Sleep Paralysis: A Guide to Hypnagogic Visions and Visitors of the Night by Ryan Hurd

by Ryan Hurd

Sleep paralysis feels like being awake and aware in bed as someone—or something—hold you down. In this revised and updated 2nd edition of his classic Sleep Paralysis, Ryan Hurd honors these frightening hallucinations afresh from the perspective of contemporary dream science.

Praise for Sleep

"Exuding the kindness and knowledgeability that only comes from embodied experience, Hurd gives us this readable guide to befriending these often-difficult visitors." —Toko-pa Turner, Bestselling Author of Remembering Ourselves Home

"Let this masterful guide lead you into the deepest insights about the nocturnal mind, and all the discoveries waiting within." —Andrew Holecek, author of Dream Yoga and member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

"Ryan Hurd’s well-researched, newly updated, and profoundly insightful book examines this fascinating and often frightening subject with great depth and abundant personal experience." —David Jay Brown, author of Dreaming Wide Awake and The New Science of Psychedelics

"Hurd's interesting and extremely readable book helpfully includes tips for getting a better night’s sleep and ways to cope with this provocative (and sometimes scary) phenomenon." —Brian A. Sharpless, PhD, clinical psychologist and co-author of Sleep Historical, psychological, and medical perspectives

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Self Help

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Reviews

[Robert Waggoner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book that I have read on the topic of sleep paralysis. Hurd looks at the experience from various viewpoints, and offers helpful advice on how to end sleep paralysis or transform it into a lucid dream, etc. For those who suffer with sleep paralysis, I recommend reading this book.

[Vasilis St. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book belongs to the self-help category. There are some misleading information about the profile of the "victims" and the "treatment" which can used against their "illness". I will advice anyone who has similar experiences to make a thorough medical check before trying to cope with these experiences. Treat carefully.

[Rori Rockman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some things about the book annoyed me. For instance, the author seemed overly prone to relating the book to his own personal experiences with sleep paralysis, which annoyed me when I didn't share those experiences. A third of the book is devoted to seeing, like, spirits or evil beings when you're in sleep paralysis, even though only 20% of people who experience SP see that, so I thought that was weird. I also think he spent excessive time talking about the myths and legends surrounding the phenomenon. On the other hand, it was the most in-depth piece of writing I have found on sleep paralysis, which I appreciate. So I guess I would sum it up by saying that while I didn't particularly like the book, I don't regret reading it, either.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone who suffers from sleep paralysis and has found it terrifying all my life, I found this book to be such an eye opener on what I am experiencing and ways to make it less scary. It is also nice to know I'm not alone in this and that so many people experience sp. A brilliant book from a very interesting man.

[Aubree Deimler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting account of the different theories of sleep paralysis and how to deal with it. Appreciated the final analysis that the encounters, when accepted, could be gateways to enlightenment. Good stuff for my upcoming book :-)

[Lukas S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy read that made me realize that sleep paralysis doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing.

[Sara Casalino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Other than the creepy cover, this book was amazing!

I like that he offers scientific explanations for different states of consciousness and hallucinations.

[Heather Robinson]

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[Jaffar Ansari]

I want to read this book