4 GIU 2025 · 🎙️ In this episode of Musings on Mysteries and the Mythical Matrix, we unravel the mysterious world of sleep disorders—where psychology meets the supernatural.
Why can’t some people fall asleep, while others can’t seem to stay awake? Are night terrors and sleep paralysis just glitches in the brain—or signs of a deeper, unseen reality?
🛌 Topics covered:
🔹 Insomnia & hypersomnia
🔹 Circadian rhythm disruption
🔹 Sleep-disordered breathing
🔹 Parasomnias, hallucinations & sleepwalking
🔹 The chilling reality of sleep paralysis
🔹 Sleep folklore & spiritual theories across cultures
🔹 Real accounts of dream anomalies
💤 Whether you're plagued by restless nights or fascinated by what lies beneath consciousness, this episode explores the threshold between mind, body, and the spirit world.
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