Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#16 - Sleep Paralysis: There's a Demon In My Bed
Almost half of all people will experience the terrifying feeling of awakening from sleep unable to move. Sleep paralysis has its roots deep in history and separating fact from lore is not always easy. this this episode we will:
- explore the history and mythology surrounding sleep paralysis, the night hag, incubus/succubus, and the origin of the term nightmare
- contrast different cultural interpretations of sleep paralysis as well as the various treatments believed to ward off the condition
- explore the incidence of the disorder both as an isolated phenomenon as well as a chronic state
- describe the various ways in which it manifests in individuals
- list the risk factors and predisposing conditions for sleep paralysis
- detail the neural pathways and highlight the neuroanatomy of the process and how it links to causes and risk factors
- discuss treatment options and for whom they may be appropriate
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!