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

by Ryan Hurd

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Description of First Edition of Sleep Paralysis Experienced by millions as supernatural assault, sleep paralysis (SP) often includes realistic, and often frightening, hallucinations that are projected into the waking world. In Sleep A Guide to Hypnagogic Visions and Visitors of the Night, these night visitations of ghosts, vampires-and even aliens-are honored afresh from the perspective of contemporary dream science. Although they can be terrifying, these visions can also be a reliable portal to other extraordinary states, including lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences, and guided journeys to realms beyond our imagination. Sleep paralysis is the only print book that discusses sleep paralysis and its related dream visions from a how-to perspective -- a book for those who want to manage their SP or engage more confidently with this ancient lucid dreaming technique.

Genres: Nonfiction, Neuroscience, Psychology, Self Help

135 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 17, 2010

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