I guess I should explain that I mean without the use of substances
This dosen't quite fit into any forum so I posted here because this is not something I need help with, just wanted to share:

I remember being very young, my dad always watched national geographic and those shows always freaked me out, especially the one I saw about the lions. Well, I have always been the type that my mind keeps going even when my body is tired. When I was young this often resulted in sleep paralysis and hallucinations (HI maybe?)

I remember once when I was 5 years old. I was awake for a long time just staring at the walls when imagery started to appear, This eventully formed into a vivd lion that sat at the foot of my bed. He just sat there growling or roaring at me. I started screaming for my parents. My mom had to sit with me for a good fifteen minutes and assure me that there was no lion in the room! She must have thought I was crazy as wailed on and on "It's right there! don't you see it!"

I was just wondering if anyone else has had HI or hallucinations like this that they thought were real - please post!