Have you ever been woken up by a sudden explosion, yet later realized it was all in your head? Or felt an object rapidly pass through your body while falling asleep, accompanied by a loud Doppler effect?

I have, numerous times! Even this morning! So in an attempt to comfort myself and weird you out, I openly share my experiences with a mysterious psychological phenomenon known only as Exploding Head Syndrome.

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Intro sampled from "Something strange lurks in the shadows" by Francisco Sánchez (@fanchisanchez)

Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

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FURTHER READING:

Exploding head syndrome - Wikipedia

Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) - Cleveland Clinic

What Is Exploding Head Syndrome? | Sleep Foundation

I have exploding head syndrome - BBC Future

Exploding Head study reveals hopes and fears of sufferers

Exploding head syndrome: It might be what's going bump in the night

Exploding Head Syndrome Could Affect 1 In 5 College Students