Hypnagogic
Hypnagogic
Hypnagogic (pronounced: /ˌhɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/) is a term that refers to the state of consciousness leading up to sleep. The hypnagogic state is that heady lull between wakefulness and sleep when thoughts and images flutter, blend, and change with a fluidity reminiscent of psychedelic experiences.
The term was coined from the Greek words "hypnos" (sleep) and "agōgos" (leading), thus it literally means "leading to sleep".
Etymology
The term "hypnagogic" was first used in the 19th century by French psychologist Alfred Maury, although the phenomenon it describes has likely been experienced by humans since time immemorial. The word is derived from the Greek "hypnos" meaning "sleep" and "agogos" meaning "leading" or "inducing".
Related Terms
- Hypnopompic: The state of consciousness leading out of sleep.
- Sleep paralysis: A phenomenon where a person, either falling asleep or awakening, temporarily experiences an inability to move, speak, or react.
- Lucid dreaming: A dream during which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypnagogic
- Wikipedia's article - Hypnagogic
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