Comment by ewired

> This method is so unreasonably effective I can't believe it works, but it's never failed me yet. Whenever you are in the throws of a cataplectic attack, lying motionless and completely helpless, focus all your energy into "finding" the tip of your index finger (either one will do).

Amazing, this is the exact method I found independently to escape sleep paralysis, which thankfully only happens before or after sleeping for me.