My son started having night terrors around the age of one (of course at first we didn't know what they were!!!!!). We also found, as did Minnie, that the best way to shake them from that awful in between state was to turn the light on and have him go to the bathroom. We would sit with him in there until he calmed down and until he was a little bit awake. Sometimes it would take another time but for the most part he would go back down and would be calm for the rest of the night (and we would get some sleep without feeling so bad!). Hope this helps.
Jules
