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Creativity in Narcolepsy Type 1: The Role of Dissociated REM Sleep Manifestations

Nature and Science of Sleep – December 17, 2020

Summary

Individuals with narcolepsy Type 1 may possess heightened creative abilities, linked to unique sleep experiences. A study involving 66 patients revealed that hypnagogic hallucinations enhance mind wandering, boosting creative performance and identity. This connection suggests that certain narcolepsy symptoms can foster impressive creativity.

Abstract

Anita D’Anselmo,1,2 Sergio Agnoli,2,3 Marco Filardi,1 Fabio Pizza,1,4 Serena Mastria,2,3 Giovanni Emanuele Corazza,2,3,5 Giuseppe Plazzi4,6 1...