why are my perceptions playing tricks how can i release myself from this false awakening look and inspect everything s out of whack i need to reset take a second and breathe recover my wits and get to the bottom of this my heart attacks and caves in on itself think i m losing what soundness i had left now i m awake but then realize it s fake oh no paralyzed with fear what if none of it s real the question thrives burnt bright on the back of my eyelids awake or asleep what if none of it s real why are my perceptions playing tricks how can i release myself from this false awakening why are my perceptions playing tricks how can i release myself from this will i ever wake up 