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My friend told me about a similar experience. She's sure she is awake, but she can't move a muscle. She hears scratching under her mattress. One time she actually saw a hairy hand with claws coming up the side of her bed. She actually had to force her body to move..she grabbed the roasary beads from the nightstand. The thing disappeared and she has not had this experience since. She always sleeps with the rosary beads close by. I hope you will find peace. Just remember this quote from the bible..."If God is for us, who can be against us". Have faith. When this happens, keep yourself focused on The Lord..God Bless you and your wonder family.