Perry JonesFeb 20, 20184 minAre you a Believer in the Paranormal?Paranormal activities have been the subject of debates since the medieval times. There are those who believe in the existence of things beyond this earth, and those who do not. Over the years, certain events have occurred which beg for explanation. Ghosts, BEK's, mysterious orbs, unusual creatures, demonic possessions, UFO's. With so many paranormal sightings, I must ask how can so many people be crazy? It can't all be sleep paralysis, alcohol and drug fueled hallucinations,
BDSCAug 1, 20173 minHow sleep paralysis worksfrom the University of Toronto How sleep paralysis works Study may lead to new treatments for sleep disorders New University of Toronto research shows that two powerful brain chemical systems work together to paralyze skeletal muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The findings, published in the July 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, may help scientists better understand the causes of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, tooth grinding, and REM sleep behaviour d
bdscJul 17, 20173 minParanormal Research Scholarship2017 Paranormal Research Scholarship We at Black Diamond Social Club take the Paranormal seriously. For that reason we are proud to announce our first ever Paranormal Research Scholarship. It is our goal to help further Fortean topics in an academic, scientific, and cognitive bias free research setting. Black Diamond Social Club will award one scholarship to a college level student based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an express interest in pursuing
BDSCJul 9, 20172 min5 Triggers for Experiencing Sleep Paralysisfrom sleepparalysissupport.com 5 Triggers for Experiencing Sleep Paralysis Thanks to professionals and students in the field of sleep and neurology, we now know that there are definite triggers that make us more likely to experience Sleep Paralysis. Here are a few things to avoid in order to lessen your chances. Sleeping on your back (also called the supine position) Research shows that there is a definite correlation between sleeping on your back and experiencing SP. Those w
BDSCJul 8, 201710 minWhat It’s Like to Have Severe Sleep Paralysisfrom NY Mag What It’s Like to Have Severe Sleep Paralysis It didn’t happen every night, but every now and then, Blake Smith, a 45-year-old writer and programmer from Kennesaw, Georgia, would jolt awake, believing he was under attack. Just what exactly was attacking him was something of a mystery, as it was invisible — a ghost, maybe. Whatever it was, he could feel that it meant him harm. What was really happening, he now knows, was that he was experiencing sleep paralysis, a
Perry JonesApr 18, 20174 minReader Submission: Paranormal EntityThe other day, one of our readers named Arthur Johnson submitted a story to us about his sleep paralysis experiences. Read that here to get caught up. Today he messaged us about some of the more paranormal based encounters he has had growing up. The stories might seem a little odd at first, but actually do match up with many other witness accounts: entities are known for unusual smells, electronic distortion phenomena, and it's not uncommon to hear stories about entities foll
Perry JonesApr 16, 20172 minArt as Medium: Sleep ParalysisWe recently featured a reader submission on his Sleep Paralysis experiences, our first ever foray into the topic, and as a result began researching it more extensively. Sleep Paralysis is a strange occurence where the individual becomes frozen - suffering from an inability to move, speak, or react while falling asleep or waking up. Sleep Paralysis is sometimes accompanied by frightening hallucinations and the feeling of energy running through the body. Though there appears to
Perry JonesApr 15, 20172 minReader Submission: Sleep ParalysisWe have a Facebook group, and share our articles there. Sometimes we receive or come across strange stories that fit our topics of research. A man named Arthur Johnson was willing to share one of his stories with us, and also mentioned that he has several other interesting stories to share from his time living in a haunted house. His first story is on sleep paralysis. Sleep Paralysis is a strange phenomenon where the individual becomes frozen - suffering from an inability to
