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While falling asleep, started getting hallucinations of someone in the room. this led to panic that felt like the kind i get during hypnic jerks (which i get often). couldn't fall asleep for half hour due to these panic episodes. should i see dr?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Common: Hypnogogic, hypnopompic hallucinations occur for some people as they fall to and wake from sleep . Nothing really to do or worry about .https://patient.info/doctor/hypnagogic-hallucinations

Answered 4/5/2020

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A member asked:

While falling asleep, started getting hallucinations of someone in the room. this led to panic that felt like the kind i get during hypnic jerks (which i get often). couldn't fall asleep for half hour due to these panic episodes. should i see dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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