Understanding Narcolepsy; Symptoms, Causes And Treatments

Hallucinations

Over ten percent of the population experience hallucinations at some point during their life. Vivid hallucinations are commonplace in patients with narcolepsy and they can target any sensory perception, whether it is visual, auditory, smell, or tactile. These hallucinations can occur when individuals are falling asleep, called hypnagogic hallucinations, or they may occur when waking up, called hypnopompic hallucinations. These sleep-related hallucinations may be accompanied by sleep paralysis, and are often the result of sleep disorders and mental illnesses such as narcolepsy, insomnia, anxiety, stress, or alcohol and drug use. The best ways to treat hallucinations are by getting adequate sleep, reducing stress, and avoiding alcohol, drugs, and medications that may contribute to the hallucinations.

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