Parasomnia

Parasomnia is a category of sleep disorders characterized by abnormal behaviors, movements, emotions, perceptions, or dreams occurring while falling asleep, during sleep, or upon waking.

These events range from sleepwalking and night terrors to vivid nightmares and other involuntary actions that blur the boundaries between wakefulness and sleep. Scientifically, parasomnias arise from disruptions in normal sleep cycles, often linked to neurological conditions or stress. Folklore throughout history has attributed such mysterious nighttime behaviors to supernatural forces, possession, or spiritual visitations.

On this site, readers share personal accounts of parasomnia experiences—from eerie sleepwalking episodes to unsettling nocturnal visions. A jury of fellow readers assesses these stories, voting on their plausibility to help distinguish between genuine unexplained phenomena and ordinary medical conditions.

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