EGERSIS
Conceptualizing Egersis: The State of Extreme Wakefulness Egersis, derived from the Greek term meaning “arousal” or “wakefulness,” denotes a physiological and psychological state characterized by an intensity of alertness that transcends typical waking consciousness. Unlike standard wakefulness, which involves responsive yet regulated attentiveness, egersis represents a condition of profound and often distressing hypervigilance, where the […]