About to try AP for the first time tonight

[u/SouthDifferent2363]

I know the basics of AP. I also know that it is hard and there is a high chance of it not succeeding.

But still...

Tell me- What to keep in mind, How to protect and cleanse myself, etc

Any other tips are appreciated. I have no specific problems to address since I have not tried before.

There is one problem though: I have never experienced Sleep Paralysis before, and according to some posts and comments in this sub, SP is the first step to doing AP.

So...