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How do I know if I'm actually having an out of body experience?

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There's not a lot of agreement about what an out of body experience actually is. Some people see it as a spiritual or paranormal experience in which some part of your being literally leaves your body, while others believe it's purely a neurological phenomenon. It's up to you to decide if your personal experience feels genuine and legitimate to you.

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I felt the vibration, hearing loud things (you may call it "pre-OBE"), and I know it's OBE. Can I go and visit my dead relatives in heaven?

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You can try! Once you enter the OBE state, experiment with exploring beyond your immediate surroundings. Focus on your specific intention (i.e., where exactly you would like to go) next time you have an OBE.

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Very nice. I have one question, though. Can we travel anywhere in our surroundings while being in our bed? Or is it limited to our room only?

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Some people report being able to travel great distances or visit other planes of existence during OBEs. Once you get comfortable entering an OBE state, experiment with moving beyond your immediate surroundings and see where you can go!

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Does swallowing count as moving, or will that mess up my attempt at an OBE?

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Swallowing will not affect your attempt.

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Can I see people in real life while in astral form?

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You can think of this person and you can see the person, but they cannot see you.

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If someone enters the room while my spirit is away, will I return to my body?

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If that person wakes you up by shaking you or speaking to you, then you will. If you're left alone, you will be unaffected.

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Are there limits to where someone can go out of body?

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No. In some cases, people have even gone back in time! There are no limits when you know how to astral project.

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How can I clear my mind?

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You can start by thinking of one thing and that one thing only. Don't move or speak.

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Can I eat and drink while having this experience?

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No, as it's your unconscious self.

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How do you return to your body?

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You are always linked to your body. Some people say if you are awakened while out of body you die, which is just not true. If you are awakened while out of your body, you return in the same instant you wake, almost everyone can and has done this at some time.

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Can you hear in the astral realm?

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Yes, you can even have conversations!

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Are there any risks to having an OBE?

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The only risk is that you might find yourself experiencing some intense anxiety or fear at first.

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Every time I have an OBE I get really scared. How can I control this?

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If you're scared of it, it's because you are experiencing your inner thoughts and fears from daily life manifesting in the OBE, you may have to deal with some repressed feelings. When you're having an OBE, tell yourself that you are safe, that you remain tethered to your body, and try to replace the fear with love. Fear is the creation of your own mind, you are in complete control of it.

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What is the time ratio like between the physical plane and the astral plane?

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The time you spend in the astral plane will be the same as the physical plane, although it may feel like years longer.

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Will this be harder to do if I am a 12-year-old with ADHD?

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Age is irrelevant, and young people often find it easier to astral project as they're more likely to believe in things unproven. ADHD can make this more difficult, but with daily meditation practice, it will become possible for you.

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How can I wake up from sleep paralysis?

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Keep calm and remember that nothing can hurt you. Focus on moving your fingers and toes; once you get physical sensation back, you'll wake up.

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How long can you be out of body? What if you don't get hungry or thirsty?

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It usually lasts for a few minutes, but may be broken if you are woken up by someone else, or if your physical body is in danger.

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How do I return to my body once I'm done?

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Just close your eyes and imagine yourself in bed, waking up.

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How much time, approximately, does it take you to leave your body?

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For some, it may take as little as ten minutes. But for a novice, 45 minutes to an hour and a half is typical.

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Can I find more people besides me in the experience?

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Yes, you can see more people if they are in the experience. In fact, you can do it with a friend and explore together.

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Is having an out of body experience be related to sleep apnea?

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No. Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in your breathing while sleeping. An out of body experience is when your mental self is lifted from your physical self.

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Can I die from an out of body experience?

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No. An out of body experience is just your mental self viewing the world. If you ever get lost, just wait. You will snap back to your body when it gets hungry, thirsty, etc. Most of the things you meet will be the stuff you imagined, so just thing of nice things and it will be fine. An out of body experience is completely safe.

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Does it have to be dark in my room room in order for this to work, or can there be some light?

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You can do this if there is some light in your room. It may be difficult to focus, however, and get your body asleep.

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Does swallowing count as moving?

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Normal, involuntary movements like breathing and swallowing are fine, just try to avoid any active movement of limbs and so forth.

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Once I was in a lift and I walked out, I was paralyzed and I thought I was floating. Is this an OBE?

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Yes, most likely!

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Can I die while having an out of body experience?

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No, you cannot die while having an out of body experience. Remember, an out of body experience is just your mental self viewing your physical self. It is completely safe.

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I can't get my mental self out of my body. I'm finding it really hard. How can I make it easier?

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Meditate daily, so you can have relaxed state of mind before trying. Also, it helps if you try this after a couple hours of waking up from a good night's sleep.

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Can I be under the covers while I do this?

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Yes. You can use anything to make you comfortable.

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Whenever I try to open my astral eyes, I open my physical eyes. Any tips?

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Do it slowly. If you feel your eyes are opening, then close your astral eye again. Try again but slower this time. It may take a few attempts.

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How do I make myself stay half awake?

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You have to stay somewhat focused on your surroundings so you can wake yourself up if you start to drift off.

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