Published on: 6/20/2025
Hypnopompic hallucinations occur as you wake up, while hypnagogic ones happen as you fall asleep. Both involve seeing or hearing things that aren't there.
Hypnopompic hallucinations happen when a person is waking up and can include seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't real. Hypnagogic hallucinations occur when someone is falling asleep and involve similar experiences.
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These hallucinations are common and usually not a sign of a serious problem, but if they cause distress, it might be helpful to talk to a doctor. For mental health support, visit 988lifeline.org.
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