Stay calm and remind yourself it will pass
Focus on slow, steady breathing
Try to move one small muscle at a time
Wiggle your toes or fingers
Blink your eyes repeatedly
Try to move your tongue or jaw
Concentrate on making a small sound
Keep your attention on a fixed point if you can
Relax your body instead of fighting the episode
Wait for the paralysis to end on its own
After it passes, sit up slowly before standing
Turn on a light if needed after you regain movement