Published on: 6/26/2025
Why might auditory hallucinations occur more frequently at night?
In general, research has not shown that auditory hallucinations occur more frequently at night for all people with auditory hallucinations. However, individuals can have different experiences with hallucinations and the timing of these hallucinations. If you are experiencing auditory hallucinations more frequently at night, it might be worth considering if these hallucinations are happening when you are falling asleep or waking up from sleep. A healthcare provider can provide a personalized medical assessment of your symptoms to better understand the cause.
Explanation
In general, research has not shown that auditory hallucinations occur more frequently at night for all people with auditory hallucinations. However, individuals can have different experiences with hallucinations and the timing of these hallucinations.
If you are experiencing auditory hallucinations more frequently at night, it might be worth considering if these hallucinations are happening when you are falling asleep or waking up from sleep. More information about sleep hallucinations is available at https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders/sleep-hallucinations/.
Various health conditions can cause auditory hallucinations, including conditions affecting sleep and/or the brain. A healthcare provider can provide a personalized medical assessment of your symptoms to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
(References)
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- Koizumi T, Suzuki T, Pillai NS, Bies RR, Takeuchi H, Yoshimura K, et al. (2019). Circadian patterns of hallucinatory experiences in patients .... Journal of psychiatric research, 31254838.
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