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Dec 8, 2023 · Hypnagogic hallucinations, also sometimes referred to as waking dreams, are a type of hallucination that occurs as a person is drifting off to sleep. In general, hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that is not actually present.
Hypnagogia is the transitional state from wakefulness to sleep, also defined as the waning state of consciousness during the onset of sleep. Its opposite state is described as hypnopompia – the transitional state from sleep into wakefulness.
- Hypnagogic hallucinations. French psychiatrist Jules-Gabriel-Francois Baillarger first described hypnagogic hallucinations in the 1840s. Hypnagogic hallucinations are imaginary events that seem real as you’re on the cusp of falling asleep.
- The Tetris effect. The Tetris effect is a phenomenon where intrusive images or thoughts enter your head after you perform a repetitive activity. It comes from the name of the video game Tetris.
- Hypnogogic jerks. Hypnagogic jerks are sudden muscle contractions that occur when you’re falling asleep. They lead to sudden and strong contractions of your muscles that may jerk you awake.
- Sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being awake but being unable to move your muscles. It often occurs along with hypnagogic hallucinations in people with narcolepsy.
Jan 11, 2011 · Dreams Awake: Directed by Jerry Alden Deal. With Erin Gray, Gary Graham, Tim O'Connor, Najarra Townsend. While on vacation a disconnected family gets stranded near mystical Mt. Shasta and amazing possibilities open up.
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Mar 15, 2018 · Stage 1 dreams occur in the foggy state just as you fall asleep, nod off for a second, or just as you wake up. Stage 1 dreams are usually very brief, but often have vivid visual or visceral...
Jan 31, 2023 · The most intense dreams happen during the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep stage, but distinct types of dreams can occur during any part of the sleep cycle . Dreams can have imagery that is positive, negative, or outright confusing, likely reflecting a period of immense imagination during sleep .
Nov 5, 2021 · What Are Dreams? Dreams are basically stories and images that our mind creates while we sleep. They can be vivid. They can make you feel happy, sad, or scared. And they may seem confusing or...
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