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I looked it up. It is a term use to describe the state of mind when going to, or waking up from sleeping. I paraphrased what I remember. So, forgive if my memory was faulty.
Comment by Insta_ShopperNJ at 02/02/2025 at 17:12 UTC
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Your memory is not faulty at all.
The following is from the Cleveland Clinic: Hypnagogic hallucinations happen as you’re falling asleep. They’re common and usually not a cause for concern. A hallucination is a false perception of objects or events involving your senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. They seem real, but they’re not.
Different forms include:
Visual (seeing something that’s not there): About 86% of hypnagogic hallucinations are visual and usually consist of changing geometric patterns, shapes, and light flashes. It may seem like you’re looking into a kaleidoscope. They may also involve images of animals, people, or faces.
Somatic (feeling or sensing something that’s not real): About 25% to 44% of hypnagogic hallucinations are somatic experiences. They may involve feeling bodily distortions; feelings of weightlessness, flying or falling; and sensing the presence of another person in the room.
Auditory (hearing something that’s not there): About 8% to 34% of hypnagogic hallucinations are auditory — either hearing sounds or voices. They may involve words or names, people talking, and environmental or animal sounds.