Opening your eyes [WILD]

[Ascor]

Do you need to open your eyes after you are in SP? I've told that only then you can see hallucinations. Thanks, Ascor

[Arch]

HH isn't just visual, so you can still hear it, and no I find I see HH on the back of my eyes so I don't think you need to open them. Most guides tell you not to focus on the HH, unless you try to manipulate them in order to transition into the dream. Take a look at some more WILD guides and try them out to find what works best for you.

[Morten]

Hey Ascor, welcome to DV! During sleep paralysis you can experience HH (hypnogenic hallucinations) and they can both be sounds and sights. It's different from person to person, but I don't have to open my eyes to see hallucinations. I see all kind of beautiful colors splashing around, and they sometimes transform into a beautiful landscape. I know some people experience scary hallucinations like the old hag, so I wouldn't recommend you to open your eyes during SP. But at the same time SP can very beautiful.

[Stirred]

In SP you are stuck and at the mercy of whatever your mind throws at you. If it's hallucinations you want, go for it. If you want a lucid dream, keep your eyes closed and wait for the transition to come.