Hypnagogic Hallucinations
Dream-like hallucinations at the threshold of sleep onset. Common in narcolepsy, severe sleep deprivation, and high-stress states, and can occur as a normal variation in some individuals.
Quick answer
Hypnagogic hallucinations occur at the sleep-wake boundary and range from a normal phenomenon during sleep deprivation to a key symptom of narcolepsy. Holistic approaches prioritise sleep hygiene, nervous system regulation, and thorough evaluation when hallucinations are frequent or distressing.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Seeing vivid images or figures while drifting off to sleep
Hearing sounds, voices, or music with no external source
Sensations of falling, floating, or being touched
Knowing the experience is not real but finding it startling or distressing
Episodes that last seconds to a few minutes
What is Hypnagogic Hallucinations?
Dream-like hallucinations at the threshold of sleep onset. Common in narcolepsy, severe sleep deprivation, and high-stress states, and can occur as a normal variation in some individuals.
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