Inquiring mind

 REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder is a sleep disorder in which you physically act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with vocal sounds and sudden, often violent arm and leg movements during REM sleep — sometimes called dream-enacting behavior. The onset of REM sleep behavior disorder is often gradual and it can get worse with time. REM sleep behavior disorder may be associated with other neurological conditions, such as Lewy body dementia (also called dementia with Lewy bodies), Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy. What are the Symptoms? With REM sleep behavior disorder, instead of experiencing the normal temporary paralysis of your arms and legs (atonia) during REM sleep, you physically act out your dreams. The onset can be gradual or sudden, and episodes may occur occasionally or several times a night. The disorder often worsens with time. Symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder may include: Movement, such as kicking, punch...

Sleep Paralysis    Over the centuries, symptoms of sleep paralysis have been described in many ways and often attributed to an "evil" presence.  Almost every culture throughout history has had stories of shadowy evil creatures that terrify helpless humans at night. People have long sought explanations for this mysterious sleep -time paralysis and the accompanying feelings of terror. What Is Sleep Paralysis? Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking.   When Does Sleep Paralysis Usually Occur? Sleep paralysis usually occurs at one of two times. If it occurs while you are falling asleep, it's called hypnagogic or predormital sleep paralysis . If it happens as you are waking up, it's called hypnopompic or post...

Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder   Did you ever had a feeling that you're observing yourself from outside your body? or do you have a sense that things around you aren't real? If so, you may have depersonalization-derealization disorder.  It can be very disturbing and you may feel like you're living in a dream. Many people have a passing experience of depersonalization or derealization at some point. But when these feelings keep occurring or never completely go away and interfere with your ability to function, it's considered depersonalization-derealization disorder. This disorder is more common in people who've had traumatic experiences.   What are the symptoms? Depersonalization symptoms Feelings that you're an outside observer of your thoughts, feelings, your body or parts of your body — for example, as if you were floating in air above yourself Feeling like a robot or that you're not in control of your speech or movements The sense that your bod...