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What is hallucination

Hello doctors, sometimes I am thinking that my life could have been like this, for example, if I had a brother my life would be like this. Is this called hallucination? Do we have dizziness because of this kind of hallucinations? Please help.

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Hi Consult a psychologist and explain about your thoughts in detail. It sounds like you are anxious and lonely. What you are going through might not be hallucination. I suggest you consult a psycholo ...  Read More

What is the difference between Imaginations and Hallucinations? How do you tell if you are hallucinating or imagining?

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The difference between imagination & hallucination is somewhat similar to the difference between the self-talk or the thought flow that happens in your head & your voicing the thoughts in fron ...  Read More

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Is frequent hallucination normal Is sleep paralyisis a hallucination Iam having frequent sleep paralyisis ( multiple time a night )and hallucination. Iam on medication but still its happening to me.

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Hypnopompic and hypnogogic are normal Sleep paralysis isn't hallucination ...  Read More

Hello my brother have hallucinations problem we already took treatment for him before 6 month after treatment he is perfectly fine but now again he started hallucinations and told us lots of story . I want to ask that is homeopathy reliable for such disease .Can Homeopathy stop his hallucinations problem .

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You can consult me online for further case taking and Treatment. ...  Read More

I have hallucinations after I watch any movie or any other Web series. It lasts for only 2 days though.

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Dear Practo User, Since how long are you experiencing these hallucinations? There are chances that you are experiencing these symptoms because your brain is preoccupied with the thoughts of the movi ...  Read More

I am having hallucinations of my own death. I am having headache all the time. Even I can't sleep at night

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Hi.. Need further details to comment in your condition. ...  Read More

I have a hallucination problem.It's continuing since I was ing childhood.From 9 years onwards.Please give me a solution

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Hello there... Mental illnesses are among the most common causes of hallucinations. Schizophrenia, dementia, and delirium are a few examples..... Your doctor will be able to recommend the best form of ...  Read More

Is olfactory hallucinations commom with people those who are hypochondriac I smell smoke sometimes is that common

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It may ve a symptom of Nose issue or seizures. Consult ENT doctor 1st. ...  Read More

Hallucination and fear of reading a incident from newspaper. Constant screaming and crying of our fear. She was a strong and bold lady before. She is alone in home with my uncle. Due to loneliness she reads newspapers and watch serials. Now because of reading a murder incident of an elderly women she is into hallucination and says some one is threa

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Hello. This might also be a part of dementia. Needs detailed evaluation to rule out any brain injury/changes causing hallucinations. ...  Read More

Hello doc. my grandmother is suffering from hallucinations she see the people and some weird stuff. we talked to doctor they said lack of blood to brain. this is the reason she is having this episode. so i want to know how can we cure or any idea about this ?

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There can be various reasons for hallucinations in old age. Get an MRI to rule out any acute condition. Dementia can also present with these symptoms. Any sudden ill-health can also cause the same in ...  Read More

My mother has been experiencing auditory hallucinations for 20 years. This is the first time she's agreed to see a psychiatrist. She's currently in treatment and has been taking medicine for 3 months. In the first month, she felt gradually tired when taking it. Now she's extremely tired. She's taking Risperidone Plus (likely Risperdal or similar).

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Since the patient is having long history of auditory hallucinations....need of antipsychotic medications is necessary. To couter act the side effects of risperidone, parkin must be taken. If the patie ...  Read More

Hai doctor. I consulted a doctor for auditory hallucination. I'm using Rikson Plus tablet—it's been two months now. The voices I've been hearing have reduced a bit, which makes me happy. But I feel very tired. Can't do any work. My legs feel like they're vibrating when I walk a little. BP has dropped. I saw a general physician; they gave BP m

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

Doctor i have auditory hallucination for 20 years. I consulted it last week only for the first time. Doctor prescribed Riskon si medicine. I am using it. This is the 6th day. I have little memory loss problem also i am getting that people sounds. I am getting iriitation. I am taking medicine for 6 days why that sound not gone.

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It takes some time for it to resolve. Also, the dosage of medication is important. Consult your doc again. It will subside slowly ...  Read More

Hi all this is with regards to an issue I am facing since last 15 days or so.At night while going to sleep I hear as if someone is talking to me advising on things and talking non sensical things This started after I watched one video on you tube about nerve problem.

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Consult immediately madam ...  Read More

Hi all.this is in view of an issue am facing since last 15 days.Iam doing all my household work and everything but at night while going to sleep I hear as if someone is talking to me and talking all kind of nonsense.this all started after I saw a video of one person on you tube advising too much on nerve issue.I do not have any nerve problem nor am

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Its hallucinations due to stress ...  Read More

I live in Rajgir, Bihar. A neighbour living above my flat sprays insecticide, sometimes throws soil, Kala Til, dry leaves, sindoor, bundles of hair soaked in insecticide, in my balcony or on my main door. Due to its effect, I feel burning sensation in my whole body, pain in my legs and head. She does Tona-Totka on me, but my husband does not believ

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She need to consult a Psychiatrist immediately. She is having delusion of persecution, which is found in many severe mental health conditions. Nothing to worry, right treatment at right time can brin ...  Read More

Symptoms : Hearing sounds/voices. Reporting someone/neighbors interacting via telepathy via electromagnetic signals at home. Same at library when phones stays close to her. Laughing most of the times - seems as stress response. Not concentrated.

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Hii.. These are very severe symptoms and need to consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible and should start medication.. Consult online for further assessment and treatment ...  Read More

I have had depression and hallucinations for the past few days . I have consulted a psychiatrist and she has prescribed me medicines roxbel and serenace..but she has not diagnosed my health issues. What is the diagnosis..? I faced the same problem last year too but then later I was fine ..

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it wound be fair to diagnose on the basis of just symptoms it may need an examination.. ...  Read More

My wife is suffering from hallucinations/delusions for a long time. She always says someone is spraying insecticide on her, so her body aches, headache and itching in body starts. She began abusing and cursing the neighbors for this and become aggressive and violent. I am in Govt. Service. Due to her problem and behaviour everywhere I am badly demo

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From your description, your wife seems to be experiencing persistent delusions and hallucinations, which are signs of a serious mental health condition that requires psychiatric treatment. Since she d ...  Read More

I am not finding any interest doing any thing.Even don't enjoy the things I used to like earlier.Is this is a medical condition or it is normal.Started delaying in task,anger,not willing to leave bed.In morning if not critical I remain on bed dreaming something useless.In this process i remember I had to the work but I choose to remain on bed.Not a

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Thank you for sharing how you’ve been feeling. From what you’ve described losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, struggling to get out of bed, increased anger, difficulty focusing, and persis ...  Read More

Hello respected mam/sir, I am Nishka Singh, an MBBS student first year. I am away from my family and I live in hostel. When I was preparing for NEET I had depression and I didn't had much friends. I had a male best friend (now also he is here in my life but he is also in another college). I use to cry a lot for no reason (most of the episodes occur

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Consult immediately ...  Read More

My MIL is around 70 yrs of age. She has had high bo and sugar for a pretty long time. Few months back she was hospitalised as she had a small stroke. The discharge summary stated she has parkinson disease. Now she has started hallucinations and remains delusional sometime. She is taking her meds which speciality to consult

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I'm seeing things that are not present in reality. I saw pink tablet on my fridge. Then at table and after that at bed. I asked my mom she told nothing's there. And after some time nothing was there.This has occured sometimes earlier also. But the last day it happened 3-4 times. I also saw very big pimple at my hand and chest. After sometime it dis

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Consult a psychiatrist in person. Get a MRI scan of the brain, EEG and blood tests if needed to find out any underlying medical causes for these symptoms. Else can be treated as a primary psychotic di ...  Read More

Hi, I was not able to sleep properly for past four days and I am in night shift also. Some fear and some voice I can hear for past two days ..full headache.. I am suffering and getting anger unnecessary... Please advise

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Consult a psychiatrist immediately. Early treatment can lead to quicker recovery. Good luck ...  Read More

My friend is studying for neet and her parents do not support her and degrade , one day her father told her that she is a waste in the house today she told that she is hearing voices from tiles and she feels the tiles edges will hurt her what can i do

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Your friend need detailed evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor so my sister is hearing voices constantly talking about her, seeing flashes, Tired all the time, feeling like someone holding her since last 3 months and she is on medication for hyperthyroidism and is taking Neo Mercazole 5 is it because of the thyroid or something else and what should we do?

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You need to consult a psychiatrist in person. ...  Read More

In 9th grade in school I felt other people could hear the voices in my head and I was involuntary producing those voices through my mouth and people are mocking those voices by mimicking them right in front of me.

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Consult immediately mam ...  Read More

I have a gnawing feeling that I might have hallucinations of all sorts, tactile, auditory, and God knows what not. I don't want to self diagnose cus it's not possible. But I just am terrified. I have Complex BPD.

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Hello I understand your concern, these feelings must be very distressing. In BPD it's common to have episodes called " micropsychotic episodes", you can start treatment for this but it's prudent to co ...  Read More

I am asking on behalf of my mother. My mother is showing symptoms of delusions. She hallucinates and talks to herself and believes some thing is happening when it's not. She firmly believes my father is having an affair when it's completely untrue. She believes I have done something very bad and she is punishing me for this when no such thing happe

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Hello, She needs evaluation... So consult a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

My father has been suffering from severe cough since last few days. As a result, he has not been able to sleep properly at night. Due to cough, he couldn't sleep for two nights at a stretch. Now for the last few days, he seems to be hallucinating. Once he wakes up after sleeping for a short stretch during the day, he says imaginary things. And the

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U need to discuss with a psychiatrist ...  Read More

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