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Why do i see illusions when i'm sleepy or stressed out?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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Illusions ?: Expand a bit on this. Distortions ? lateralized presentation (only off to one side) ? Are you falling asleep when this occurs (hypnagogic hallucinations of narcolepsy?) Lets narrow this down!

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Answered 5/18/2016

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