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14 Tips for Getting Rid of Nightmares

Posted by Ryan Hurd on September 2, 2010 | 10 Comments

Sometimes the only dreams we remember are the ones we wish we could forget. Nightmares can be instructive, and most psychologists believe that they are a healthy part of life. But if you are plagued by repetitive nightmares and are losing sleep, sometimes changing your daily habits can reduce nightmare frequency. In general, nightmares can [...]

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Book Review: Dark Intrusions by Louis Proud

Posted by Ryan Hurd on July 23, 2010 | 8 Comments

Dark Intrusions by Louis Proud is a much needed investigation into the paranormal aspects of sleep paralysis visions. Proud digs deep and views SP within the philosophical and literary traditions of spiritualism, mediumship, ghost hauntings and channeling. Hands down, it’s pretty much the spookiest book I’ve read this year.

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9 Ways to Wake Up From Sleep Paralysis

Posted by Ryan Hurd on April 29, 2010 | 202 Comments

Sleep paralysis is the terrifying feeling of being held down after just waking up or going to sleep. You can’t move or scream, and sometimes this paralysis is accompanied with the certainty that someone –or something — is in the room. Quite simply, sleep paralysis is one of the most horrifying experiences in life, because [...]

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Sleep Paralysis, Fear, and Spirituality

Posted by Ryan Hurd on February 26, 2010 | 13 Comments

The following is an excerpt from my soon-to-be published ebook, Sleep Paralysis: A Dreamer’s Guide. This section illustrates how sleep paralysis is a complex set of experiences that includes body paralysis, waking hallucinations, and the fear that connects these two strands together, reinforcing the nightmarish aspects of the condition.

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Sleep Paralysis Treatment – Stop Feelings of Being Held Down at Night

Posted by Ryan Hurd on January 22, 2010 | 80 Comments

Sleep Paralysis is a troubling sleep condition that is deeply misunderstood in our culture. Experienced by millions as an incubus attack or being “ridden by a witch,” sleep paralysis (SP) has biological causes that are related to sleep hygiene, stress, and insomnia.

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The Link Between Depression and Dreams

Posted by Ryan Hurd on September 15, 2009 | 15 Comments

Sleep plays a major role in mood regulation; that’s a truism that is behind every mother’s call for “time to go to bed!” But while the links between dreams and depression are well documented, the role of dreams in maintaining mental health is still one of the most confusing components in the function of [...]