December 2008 PMID 18691361

'The devil lay upon her and held her down'. Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis described by the Dutch physician Isbrand van Diemerbroeck (1609-1674) in 1664.

E J O Kompanje

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Discussions reflect a moderate level of interest and agreement, with mentions of the historical case from 1664 and how this phenomena are referenced in modern entertainment, like MGSV's concept of 'hypnagogia,' indicating a blend of historical appreciation and curiosity about contemporary implications. The tone varies from factual acknowledgment to speculative links, illustrating a balanced engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the historical significance and accurate description of hypnagogic hallucinations rooted in Diemerbroeck's early documentation.

InterestModerate interest

People show curiosity about both the historical context and modern applications, such as in video games and psychological states.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The conversation is fairly moderate, with references to both historical figures and contemporary pop culture, but not deeply explored.

ImpactModerate impact

The recognition of the article’s relevance in understanding sleep phenomena and its influence on fields like psychology and media indicates some perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations are sensory experiences, such as visual or auditory events, that happen during the transition between wakefulness and sleep, often linked to sleep paralysis.
  • The Dutch physician Isbrand van Diemerbroeck documented a case in 1664 involving a woman experiencing these hallucinations and sleep paralysis, making it one of the earliest detailed reports of this phenomenon.
  • The case highlights that such experiences are more common when a person is lying on their back (supine position) and were initially observed and described centuries ago.]

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Futurasound❗
@futurasound · X

In MGSV, Ocelot reveals that Venom Snake was created as a mental copy of BB through inducing something called 'hypnagogia'. This seems to mean they kept VS in a semi-permanent state between wakefulness and sleep, when the mind is prone to hallucinations https://t.co/Dna4nGLey8

Aug 21, 2020 · 13 likes · 1,812 followers View post →
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@Near_Death_FE · X

Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis described by the Dutch physician Isbrand van Diemerbroeck (1609–1674 )in 1664 https://t.co/P0Xix8qYeC

Apr 30, 2021 · 1 like · 912 followers View post →
Andrea
@Walrathis · X

RT @TweetUroloog: Gisteren een nieuw ziektebeeld leren kennen: Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Met dank aan Erwin Kompanje.…

Nov 6, 2021 · 1 share · 14,167 followers View post →
Ruben Korthorst
@TweetUroloog · X

Gisteren een nieuw ziektebeeld leren kennen: Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Met dank aan Erwin Kompanje. https://t.co/sIAqvCoIVB

Nov 6, 2021 · 1 share · 1,413 followers View post →

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Andrea
@Walrathis · X

RT @TweetUroloog: Gisteren een nieuw ziektebeeld leren kennen: Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Met dank aan Erwin Kompanje.…

Nov 6, 2021 · 1 share · 14,167 followers View post →
Ruben Korthorst
@TweetUroloog · X

Gisteren een nieuw ziektebeeld leren kennen: Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis. Met dank aan Erwin Kompanje. https://t.co/sIAqvCoIVB

Nov 6, 2021 · 1 share · 1,413 followers View post →
Further Explorations
@Near_Death_FE · X

Hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis described by the Dutch physician Isbrand van Diemerbroeck (1609–1674 )in 1664 https://t.co/P0Xix8qYeC

Apr 30, 2021 · 1 like · 912 followers View post →
Futurasound❗
@futurasound · X

In MGSV, Ocelot reveals that Venom Snake was created as a mental copy of BB through inducing something called 'hypnagogia'. This seems to mean they kept VS in a semi-permanent state between wakefulness and sleep, when the mind is prone to hallucinations https://t.co/Dna4nGLey8

Aug 21, 2020 · 13 likes · 1,812 followers View post →