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I have been having hallucinations when waking up from sleeping, they are getting worse and last night it lasted for 5 minutes, is it treatable?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hypnopompic H.?: You may be experiencing hypnopompic hallucinations as you are transitioning from sleep to waking. Recommend evaluation to include a polysomnogram with a sleep specialist. Psychiatric consultation may be recommended to determine the best treatment approach. Take care.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have been having hallucinations when waking up from sleeping, they are getting worse and last night it lasted for 5 minutes, is it treatable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Woods and another doctor agreed

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