Exploding head syndrome'? Inside a mysterious, disturbing sleep condition
Ever feel like your brain is throwing a surprise New Year's Eve party…in the middle of the night? You might be one of the millions experiencing the bizarre phenomenon known as Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) . No, it's not a scene from "Scanners," and you haven't suddenly developed telekinetic powers (though that would be cool!). EHS is a quirky sleep disorder that affects about 10% of us, making bedtime a bit more…explosive. You can read more about its prevalence and characteristics in this study published on the National Library of Medicine website: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560817/ Imagine this: You're drifting off to dreamland, when BAM! A sound like a gunshot, a cymbal crash, or maybe even a rogue firework erupts inside your head. Some folks even see flashes of light or feel a phantom muscle twitch. It's enough to make you sit bolt upright, heart pounding, wondering if your brain just short-circuited. But here's the thing: EHS is comp...