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[Exploding Head Syndrome Treated by Self-Hypnosis: A Case Report]
Olivier Khayat1, Cloé Blanchette-Carrière2, Christophe Moderie2
1Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Sante Mentale Au Quebec
|July 23, 2026
Summary
Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) may be managed with self-hypnosis techniques. A case study suggests that autogenic training, a form of self-hypnosis, helped a patient cease cannabis use and eliminate EHS episodes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) is a parasomnia characterized by loud noises during sleep transitions.
- Currently, no validated treatments exist for frequent or disabling EHS symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of EHS potentially managed by self-hypnosis and cessation of cannabis use.
- To explore non-pharmacological interventions for severe EHS.
Main Methods:
- A patient with EHS following cannabis cessation learned Schultz autogenic training via an AI tool.
- The patient reported a synergistic effect between autogenic training and cannabis use in aborting EHS episodes.
Main Results:
- Daily autogenic training practice led to no recurrence of EHS.
- The patient successfully discontinued cannabis use.
- Self-hypnosis appeared to abort EHS episodes, particularly when combined with cannabis.
Conclusions:
- Self-hypnosis, specifically autogenic training, may be a promising non-pharmacological treatment for severe EHS.
- The interaction between self-hypnosis and psychoactive substances warrants further investigation.
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