I've been afflicted with sleep paralysis since I was a kid. As a kid, it was never anything bad, I'd panic as I tried to wake myself and breath.
In my mid twenties it went dark. I had an episode in the middle of the night with a demon. I woke up attempting to throw a punch at this entity that was pure evil. I wanted them out of my house. Over the years I had a few other creepy/dark encounters. They were rare and only happened maybe once a year.
That was the case for years, until this winter. I had three nights in a row of very evil episodes with these dark entities. I was at my wits end. I prayed. I prayed ephesians 6:10-18. Asked the lord to help me fight and defeat them.
It stopped. That very night I had the best night's sleep that I've had in a long time.
The lord will protect you, just ask.
My encounters with demons are not near as involved, but I can tell when they are nearby. My solution has not failed me yet. I summon up the boldest voice I can muster and say loudly,
"demons be gone in the name of Jesus my Lord, Saviour and Redeemer"
Emphasis on Jesus.
^^^ This ^^^
From what I understand, they greatly fear Jesus.