Published on: 7/4/2025
Can you provide examples of tactile hallucinations and their effects?
Tactile hallucinations involve feeling things that aren't there, like the sensation of if bugs were crawling on the skin. Tactile hallucinations can be very upsetting and might lead to scratching or trying to remove the imagined sensation, which can cause injury or discomfort. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's important to seek help from a healthcare professional.
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Tactile hallucinations are when someone feels things on their skin or body that aren't really there. Examples of tactile sensations include sensations like bugs crawling on the skin or feeling as if someone is touching you when no one is around. These sensations can be very upsetting and might lead to scratching or trying to remove the imagined sensation, which can cause injury or discomfort.
If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's important to seek help from a healthcare professional. People can experience tactile hallucinations for a variety of reasons. A healthcare professional can provide a personalized medical assessment to determine the cause and most appropriate treatment for these symptoms. Also, additional information is available at 988lifeline.org.
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- Wearne TA, & Cornish JL. (2018). A Comparison of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychosis .... Frontiers in psychiatry, 30364176.
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