Sleep paralysis sucks, but I have some tricks for those that share my plight. In my experience it's always happened while I was sleeping on my back, and after a while of striving to sleep on my sides I can say I haven't had an episode. Also, when you find yourself in that state of paralysis, attempt to wiggle your toes. Doing that has broken me out of it a few times. 

Anyone else here battle with sleep paralysis?