sleep paralysis, some dark entity touching my shoulders
Sleep paralysis is a normal physiological response that occurs during REM sleep. However, when accompanied by a feeling of fear or a sense of a dark entity touching your shoulders, it is likely a nightmare. Nightmares can often symbolize feelings of powerlessness and fear in waking life.
The dark entity touching your shoulders could represent a fear or anxiety you have been carrying with you, or perhaps a feeling of being held down or oppressed in some area of your life. It may be helpful to explore these feelings with a therapist or counselor to gain a deeper understanding of what may be behind them and how to deal with them in a healthy way.