Braden: I feel that he's real about what he talks about... having read one of his books - walking between the worlds. I loved that book!

[Nicole]

I have never been drawn to Walsch personally, but I know many that I both love and respect that like him and have gained from his work. Everyone is drawn to something different, so if this pings for you then you're definitely meant to get something out of it!

[knowthis]

Thanks so much for the great input everyone! ;D I'm so excited to share the following information that I found that seems to explain exactly what happened to me nearly verbatim. I hope that this may serve others dealing with similar happenings? It even addresses the medical concerns and how misdiagnosis often occurs as this new process is not yet understood in the area of health services.

Here are a few things that fit right in to my experience. If this information vibes with you, click the link because there's much more. I just parsed that which seemed most relevant to me. I've underlined and/or highlighted the passages that really related to my experience.
www.blazing-trails.com/LightWorkers/AscensionAdjSym.html#

ASCENSION ADJUSTMENT SYNDROME

Have you ever experienced feeling oddly disoriented for no apparent reason? Have you, like myself, answered the phone only to find yourself unable to find the right words to respond to the person on the other end of the line or you blurt out something entirely inappropriate, horrified as you hear the words coming out of your mouth? Somehow everything you try to express verbally comes out garbled, not at all the way you intended, yet you can't seem to straighten out your tongue enough to get it to coordinate with your thoughts. In exasperation you begin to feel a lack of control and hurriedly bring the conversation to a close for fear the other person will notice you're not yourself and you don't want to be confronted because you simply don't know how to describe, must less explain what you're experiencing. You think you must be coming down with that new strain of flu and you force yourself on to the next chore of the day, failing (the next day) to notice that the so-called flu symptoms never develop.

Similar behavior oddities and experiences are growing all too common, yet many are afraid to speak openly of their experiences, or only hint at the fact that they are not feeling up to par. There are those who are experiencing sudden, unexplained physical abnormalities, financial distresses, breathing difficulties and emotional reactions. Some experience times when their limbs refuse to function. No matter how hard they will stubborn legs and arms to work, they find themselves unable to rise to a standing position, or if they do manage to get to their feet, they find themselves stumbling about, bumping into walls and furniture. When making a simple sandwich for lunch, the knife clutched in your hand may suddenly go flying, as the mustard bottle burps and squirts thick yellow goo all over the cupboards. You watch helplessly as bread slices jump off the breadboard and dive for the floor, leaving you wondering, how and why that happened!

The transmutation is taking place in every cell of our bodies. The energies now coming to Planet Earth are activating encoded memories in our DNA. As this information is activated, our bodies are in a state of confusion and overload as we try to maintain stable conditions. Everyone experinces this in the way which is perfect for their own personal growth. We must not compare ourselves with others but rather, go within - for our own perfect answers. And yet, everything that we do we are doing not just for ourselves but for the collective consciousness.

Emotionally and psychologically:

Feelings of being irritable, tense, or angry. Feelings of being disconnected from the demands of our families, jobs and daily commitments - feelings of being removed from the physical world around us. Trying very hard not to be judgmental then having unexpected feelings of anger or rage rise up with great intensity. This can be compounded by feelings of guilt and/or judgment toward ourselves as we attempt to stay centered in the Love energies which we know are necessary to raise the consciousness of the planet. There may be manic-depressive symptoms, alternating feelings of emotional heaviness - then sudden feelings of lightness. Depression - then euphoria. Simple mood swings. Feelings upon awakening that we have just left a "class" where we were being taught on other levels. Many long-time mediatators - including myself - are experiencing longer and longer periods where meditation is next to impossible.

Mental:

Forgetting what we're saying in the middle of a sentence. Going into a room and forgetting what we wanted there. Being unable - in the middle of a sentence - to find the right word. Feeling as though we have no frame of reference for what is transpiring right in front of us. Stepping out of "time" - our perception of time becomes erratic. This can become extreme in some cases. I was once reading a book - knew what time I started - stopped and looked at a clock in what I perceived to be about an hour. Only 15 minutes had passed and yet I had actually read - and retained - the amount of material it would normally take me an hour to read. Yes, the clock was working properly.

Physical:

Sleep disturbances. Periods of needing to sleep for prolonged periods along with experiencing exhaustion when awake. Periods where a mere 2 hours is more than enough sleep and energy is high when awake. Sharp pains in the head and behind the eyes. Stinging or burning on the skin as circulation restricts and increases alternately. Flu-like symptoms: muscle aches, headaches, non-specific aches and pains, sinus problems, extreme congestion, feelings of toxicity. Ringing or buzzing in the ears. Bloat no matter how little is eaten. Periods of insatible hunger - cravings for foods not normally eaten. Periods of time with no feelings of hunger at all. Weight seems out of control swinging up and down with no relation to the amount of food consumed. Inability of the body to adjust to room temperatures. Inadvertently stepping out of the body completely during periods of meditation or deep relaxation.

One of the more disconcerting physical symptoms requires a bit more explanation. I call it "energy flashes." I've heard men refer to it as "hot flashes." As a woman who has passed the menapausal "hot flash" stage however, I can assure you that there is a big difference. With a "hot flash" the room seems to become uncomfortably warm. The heat seems to be around the outside of the body. "Energy flashes" seem to come from within. The heat suddenly begins at a small point within the physical body. It then seems to spread and move until the entire internal system is quite hot. It could be likened to the way in which a microwave oven works - cooking from the center outward. It has been my experience that thse energy flashes come just prior to quantum leaps in consciousness. I would be very interested in hearing of other's experiences with this particular symptom.

Convinced that they are actually physically ill, many people report making doctor appointments and undergoing examination only to discover, when all is said and done, that nothing is wrong. Or for whatever reasons, blood or urine tests sometimes indicate abnormalities, but upon a second round of testing, prove to be normal. Symptoms tend to be misdiagnosed or dismissed entirely, leaving the individuals to conclude that they've suddenly become hypochondriacs or worse yet, mental cases.

What are you experiencing? Do you feel frightened or zoned out? Do you need someone to turn to for support, encouragement and validation? This phenomenon is so new and different, few therapists are prepared to address or understand these types of experiences. It's time to come out of the closet and to speak of these things so that we might work with them instead of against them in our best interest. It's time to share with and support one another as we move through this disconcerting Ascension Adjustment Syndrome (AAS). In so doing, we are then able to more easily come into the remembrance that we were a part of setting up these spiritually challenging times. Then we can recognize that we came here to be a part of the most exciting time imaginable, knowing full well that we are up to these challenges of the Ascension process for ourselves and earth!

Solutions:

We are rebuilding and remodeling our entire systems. Our very cellular structure is changing. It's important to acknowledge what is happening. As these symptoms express we are also bringing up old issues to be cleansed. Not only from this lifetime but from all that ever went before. The physical, mental and emotional bodies are all receiving cleansing and healing. The intensity and timing seems to be different for everyone.

Often the symptoms seem to come in waves. Just when you think it's over - a whole new cycle begins. In my personal experience, as soon as I understood what was happening, I as able to surrender to it and accept it without fear or those "crazy" feelings. The key for me was to stop the struggle and just go with it.

Listen to the body. We need to honor what is taking place and cooperate with it. Rest when you feel tired. Work when the creative energy is raging. I learned to ask for sleep when I reached a point where I knew it was dangerous to continue to function on two hours per night. Amazingly, as soon as I asked, peaceful and restful sleep was delivered. Rest , read, see calming movies, listen to soothing music, spend as much time as possible near water or in nature. Garden - communicate with the devic world and Mother Earth herself. Drink large quantities of water. This actually purges disharmonious energies, which are stored in the cells, from the body. Seek the help of energy workers and massage therapy. Use flower and gem essences, aroma therapy and homeopathic traetments. These all provide natural healing energies and bring us nearer to the place where we will remember who we are. We will reconnect to our souls at the deepest levels and remember our part in this DivineMission.

Let the karmic build-up be released. Let the processes go - ask the Universe for help - and just stand by. If problems with meditation occur, don't struggle. Celebrate the fact that as we rise in consciousness through these energies it is no longer necessary for us to go into altered states of consciousness to accomplish what we once could only accomplish through meditation. Remember that we are under contract with the Universe, and with our souls, to be part of this most blessed and wonderful evolutionary leap. And everything is exactly the way it's supposed to be - at this moment.

I hope this is helpful and would be interested in hearing of other experiences.

Again, thanks much everyone for lending an ear, or should I say typing finger?