PTSD Nightmares & Insomnia

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), previously known as “war neurosis,” is a psychiatric condition which develops in approximately 10% of persons who are exposed to severely threatening trauma (a single event…

Night Terror (Sleep Terror)

Also members of the unpleasant menagerie of bad dreams and sleeping disorders, Night Terrors are known to be most frequent in children aged 3-13. Some adults suffer from Night Terrors…

Sleep Paralysis (Demons & Hallucinations)

Sleep paralysis is a peculiar state of consciousness, during which the person suffering its effects finds him/herself wide awake in the middle of a dream/nightmare, fully paralyzed. During sleep paralysis,…

How to Stop Nightmares & Bad Dreams

For some unfortunate people, sleep is not something to look forward to because that is when they are confronted with unpleasant and upsetting dreams, which can be extremely vivid, and…

Sleep Restriction Therapy for Insomnia

Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) is a component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As such, it addresses certain aspects of insomnia. In the context of CBT, SRT teams up with other…

Stimulus Control Therapy for Better Sleep

Stimulus Control is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) component, for the treatment of insomnia. Its main target is the deconstruction of the classical conditioning responses which lead to conditioned arousal.…

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal The Easy Way

Have you been taking benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), etc. for years? Are you suffering from the adverse effects of these drugs, such as memory impairment, oversedation, and…

Idiopathic Hypersomnia / Hypersomnolence

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness which is not relieved even after long naps and a good night's sleep. A state of sleep drunkenness…

Insomnia – How to Overcome Sleeplessness

In this comprehensive article on insomnia, I describe the most common treatments for sleeplessness. I begin with Western Medicine's pharmacologic treatment, which is very efficient, but its effects are not…

How to Recover from Jetlag

For most people, Jet Lag (often described as a bad case of hangover, without the great night out) is no more than minor annoyance. First of all: it only affects…

Video Game Dreams & Lucid Dreaming

In a world increasingly mediated by technology, a fascinating intersection has arisen between "lucid dreaming and video games." This unique intersection has given birth to an intriguing phenomenon known as…

What Causes Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a one of the most common and potentially dangeorus sleep disorders. A person who suffers from sleep apnea may stop breathing repeatledly throughout the night, causing an…

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Apnea is an episode of complete obstruction of the upper airway, which makes it impossible to breath and reduces oxygen in the blood. Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by…

Signs of Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a hypersomnolence disorder, which is unrelated to sleep-related breathing disorders. Hypersomnolence is a state of excessiveness sleep or tiredness. Thus, narcolepsy is a state of excessive sleepiness, not…

Harmala Alkaloids

Whether you're interested in making your own Ayahuasca potion potentiating various drugs and supplements or getting some dreamless sleep harmala alkaloids are an excellent supplement to try. Harmala alkaloids, specifically…

PSSD (Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction)

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a significant medical concern that arises following the intake of SSRI (selective serotonin uptake inhibitor) or SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) medications. These drugs, commonly prescribed…