Listen "#82 - Exploding Head Syndrome: Exploding In The Night"
Episode Synopsis
If catathrenia (Episode 30) is the parasomnia that bothers everyone except the sleeper, exploding head syndrome (EHS) is the parasomnia the only bothers the sleeper, and very much so at that. Imaging being awakened by a sound so loud and dreadful that you awaken certain that you are about to die. In this episode we will:Define exploding head syndromeReview the key characteristics of the parasomniaExplore the history and legend of EHSExamine the demographics of the disorderUnderstand the incidence and age range of the parasomniaMention theories that might explain its underlying causeDiscuss potential treatment optionsProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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