Posted by kaleidoscope on October 21, 2007, at 8:04:39
In reply to Re: Hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations » kaleidoscope, posted by Squiggles on October 21, 2007, at 7:58:30
Hi Squiggles,
'Sleep paralysis' as it is commonly known is really quite common. I've experienced it myself when coming off an antidepressant. Sleep paralysis and hypnic hallucinations often occur together, making the hallucinations much more frightening.
Sleep paralysis and hypnic hallucinations both seem to be caused by the continuation of REM sleep phenomena into the waking state.
Ed
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