Does Carbon Dioxide Cause Near-Death Experiences?
Nigel Shaw, a researcher from New Zealand, has proposed that carbon dioxide is the cause of near-death experiences. When a patient has breathing or heart problems that put them in…
Do Parental Relationships Affect the Practice of Phase States?
According to attachment theory, we all develop one of three attachment strategies from childhood, depending on our relationships with our parents. These are secure (healthy relationships), anxious (a person constantly…
Does Sleep Paralysis Become More Pleasant Over Time?
Sleep paralysis is often accompanied by hallucinations, and though it can be a frightening experience, this is not always the case. Israeli researcher Yair Lavi surveyed 216 people to find…
A Recipe for Sleep Paralysis: Yoga, Mantras, and Vitamin D
Indian doctors Dattaprasad Sawant and Neha Kamble have presented a treatment plan for sleep paralysis. Although they remind us that it is a harmless condition, it can cause fear. A…
Guided Dreaming as Psychotherapy
Lucid dreaming gives people a safe environment for addressing psychological issues. Canadian researcher Bei Linda Tang, whose work focuses on both ordinary dreams and controlled dreams, suggests expanding these methods.…
Lucid Dreaming for People with (Dis)abilities
We spend a third of our lives asleep, and some people can experience a full life only in their dreams. This prompted Ukrainian educators Voznyuk and Dubasenyuk to propose using…
Three Methods of Healing Through Dreams
Sleep restores our bodies and minds, both physically and psychologically. Indian researcher Ayush Srivastava proposed three methods to enhance this restorative process, primarily focusing on resolving psychological issues. The author…
Do Lucid Dreams and Nightmares Lead to Depression?
How are lucid dreams related to psychological health? Researchers from the US and Canada, led by leading lucid dreaming researcher Michelle Carr, set out to find out. They surveyed 1332…
Academic Stress → Sleep Paralysis?
Students are more likely to experience sleep paralysis than the general population. In their lives, they deal with various factors known to trigger this phenomenon, including stress, sleep deprivation, irregular…
Treating Nightmares with Lucid Dreaming
Sleep paralysis and nightmares can be turned into lucid dreams, allowing the dreamer to control the narrative. Scientists from the US, led by Jennifer Mundt and with the participation of…
Using Humor and Prayer to Manage Sleep Paralysis
We naturally experience paralysis every night when we sleep. This is necessary to prevent the sleeper from acting out their dreams, which could lead them to harm to themselves and…
Do Schizophrenics Experience Lucid Dreams More Often than Other People?
Hong Kong researcher Calvin Kai-Ching Yu conducted a study involving 127 patients with various psychological disorders and a control group of 164 healthy individuals. He investigated dream intensity, thematic content,…
Do Lucid Dreamers Confuse Dreams and Reality?
Lucid dreaming can be beneficial for psychological well-being, with combatting nightmares being the most popular application. However, an international group of scientists led by Sofia Tzioridou, with the participation of…
Do Out-of-Body Experiences Dissolve the Ego and Enhance Empathy?
Leaving one’s body alters one’s perspective on the world, leading to a sense of unity with others, dissolving the ego, and enhancing empathy. This is the hypothesis proposed in a…
Can Near-Death Experiences Be Induced by Psychedelics?
Researchers have repeatedly noted similarities between near-death experiences and the effects of psychedelic drugs. However, it’s incredibly challenging to find subjects to participate in scientific research on this topic since…
Sleep Paralysis Doesn’t Paralyze Everyone?
Italian researchers Costanza Colombo and Nicola Cellini conducted a survey on sleep paralysis among students. Students are often chosen as respondents since they often experience stress and constant sleep disruptions,…
Stars Suffer from Sleep Paralysis: From Josie Gibson to Vicky Kaushal
Josie Gibson, host of British TV show This Morning, confessed to suffering from sleep paralysis. In conversation with her co-host, she mentioned that she has “really weird dreams” and experiences…
A Life Management Program for People Who Have Had Near-Death Experiences
Researchers from the Philippines, led by RaahAbishai Alanzalon, have proposed a comprehensive well-being and life management program for individuals who have had near-death experiences. The program aims to support survivors…
Are People Who Suffer from Lucid Nightmares Nervous and Irresponsible?
Lucid dreaming is one way to combat nightmares. However, even when a person understands that they are asleep, they cannot wake up. A group of scientists from the UK led…
Out-of-Body Experience and Sleep Paralysis After Surgery
Doctors from New Zealand, led by Banerji Antara, published a case study of a 78-year-old woman who underwent surgery. After the procedure, she opened her eyes, coughed, moved her arms,…
