Otherworld Episode 48: It's You, Isn't It?
Sep 18, 2023
Christine shares her harrowing journey through unexplained physical ailments and the profound toll on her mental health, leading to episodes of waking up in a terrifying void. She vividly recounts her experiences with insomnia, depression, and the complexities of seeking answers in the medical world. The discussion takes a unique turn as Christine explores the intersection of her struggles with potential paranormal entities, prompting deep reflections on the nature of reality and the unseen forces at play in our lives.
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Hypnotherapy Tapes
- Christine's parents used hypnotherapy tapes to address her childhood sleep issues.
- These tapes, with their calming sounds and instructions, introduced her to liminal spaces between sleep and wakefulness.
Liminal Spaces
- Christine describes "liminal spaces" as boundary areas between normal reality and the dream state.
- It's neither fully awake nor fully asleep, a place where she could interact with the entity.
Unexplained Illness
- Christine experienced a major depressive episode at 35, followed by unexplained physical ailments.
- Doctors dismissed her concerns, attributing them to stress and anxiety.