Near-death experiences aren’t all that rare. As many as 20% of people who survive cardiac arrest and 15% of those who’ve been in intensive care report having various “adventures.” Incidentally,…
Indian researcher Amalesh Honnekeri conducted a review of scientific articles on the topic of sleep paralysis. This condition has a rich history in various cultures’ folklores, which have explained it…
Sleep paralysis is a complex phenomenon at the intersection of neurobiology, psychiatry, genetics, and cultural beliefs. American researcher Zarif Bin Akhtar examined 60 scientific papers on this topic and found…
Auditory and visual hallucinations during sleep paralysis often possess a mystical quality. They resemble the experience of using psychedelics and differ from the more plausible, everyday hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.…
Imagine a “waiting room” on the border of worlds, where you can talk to a departed loved one. This form of therapy actually exists: using special techniques, a psychologist can…
The world of lucid dreaming has limitless possibilities, but lucid nightmares can also occur when a person realizes they’re dreaming but cannot control the plot and, worse, can’t wake up.…
How can lucid dreams save a life? Although American Daniel Kolen did not conduct research, he shared a story from his own experience at a scientific conference. In 2023 and…
REMspace has begun shipping its LucidMe mask, a smart device designed to make it easier to enter and control lucid dreams. It helps users maintain awareness as they fall asleep…
Many people who experience sleep paralysis are hesitant to share their experiences out of fear of being labeled as crazy or otherwise stigmatized. In her dissertation, British philosopher Sheila Pryce…
One in three people has woken up unable to move at least once in their life. Such experiences are especially terrifying when there’s a shadowy figure or demon standing in…
Forty percent of people have experienced sleep paralysis at least once in their lives—a terrifying state where the mind awakens, but the body refuses to move. This figure was presented…
Scientists often study sleep paralysis in students. It’s believed that their lives concentrate on all the provoking factors—stress, lack of sleep, alcohol, and an overall unhealthy schedule. Another survey was…
The female hormonal cycle influences sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations. This conclusion was reached by Dutch researchers led by M. Vringer, who surveyed 180 women with narcolepsy or hypersomnia. They…
Researchers from Indonesia, led by Ella Violinza, found that sleep paralysis—a frightening state in which consciousness awakens while the body remains immobile—isn’t as common among students as previously thought. They…
Sleep paralysis is one of the phase states, and people can enter lucid dreams from it. However, it is often presented as a malfunction in the brain and a reflection…
Have you ever dealt with fears, excess weight, complexes, or depression? These problems can be solved with the help of a psychologist, by way of a long and expensive process.…
The prevalence of sleep paralysis among the general population is estimated to range from 7.6% to 28%. However, there are high-risk groups—for example, students. In a survey conducted by scientists…
DMT is a psychedelic that induces hallucinations, and scientists and journalists often link its consumption to near-death experiences. Recently, researchers from the UK—Pascal Michael, David Luke, and Oliver Robinson—compared the…
Tinnitus is the perception of a ringing or buzzing in the ears without an objective external cause for the sound. It can also manifest as hissing or whistling, as the…
An international group of scientists are conducting an ongoing experiment on the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through lucid dreaming. The authors include Garret Yount (USA) and Tadas Stumbrys…
