Hallucinations are often misperceived as symptoms of psychosis but are actually common experiences across a range of conditions and even in 'normal' situations. They can manifest as auditory, visual, olfactory, or tactile sensations, and exist on a continuum from benign experiences, like sleep-related hallucinations, to severe ones that can be distressing. The article highlights that many people encounter hallucinations and that they may even invite them for purposeful experiences, emphasizing that their occurrence is not inherently linked to mental illness but rather a complex human phenomenon.
Hallucinations are a common experience across many diagnoses and 'normal' human experience, ranging from benign to severe, not solely confined to mental illness.
No specific type of hallucination is more associated with mental illness; instead, they can result from various conditions and experiences.
I have experienced hallucinations several times—feeling overwhelmed by the presence of something that turned out to be non-existent, like a huge spider descending from my ceiling.
Many people welcome hallucinations, inviting these experiences through practices like religion or drug use; they vary widely in frequency and impact.
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