The phenomenon known to sleep and neuroscience researchers as exploding brain syndrome is gaining increasing attention.
A person in this state hears unusual loud sounds while falling asleep or waking up.
Symptoms of the syndrome can range from a loud pop to unusual sensations, The Conversation reports.
Scientists have concluded that in addition to loud auditory sensations, people report visual hallucinations.
Many not only heard bangs, explosions and the noise of a closing door, but also experienced tactile sensations.
Researchers confirm that this phenomenon is more common than previously thought.
Updated data shows that about a third of young respondents surveyed have experienced such feelings, with six percent experiencing them on a monthly basis.
Also, about 70 percent of respondents reported hypnic jerks, when a person feels like he is falling at the moment of falling asleep.
Scientists believe that stress and insomnia may be a trigger for the development of exploding brain syndrome
Despite the unusual symptoms, this phenomenon does not pose a major health threat.
However, an accurate diagnosis of the syndrome will help reduce anxiety in people experiencing this phenomenon.
Author: Elena Gutyro
