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As I'm sure you know, these hallucinations are very common during sleep paralysis. They have been a part of the human experience for as long as there have been humans. They are the basis for countless myths and religions. While it is easy to tell yourself you have no logical reason to fear them, they can still feel frightening. Just try to remember it is only a hallucination. If you want, you can do a bit of research to find out how our brains, eyes, and ears are combining to create these hallucinations. That might help you avoid jumping to superstitious conclusions.

There are several good ways to avoid these hallucinations. If you are inducing the WILD, you decide where to place your focus. Try to move your focus away from your body, so you have less of a chance of creating body distortions. If you spontaneously find yourself in sleep paralysis, you can always interact with the hallucinations. Remember that you are actually dreaming, so you can influence the dream the same way you would a lucid dream. Try to stay calm and ask the apparition for help. Avoid fighting, struggling, or taking on a combative stance. Keep all your requests positive. For example, you can project thoughts such as, "Help me out of bed, please." Instead of things like, "Don't strangle me." Starting a conversation with the hallucination and engaging with it can be an excellent way of transitioning into a lucid dream.