To be or not to be hallucinating: Implications of hypnagogic/hypnopompic experiences and lucid dreaming for brain disorders.
PNAS Nexus – December 19, 2023
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
Many healthy individuals experience vivid, dream-like perceptions at sleep onset or awakening. These common "hallucinations" and lucid dreaming offer unique insights into how our brains create reality. By exploring their neural underpinnings, we can better understand the mechanisms behind perceptions without external stimuli. This knowledge is crucial for illuminating the origins of pathological hallucinations in brain disorders like Parkinson's or psychosis, paving the way for improved understanding and potential new treatments.
Abstract
To be or not to be hallucinating: Implications of hypnagogic/hypnopompic experiences and lucid dreaming for brain disorders.