"If you read that and immediately thought, "Omg I think I have that," then you probably do. While it has an extremely uncomfortable name, "exploding head syndrome" is literally what it sounds like. The Cleveland Clinic describes "exploding head syndrome" as a sleep disorder that makes you hear "explosions, or other sudden, loud sounds in your sleep." While this can be scary and startling, it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you, and there's nothing inherently harmful about exploding head syndrome."
"The Cleveland Clinic does list a few possible reasons why you might experience exploding head syndrome: damage or issues in your inner ear part of an aura that accompanies migraine headaches a side effect from suddenly stopping SSRIs or other medications used to treat depression and/or anxiety a tiny, quick seizure in your brain's temporal lobe your brain "mistakenly" woke you up before you were ready"
Bodily changes and odd sensations can occur across life stages, including persistent physical shifts after pregnancy. Exploding head syndrome involves hearing sudden, loud noises or perceived explosions during sleep and can provoke intense fear despite no inherent physical harm. Potential causes include inner ear problems, migraine auras, abrupt discontinuation of SSRIs or other psychiatric medications, brief temporal-lobe seizures, premature arousal from sleep, or sudden electrical activity in sensory brain regions. Episodes can trigger real-world panic and worry about safety. Medical evaluation can help rule out serious conditions and provide reassurance and guidance.
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