Question 1

what is gustatory hallucination, ?

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False taste: A hallucination (false sensation) of a taste that isn't there.

Question 2

what is the hallucinations are just auditory? if it's left untreated is there a big possibility that the disease will be worsened?

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YES: You should see a doctor to get checked out and possible referred to a psychiatrists for treatment. If you wait it will likely get worse and cause other problems. Deal with this now before it gets to be a crisis.

Question 3

what is considered a command hallucination?

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GET HELP!: Chemical imbalance.  A command hallucination is an auditory hallucination that  tells you to do something. For instance you can have an auditory hallucination where you believe that people talking.  A command hallucination would actually tell you to act . Very serious and is a sign of psychosis like with schizophrenia. Needs immediate attention and medication. See a psychiatrist immediately.

Question 4

having night terrors combined with hallucinations, what is going on?

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See a sleep doc: Go to the american sleep association website and you can type in the word hallucinations for an excellent discussion of the topic. 25% of the population experiences sleep hallucinations, they are more common in women, and often pass with time. Night terrors are common in childhood but can continue on into adulthood. You can read more on them at www.Sleepassociation.Org  i recommend a sleep disorders consultation with a sleep specialist.

Question 5

i had countless traumatic events. i am experiencing postpartum depression. i have negative & scary thoughts everyday. near hallucination. what is this?

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Seek treatment ASAP: It sounds like you may need medication for post-partum depression soon to  relieve your symptoms. Treating your depression is also best for a baby as well. Are you having any thoughts of suicide, plans, or intent to take your life? If so, please go to the emergency room right away. Your symptoms will improve with time, even though it doesn't seem like it right now. Usually 3 months without meds.

Question 6

how to remove hallucinations?

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Consult physician: Consult a psychiatrist (or neurologist) for full evaluation of nature & extent of hallucinations in order to develop a specific treatment plan. Hallucinations may occur with many psychiatric, medical, neurological & substance use conditions and evaluation is necessary to determine specific cause.

Question 7

what can cause hallucinations?

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Hypothesis : One theory that could apply to your question is what's known as the dopamine hypothesis.Dopamine is a nerotransmitter which, according to the theory, is in excess. That means there's too much dopamine in the neuroreceptors, and this contributes to hallucinations.

Question 8

what counts as a hallucination?

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Hallucination: This is hearing or seeing something others in the room will not see or hear even if you instruct them to look and listen. This is not the same as an illusion - that involves mistaking something for something else and can be a normal lapse of attention of a leap to a conclusion.
If in doubt find a psychiatrist or psychologist and share the experience, and ask.

Question 9

how do you get a hallucination?

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Hallucinations: Elevated levels of Dopamine in the brain, such as due to psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, medications side-effects, sensory loss (vision, hearing) , sleep deprivation, severe fatigue, seizures, delirium, advanced stages of dementia

Question 10

can ginger cause hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Never seen it: This seems to be a popular question online, but i've never seen anyone hallucinate from ginger.  Doesn't mean it couldn't happen though.

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