Savannah

Here's an simple enough way to hallucinate that's not physically harmful in any way: Preferably done at night on a day that you're very tired. Also, minimal noise or distraction in the environment. Your goal here is to achieve something similar to lucid dreaming BEFORE you're actually asleep. There's a very high chance you will lucid dream(aware your sleeping, able to control your dreams) once you do fall asleep. Lay down on your back with your arms by your side. Work on relaxing every part of your body. When you're relaxed, don't move a single part of your body, try to not even twitch, however feel free to move your eyes to look at the phosphenes (little stars/patterns you see when you close your eyes). Here you can also let your mind wander a little, focus on visualizing and thinking about something you want to dream or hallucinate about. Avoid scary stuff. During this time avoid slipping into actual sleep. Staying aware of your physical body and mind can help with this, avoid letting your mind wander far, keep thoughts more focused and sharp rather than diffused and quiet (like how they are usually right before you sleep). After about 45mins (Try not to think about the time, just visualize images and think happy and it will go by quickly.) your brain will think you're sleeping and send messages to your body to sleep. Most people feel something firm pushing gently down on their chest at this stage, if you feel this then it's your cue that you're physically sleeping. You may open your eyes now, (if you can't open your eyes don't be alarmed, your body naturally handicaps itself while sleeping so you don't hurt yourself while dreaming, if this happens you may have waited too long). When you open your eyes you will hallucinate, if you can't open your eyes you will lucid dream. I recommend caution when messing with your dreams, I tried this once and I haven't slept or felt quiet the same since (it's been a couple months). I did not hallucinate but experienced something like an out of body experience and then went straight into a false awakening ("waking up" in your dream). "I woke up" in my bed and got up, walking into the other room I realized something wasn't right and that I was, in fact, dreaming. Although I was unable to grasp hold of the dream and could not control it (sometimes it takes a lot of practice) I ended up being stuck in the longest, most realistic nightmare of my life. Knowing I was dreaming but somehow not being able to make it happy or wake up. . The only simple way to explain all the weird occurrences is it seems like the barrier between my conscious and sub-conscious mind weakened. I've recently been showing symptoms leaning towards narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, and a form of amnesia. My proprioceptive sense seems much different, I frequently get the feeling I'm dreaming during the day then I dismiss the idea when everything seems absolutely normal, and lucid dream (I'm not trying to, I don't like it) more often than I sleep normally. I just added my experience in there for perspective and info, I know it seems strange and these are all controversial subjects. I'm not worried as of now, but I'm considering seeing a doctor soon if symptoms persists. Also, if you know anything further info. or an explanation for my experience please let me know.