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My Dad is imagining things.
Sometimes, my dad is facing the problem of hallucinations during night sleep. He feels like something (insects, worms, snakes, lizards etc) are crawling below his bed. Sometimes he feels like someone is either poking or touching him during night. Sometimes he sees few strange things like small aeroplane, or moving head without body. I just wanted to understand what could be the reason for such hallucinations? Does he needs some treatment/counseling for it?
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Hallucination is a very important sign for many psychological and neurological disorders.
It seems to be senile dementia with atrophic changes in the brain associated with psychosis.
Though...it needs to be ruled out with thorough psychological and physical examination.
It needs to be addressed asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively if required.
Homeopathic medicine would be a good solution for your dad at this age and for this problem.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance
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Thanks for sharing this — it’s completely understandable that you’re worried.
The hallucinations your dad is experiencing, especially at night, aren’t something to brush off. These kinds of experiences can sometimes be linked to sleep disorders, neurological conditions like Parkinson’s or early signs of dementia, or even side effects from medications. But to truly understand what’s going on, a detailed assessment is super important.
The best step would be to consult a psychiatrist or neurologist. A proper diagnosis will help figure out if it’s related to sleep, mood, or any other medical cause. Counseling can help too — both for your dad and for the family to understand and cope better.
He deserves support, and you reaching out is already a big first step.
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Yes he needs both
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Hi,
Your father's symptoms of hallucinations and visual or tactile sensations during sleep could be related to a sleep disorder, such as sleep paralysis or vivid dreams that occur during transitions between sleep and wakefulness. These experiences are often frightening and can include hallucinations or feelings of being touched or poked. In some cases, such symptoms may be associated with underlying medical or neurological conditions, stress, or sleep deprivation. It is important for him to see a healthcare professional, preferably a neurologist or a sleep specialist, for a thorough evaluation. They can help determine the cause of these hallucinations and recommend appropriate treatment or counseling if needed. Addressing sleep hygiene, managing stress, and ensuring good sleep habits can also help reduce these episodes. Prompt medical attention is advisable to ensure his safety and well-being.
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Hi, Consult a physician to rule out any medical conditions causing this problem.
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Consult a neurologist or psychiatrist
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Please consult a psychiatrist and get diagnosed. Based on the diagnosis the doctor may prescribe medicines. Follow the advice of the doctor. Symptoms can be overlapping and it us better to get diagnosed
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
It is Schizophrenia disorder, consult a psychiatrist first, later counselling is suggested
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Ms. Garima Chauhan
Clinical Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi,
Thank you for reaching out. The symptoms you’re describing—hallucinations involving crawling sensations, visual distortions, and being touched—can occur in elderly individuals due to several possible causes such as age-related neurocognitive decline, sleep disorders, Parkinson’s-related symptoms, delirium, or even medication side effects.
While counseling may help him cope emotionally, this condition may require immediate psychiatric and neurological evaluation to rule out or confirm conditions like Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or early dementia.
These hallucinations are not uncommon, but they should never be ignored—especially when affecting sleep and emotional well-being.
Warm regards,
Garima Chauhan
Clinical Psychologist
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