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A Treatise on the Incubus, or Night-Mare, Disturbed Sleep, Terrific Dreams and Nocturnal Visions

By John Augustine Waller
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This treatise presents a practical and historical examination of nocturnal suffocation and terrifying dreams, describing the sensation of weight and paralysis that sufferers report and tracing ancient names and popular beliefs attributing it to spirits. Drawing on long personal experience, the author critiques purely mechanical explanations tied to posture or full stomachs, argues for nervous and digestive origins connected to hypochondriac temperament, and surveys earlier medical opinions. It outlines symptom variations, links disturbed sleep to broader health decline, and offers regimen- and treatment-focused advice aimed at correcting underlying nervous and visceral derangements.

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John Augustine Waller

John Augustine Waller was a writer known for his exploration of sleep phenomena, particularly in his notable work, "A Treatise on the Incubus, or Night-Mare, Disturbed Sleep, Terrific Dreams and Nocturnal Visions." In this treatise, Waller delves into the psychological and physiological aspects of nightmares and disturbed sleep, contributing to the understanding of these experiences in the 19th century. His work reflects a blend of medical insight and literary expression, making it a significant piece in the study of sleep disorders and their cultural interpretations.

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