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08 Jul 2015, 9:02 pm
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11 Jul 2015, 5:31 pm
Thank you both for the replies.
Britte wrote:
I am not sure if this qualifies as visual hallucinations, per se, but when I close my eyes to go to sleep, I will occasionally see 2 or 3 colors that quickly morph into an animated, but realistic face that appears to be moving it's lips, as if speaking. I have also had this happen where the colors morph into a bird-like creature that will eventually fly out of my field of vision. I can almost control the morphing thing that happens. It's completely weird to me, and, the first time it happened, it somewhat scared me, but I've since, become used to it.
Those sound like hypnagogic hallucinations -- hallucinations that you have while falling asleep. Yours sounds quite interesting, thanks for sharing. From what I've read about these, they are considered relatively "normal" and nothing to worry about unless they're very frequent and distressing.
My post was more about hallucinating in the daytime while completely awake, but I've had these too, though different ones to yours.
12 Jul 2015, 8:43 pm
Isn't the brain such a wonderful thing? I've spent so many hours enjoying the light shows behind my eyes. But visual hallucinations when not intoxicated and or not using drugs are not a good sign. I've fought all my my life against my personal demons. Please get a diagnoses.
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16 Jul 2015, 9:30 am
16 Jul 2015, 5:02 pm
sparrowblue wrote:
Thank you both for the replies.
Those sound like hypnagogic hallucinations -- hallucinations that you have while falling asleep. Yours sounds quite interesting, thanks for sharing. From what I've read about these, they are considered relatively "normal" and nothing to worry about unless they're very frequent and distressing. My post was more about hallucinating in the daytime while completely awake, but I've had these too, though different ones to yours.
Britte wrote:
I am not sure if this qualifies as visual hallucinations, per se, but when I close my eyes to go to sleep, I will occasionally see 2 or 3 colors that quickly morph into an animated, but realistic face that appears to be moving it's lips, as if speaking. I have also had this happen where the colors morph into a bird-like creature that will eventually fly out of my field of vision. I can almost control the morphing thing that happens. It's completely weird to me, and, the first time it happened, it somewhat scared me, but I've since, become used to it.
Those sound like hypnagogic hallucinations -- hallucinations that you have while falling asleep. Yours sounds quite interesting, thanks for sharing. From what I've read about these, they are considered relatively "normal" and nothing to worry about unless they're very frequent and distressing.
My post was more about hallucinating in the daytime while completely awake, but I've had these too, though different ones to yours.Thank you for explaining what my hallucinations are (or, may be). Yes, they are truly interesting. They aren't distressing, but I have wondered if, perhaps they could be a byproduct or symptom of something not right with my brain/mind. I don't worry about it, just ponder it. I would say they occur approximately 8 times per month, or less. Not sure if that would be considered as 'frequent'. It is nice to know that you've experienced them, as well. : )
17 Jul 2015, 8:22 am
I have the hypnagogic hallucinations, and always have had.
I also have some other thing that is probably a visual hallucination or the like (posted a thread a few days ago, that led me to look at hallucinations). The are quite realistic, like being teleported to another place (mostly a forrest like setting). It only happens when I am overwhelmed and very tired which is rare. It is prett cool actually but very brief
