The Nightmare Syndrome


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The madness begins on the surface of insanity as one man is drawn into a sequence of horrific events that takes him far from earth and into the realm of ancient and terrible secrets that have caused death and insanity, and will again. This and seventeen other tales are tightly woven together to form a single frightening reality which is the very essence of The Nightmare Syndrome.




Sleep Paralysis


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Sleep Paralysis: Historical, Psychological, and Medical Perspectives offers the first comprehensive examination of sleep paralysis from both clinical and cultural perspectives. Dr. Brian Sharpless and Dr. Karl Doghramji provide a thorough and easily readable resource on the phenomenon and present differential diagnosis suggestions, medication guidance, and a new treatment approach for mental health professionals.




Guillain-Barre' Syndrome


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How does it feel to be trapped inside a paralyzed body? How does one cope with the total loss of control of one's life? And how difficult is it to regain that control?




The Parasomnias and Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders


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The first authoritative review on the parasomnias - disorders that cause abnormal behavior during sleep - this book contains many topics never before covered in detail. The behaviors associated with parasomnias may lead to injury of the patient or bed-partner, and may have forensic implications. These phenomena are common but often unrecognized, misdiagnosed, or ignored in clinical practice. With increasing awareness of abnormal behaviors in sleep, the book fulfils the need for in-depth descriptions of clinical and research aspects of these disorders, including differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, morbidity, and functional consequences of each condition, where known. Appropriate behavioral and pharmacological treatments are addressed in detail. There are authoritative sections on disorders of arousal, parasomnias usually associated with REM sleep, sleep-related movement disorders and other variants, and therapy of parasomnias. Sleep specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in sleep disorders will find this book essential reading.




DSM-IV Sourcebook


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Section Contents: Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence: Parts I and II. Eating disorders. The DSM-IV multiaxial system. Family/relational problems. Cultural issues.




Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation


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Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€"sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.




Sleep Paralysis


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Sleep Paralysis explores a distinctive form of nocturnal fright: the "night-mare," or incubus. In its original meaning a night-mare was the nocturnal visit of an evil being that threatened to press the life out of its victim. Today, it is known as sleep paralysis-a state of consciousness between sleep and wakefulness, when you are unable to move or speak and may experience vivid and often frightening hallucinations. Culture, history, and biology intersect to produce this terrifying sleep phenomenon. Although a relatively common experience across cultures, it is rarely recognized or understood in the contemporary United States. Shelley R. Adler's fifteen years of field and archival research focus on the ways in which night-mare attacks have been experienced and interpreted throughout history and across cultures and how, in a unique example of the effect of nocebo (placebo's evil twin), the combination of meaning and biology may result in sudden nocturnal death.




Nightmare Syndrome


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Nothing real could possibly be so terrifying. The victims were old, rich and powerful. Men who had experienced everything life has to offer. Yet whatever they saw killed them with fear alone. Stopped their hearts dead. Made them tear their eyeballs out of their sockets. In the final few weeks before the handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese, detective Harry Feiffer faces a battle with evil incarnate: a demonic witch doctor who has been sowing discord and reaping lives across Asia for more than a century. A monster which might even have killed his father. Or so he is starting to believe. Detective Christopher O’Yee is packing up Yellowthread police station when a sleepwalking man enters his office, hands him a coded message, and plants an axe in his desk. The unexpected visitor has sharpened teeth, and he‘s bringing some friends. Far below their feet, in the sewers beneath the station, PCs Spencer and Auden uncover a long forgotten menace - the mother of all unexploded bombs. Twenty foot of blue steel filled with anti-tamper devices and high explosives. For Spencer, this is a dream come true. The penultimate book in William Marshall's series is one of his best. A crazed meditation on the loss of empire, childhood and sanity, told in his inimitable madcap style. Praise for the Yellowthread Street series: “Marshall has the rare gift of juggling scary suspense and wild humor and making them both work.” Washington Post Book World “Marshall’s style – blending the hilarious, the surreal, and the poignant – remains inimitable and not easily resisted.” San Francisco Chronicle “Marshall has few peers as an author who melds the wildest comedy and tragedy in narratives of nonstop action.” Publishers Weekly “Marshall is building a growing, iconoclastic body of work that mixes weird fantasy [and] wayward characterization . . . to produce a subtle, charged, atmospheric, lush fiction hybrid sure to satisfy those with a taste for mysteries on the far edges.” Philadelphia Inquirer “Despite the wild humor, Marshall’s stories contain excellent police procedure, real suspense, and fine irony . . . incessantly scary.” Chicago Tribune “Among the best police procedural series on the market.” Detroit Free Press “As an inspired poet of the bizarre, [Marshall] orchestrates underlying insanity into an apocalyptic vision of the future.” New York Times Book Review “Marshall’s novels feature seemingly supernatural events that turn out to have logical, if not precisely rational, origins. He has savage fun with police procedure.” TIME “Nobody rivals Marshall’s ability to expose the links between comic hysteria and the most mundane human foibles, from greed to cowardice to simple funk.” Kirkus Reviews “Moves at the speed of a bullet; don’t read it aloud or you’ll run out of breath.” Chicago Sun-Times




Nightmare Chronicles Understanding Causes And Treatment


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Nightmare Chronicles: Understanding, Causes, and Treatment Are You Haunted by Nightmares? Discover the Path to Peaceful Sleep! Do you find yourself trapped in the unsettling grip of nighttime terrors? Does the mere thought of sleep send shivers down your spine? Fear not, for "Nightmare Chronicles" is here to shed light on the mysterious realm of dreams and offer you a lifeline to tranquil slumber. Unveiling the Mysteries of Nightmares In the domain of dreams, a nightmare is a very uncomfortable experience that provokes intensely negative feelings, which are often founded in anxiety or dread, and finally jolts one up. This type of dream is known as a nocturnal terror. People of any age can be affected by this phenomenon; it is not limited to any particular age range in any way. Nocturnal Terrors for All Ages: The infrequent occurrence of nightmares is, fortunately, often harmless and should not be a subject of undue anxiety. These nocturnal disturbances often make their first appearance during childhood, with the typical onset occurring between the ages of three and six. Nightmares Across Lifespans: Interestingly, a curious pattern appears in people's lives as they approach adolescence and make the transition into early adulthood. According to the statistics, it appears that girls are more likely to have recurring nightmares than their male counterparts. Some people continue to struggle with nightmares well into their adult life, or even consistently all the way through their whole lives. The Nightmare Disorder Challenge: It is essential to keep in mind that although having nightmares is a pretty typical component of the human experience, certain people have a higher risk of developing a more serious condition known as nightmare disorder. This is a significant challenge that they must overcome. Nightmare disorder is defined by the frequent and disturbing nature of dreams, which occur with such regularity that they can considerably affect one's sleep habits and everyday functioning. The Anxiety of Sleep: Because of the frequency with which they occur, this condition is known as a nightmare disorder. The act of going to sleep, on its own, can become a source of intense anxiety for someone who suffers from a condition known as "nightmare disorder." In a nutshell, night terrors, also known as the nocturnal specters that follow us about as we sleep, are an essential component of the human experience. They are not limited by the borders of age, and their sinister shadows may be seen looming over the dreamscapes of both youngsters and adults. Even while most people will have at least one dream that is disturbing at some point in their lives, true nightmare disorder is still quite uncommon but extremely unpleasant. Because of this, it is important to take this disease seriously and get professional help if necessary. Unlock the secrets of your dreams, understand the causes, and explore effective treatments with "Nightmare Chronicles." Reclaim your nights and experience peaceful sleep once more. Order your copy today and banish the night terrors that haunt your dreams!




Sleep-Wake Disorders


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Proceedings of a Japanese-German International Symposium held in Erfurt, Germany, October 9-10, 1996