Of all the sleep disorders, “exploding head syndrome” (EHS) has arguably the most intriguing name. We’re also interested in the equally intriguing phenomenon of sleep paralysis, which involves a temporary period of paralysis occurring between sleep and wakefulness, often accompanied by hallucinations. If you have ever experienced either EHS or sleep paralysis, or even if you haven’t, we would love to hear from you. Sounds like exploding head syndrome Read moreIn addition to explosions, other types of loud noise perceived during episodes of EHS include gunshots, fireworks, thunder, doors slamming, clapping, shouting, and the clash of cymbals. Amongst the questions of particular interest to us are the following: What is the relationship between these unusual sleep experiences and other sleep habits?

Source: The Guardian October 31, 2017 06:00 UTC