Don’t panic.  That’s my first piece of advice, just like if you’re drowning in water, don’t panic. Recognize that the paralysis and hallucinations are just sleep paralysis. In the moment, we tend to forget that. Nothing is real, and it will be over sooner if…

Answer: It is Hell! Notice how I didn’t choose a scary image for this, I hate when I search sleep paralysis and creepy ghosts pop up — not fun. I like to describe this phenomenon as a disconnect between your body and brain; your body is still…