Apartment Complex Plagued by Alien Abductions

Dear Doc:

Since September, three people in my apartment complex say that they have been abducted by aliens. Two of them recently lost their jobs and the other one moved out immediately after being medically examined by the aliens--at least that's what she said. I'm concerned that my complex is being targeted. Should I move out? I'd like to but it would involve breaking my lease and the complex is conveniently located near my job and the beach in El Segundo, California.

Maria

Dear Maria:

Considering where you are located and the probable cost of breaking your lease, I'd stay put for now. Additionally, not everyone believes in the reality of alien abduction. Research psychologist Richard J. McNally of Harvard University says that people who claim they've been abducted by aliens suffer from a fairly common disorder. They're victims of sleep paralysis accompanied by "hypnopompic visions." Sufferers often sleep with their eyes open and dream of floating in space or of shadowy beings. About 15 percent of adults have experienced the condition at one time or another.
Doc