As someone who occasionally finds themselves sleepwalking, I’m quite familiar with the confusion and astonishment I experience upon awakening in the midst of a sleepwalking episode. Every time it happens, I exhale deeply, grateful that I didn’t come across any harm and managed to wake up on my own. You might question, why is it […]
Dreams are a universal experience. Sometimes they’re vividly recalled upon waking, while other times, like in my case, it’s hard to recall the dream’s details, which often depends on the depth of your sleep. This observation led me to ponder, at what sleep stage do dreams occur? Stages of Sleep and Dreaming According to Psych […]
A multitude of activities occur during our slumber. Physically, our bodies rejuvenate from the day’s exertions, while our brains assimilate the myriad of information collected. It’s during particular sleep phases that we’re prone to dreaming, but just how many dreams do we experience each night? The answer is down to individual differences, and whether you […]
Ever experienced a sudden twitch while sleeping, or seen someone else do it? This phenomenon of jumping or twitching during sleep certainly raises the question: Why does this happen? Some might attribute it to dream activity, while others may consider it the result of involuntary muscle spasms. I set out to uncover the real reason […]
Have you ever found yourself waking up in the dead of night, only to discover you can’t move at all? It’s quite a scary situation to encounter, especially when all you’re seeking is some peaceful rest. But what exactly triggers sleep paralysis? Upon facing it for the first time, you might fear that something seriously […]
This post is the winning essay for our 2017 Scholarship by Mason Lovell of The Ohio State University. When they can get one, everyone enjoys a night of peaceful, restful sleep. Even more so, everyone enjoys complaining about their inability to experience such a night. There are a million reasons why so many people nowadays struggle […]
Sleep paralysis occurs at the moment you’re on the brink of falling asleep or right when you’re waking up, leaving you entirely immobilized except for your ability to move your eyes. You might be wondering: How long can sleep paralysis last? That’s a valid question, and the duration of sleep paralysis varies based on the […]
Securing a good night of rest is crucial for maintaining energy and feeling rejuvenated. Several factors can impact the quality of your sleep, among which alcohol plays a significant role in disrupting it. While some individuals may believe that a drink before sleep aids in falling asleep faster, if you ever catch yourself asking, “why […]
Sleeping solo has its perks – the entire bed is yours, and there’s no battle for the blankets. However, for others, the mere idea of sleeping by themselves may invoke feelings of panic and anxiety due to not having someone to sleep with. What steps can be taken if you’re afraid of sleeping alone? Set […]
Waking up consistently at the same hour every night is anything but enjoyable. Here you are, once more, losing precious sleep, and getting back to sleep might be a struggle—so once you’re awake, you’re really awake. Understanding why you wake up at 2am every night could be the key to stopping it. We have identified […]
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