Articles related to "Hallucinations"
Command Hallucinations
Command hallucinations are often thought to be the most serious. My friends and I "had to" do a lot of weird things, which we may laugh about now, but isn't there an implicit command in "having to do something"?
• psychosis • psychotic • delusions • hallucinations • command hallucinations
Command hallucinations are often thought to be the most serious. My friends and I "had to" do a lot of weird things, which we may laugh about now, but isn't there an implicit command in "having to do something"?
• psychosis • psychotic • delusions • hallucinations • command hallucinations
Deceptions of the Mind - #3 of From Hallucination to Hallelujah
This is the third in the series about after-effects of surgery. If this is your first time here, go back and read the last two weeks articles to find out what led up to this point. This series is an attempt to help people know one possible consequence which can occur as a result of a reaction to anesthetic. As I said before, if we had been forewarned that this was a possibility, it would have been much less stressful for all concerned. I know I could have reacted differently, even in my delirium, if the possibility had been stored in my subconcious.
• delirium • anesthetic • adverse reaction
This is the third in the series about after-effects of surgery. If this is your first time here, go back and read the last two weeks articles to find out what led up to this point. This series is an attempt to help people know one possible consequence which can occur as a result of a reaction to anesthetic. As I said before, if we had been forewarned that this was a possibility, it would have been much less stressful for all concerned. I know I could have reacted differently, even in my delirium, if the possibility had been stored in my subconcious.
• delirium • anesthetic • adverse reaction
Hallucination and Saving Grace
If you've never had a hallucination, it's very hard to realize just what they are. The person who is caught in this state has no way of knowing that the people and places he interacts with are all in his mind. Some people and acts insinuate themselves into the hallucination, and the patient can't distinguish the real from the hallucinatory. That's why it sometimes appears to nurses and family that the patient seems to somehow connect with you, and then suddenly, his mind is off somewhere else. The patient may recognize that you are there, but can't separate his "mental story" from the nurses' reality. This series of articles on anesthesia-induced hallucination and delusion are meant to enlighten future patients and their families to the false but seemingly real world of the hallucinating patients mind.
• hallucination • delusion • medication • mind • false
If you've never had a hallucination, it's very hard to realize just what they are. The person who is caught in this state has no way of knowing that the people and places he interacts with are all in his mind. Some people and acts insinuate themselves into the hallucination, and the patient can't distinguish the real from the hallucinatory. That's why it sometimes appears to nurses and family that the patient seems to somehow connect with you, and then suddenly, his mind is off somewhere else. The patient may recognize that you are there, but can't separate his "mental story" from the nurses' reality. This series of articles on anesthesia-induced hallucination and delusion are meant to enlighten future patients and their families to the false but seemingly real world of the hallucinating patients mind.
• hallucination • delusion • medication • mind • false
Hallucinations & Delusions
Why hallucinations and delusions may occur and what you can do if they happen.
• hallucination • delusion • dementia • caregiving • caregiver
Why hallucinations and delusions may occur and what you can do if they happen.
• hallucination • delusion • dementia • caregiving • caregiver
My Year to Remember and Since: Alzheimer's and After, Part II
Part two of my article about my Year to Remember with My Mother and Alzheimer's Disease
• alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • caregivers • alzheimer
Part two of my article about my Year to Remember with My Mother and Alzheimer's Disease
• alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • caregivers • alzheimer
On the Brink of War: Protecting the Alzheimer's Patient
Tips for caregivers on protecting Alzheimer's patients from the emotionally disturbing news of war and avoiding the confusion, delusions, and hallucinations that it might bring on at some stages of the disease.
• alzheimer's • caregiving • war • terrorism • disasters
Tips for caregivers on protecting Alzheimer's patients from the emotionally disturbing news of war and avoiding the confusion, delusions, and hallucinations that it might bring on at some stages of the disease.
• alzheimer's • caregiving • war • terrorism • disasters
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
an exploration of psychosis particularly in schizophrenia from the perspective of someone who experienced a psychotic episode
• psychosis • schizoprhenia • delusions • hallucinations • loose associations
an exploration of psychosis particularly in schizophrenia from the perspective of someone who experienced a psychotic episode
• psychosis • schizoprhenia • delusions • hallucinations • loose associations
Schizophrenia - Conclusion
Schizophrenia and how it feels to be schizophrenic, effect on family members, treatment and outlook
• scizophrenia • brain disorder • symptoms • treatment • outlook symptoms
Schizophrenia and how it feels to be schizophrenic, effect on family members, treatment and outlook
• scizophrenia • brain disorder • symptoms • treatment • outlook symptoms
Hide and Seek
A delusional experience that provides some real, heartfelt lessons for all of us. Family and love are the most valuable possessions in this life. We need to protect them and treasure them.
• hallucination • delirious • adverse reaction • anaesthesia • hallucinating
A delusional experience that provides some real, heartfelt lessons for all of us. Family and love are the most valuable possessions in this life. We need to protect them and treasure them.
• hallucination • delirious • adverse reaction • anaesthesia • hallucinating
Journey of the Mind
This is the second installment of my experience with hallucinations. To become familiar with the background, please go back and read, "Secret Wonderings after Surgery". This article is the first of several hallucinatory experiences which I was not expected to remember. It is an excerpt from my book, FROM HALLUCINATION TO HALLELUJAH!.
• hallucination • delirium • anesthetic • adverse reaction
This is the second installment of my experience with hallucinations. To become familiar with the background, please go back and read, "Secret Wonderings after Surgery". This article is the first of several hallucinatory experiences which I was not expected to remember. It is an excerpt from my book, FROM HALLUCINATION TO HALLELUJAH!.
• hallucination • delirium • anesthetic • adverse reaction
LSD – Psychedelic Hallucinogen
The history of a drug with remarkable potential which was banned through misuse by "hippies."
• drug abuse • acid trips • hallucinations • psychedelic • psychotherapy
The history of a drug with remarkable potential which was banned through misuse by "hippies."
• drug abuse • acid trips • hallucinations • psychedelic • psychotherapy
Secret Wonderings after Surgery
Are you or someone close to you going to have surgery in the next few months? Have you been told what might be expected both before and AFTER the operation? Being told what will happen before and during the surgery is expected and usually does occur. However, what might happen after you come out of recovery could be a huge shock to you and especially to your family. I had a severe reaction to medications and the anesthetic used in my last back surgery and was hallucinatory for 10 days. I was lost in a world that seemed as real as this one, and my family was terrified that I would never return. I'm writing about this experience in this, and several subsequent articles, in order to inform you and others to insist on knowing BEFOREHAND what possibilities, no matter how remote, you could encounter after the operating room. I'm sure my family and myself, could have reacted much differently and with less terror if we had been told of this remote possibility. I hope you'll read these articles and be better prepared to deal with reality and the world of hallucinations, if you are ever called to visit there.
• hallucination • surgery • risks • anesthetic • anaesthesia
Are you or someone close to you going to have surgery in the next few months? Have you been told what might be expected both before and AFTER the operation? Being told what will happen before and during the surgery is expected and usually does occur. However, what might happen after you come out of recovery could be a huge shock to you and especially to your family. I had a severe reaction to medications and the anesthetic used in my last back surgery and was hallucinatory for 10 days. I was lost in a world that seemed as real as this one, and my family was terrified that I would never return. I'm writing about this experience in this, and several subsequent articles, in order to inform you and others to insist on knowing BEFOREHAND what possibilities, no matter how remote, you could encounter after the operating room. I'm sure my family and myself, could have reacted much differently and with less terror if we had been told of this remote possibility. I hope you'll read these articles and be better prepared to deal with reality and the world of hallucinations, if you are ever called to visit there.
• hallucination • surgery • risks • anesthetic • anaesthesia
What is a seizure, anyway?
Have you ever wondered what type of epilepsy you have, why you have certain symptoms or what the causes your seizures? Maybe you start twitching. Maybe you stare, become dizzy, or even lose consciousness. The fact is that seizures can vary dramatically from person to person. Here’s why...
• seizure • epilepsy • vary • dizzy • impulse
Have you ever wondered what type of epilepsy you have, why you have certain symptoms or what the causes your seizures? Maybe you start twitching. Maybe you stare, become dizzy, or even lose consciousness. The fact is that seizures can vary dramatically from person to person. Here’s why...
• seizure • epilepsy • vary • dizzy • impulse
Dangers of Postpartum Psychosis
RoseMeade takes a look at the characteristics of parents with postpartum psychosis. We study parents that have reached the point of taking the life of their own children. The Andrea Yates case is reflected upon in order to cover some of the early warning signs. We look deeper into the phenomena and help others do the same so that the lives of young children can possibly be saved by earlier detection of the mental state of the parent.
• postpartum psychosis • victoria freudiger • rosemeade • april scheiner • mental illness
RoseMeade takes a look at the characteristics of parents with postpartum psychosis. We study parents that have reached the point of taking the life of their own children. The Andrea Yates case is reflected upon in order to cover some of the early warning signs. We look deeper into the phenomena and help others do the same so that the lives of young children can possibly be saved by earlier detection of the mental state of the parent.
• postpartum psychosis • victoria freudiger • rosemeade • april scheiner • mental illness
Never Say Never: New Year's Resolutions for Caregivers
"Ten Absolutes of Caregiving for Alzheimer's Patients" as found on Dr. Robert Stall's Web site make a good New Year's resolution list for caregivers.
• alzheimer's • caregiving • dementia • caregivers • new year's resolutions
"Ten Absolutes of Caregiving for Alzheimer's Patients" as found on Dr. Robert Stall's Web site make a good New Year's resolution list for caregivers.
• alzheimer's • caregiving • dementia • caregivers • new year's resolutions
SCHIZOPHRENIA
Part One of a two part article on Schizophrenia, explaining what it is, the symptoms, causes and treatments.
• schizophrenia • mental illness • mental health • paranoia • hebrephrenic
Part One of a two part article on Schizophrenia, explaining what it is, the symptoms, causes and treatments.
• schizophrenia • mental illness • mental health • paranoia • hebrephrenic
The Discovery
The continuation of a true story of post-surgical experiences and hallucinations caused by reactions to anesthetics. This one still seems real and was a spiritual experience that seems more real than reality. It has had life changing effects.
• hallucinations • surgery • anesthetic • reaction • reality
The continuation of a true story of post-surgical experiences and hallucinations caused by reactions to anesthetics. This one still seems real and was a spiritual experience that seems more real than reality. It has had life changing effects.
• hallucinations • surgery • anesthetic • reaction • reality
When Sleep Is Unwelcome
Australian researchers have recently unraveled a significant part of the narcolepsy puzzle.
• narcolepsy • suite101 • kylie carberry • cataplexy • hypnagogic hallucinations
Australian researchers have recently unraveled a significant part of the narcolepsy puzzle.
• narcolepsy • suite101 • kylie carberry • cataplexy • hypnagogic hallucinations
Another Wild Night
Being transferred to a new place seemed to enhance the depth of dilusion and increased the instances of wild experiences. Even to this day, when I recall these periods of hallucination, they seem as real as what I did yesterday. It's quite strange to realize that what we may perceive as real is not always as it seems. Being aware that hallucination is a possibility which accompanies surgery is an important thing to realize. It's much easier to handle when you're prepared.
• hallucination • delirium • surgery • medication • doctor
Being transferred to a new place seemed to enhance the depth of dilusion and increased the instances of wild experiences. Even to this day, when I recall these periods of hallucination, they seem as real as what I did yesterday. It's quite strange to realize that what we may perceive as real is not always as it seems. Being aware that hallucination is a possibility which accompanies surgery is an important thing to realize. It's much easier to handle when you're prepared.
• hallucination • delirium • surgery • medication • doctor
Caregiving Basics
Information for caregivers of people with Dementia, including daily routines, dignity, independence, positive focus, laughter, safety, communication and health.
• caregivers basics • carers • alzheimer's disease • challenging behavior • independence
Information for caregivers of people with Dementia, including daily routines, dignity, independence, positive focus, laughter, safety, communication and health.
• caregivers basics • carers • alzheimer's disease • challenging behavior • independence
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Sometimes, blind people experience visions or hallucinations. This condition is different from the hallucinations experienced from those with mental health disorders.
• visual hallucinations • seeing things • blindness • visual images • blind people having visions
Sometimes, blind people experience visions or hallucinations. This condition is different from the hallucinations experienced from those with mental health disorders.
• visual hallucinations • seeing things • blindness • visual images • blind people having visions
Cursed Be the Salem Poor
Upon becoming a witch, the person is given an animal as a familiar, and can kill or harm both humans or animals.
• salem witch trials • massachusetts • demons • witches • puritans
Upon becoming a witch, the person is given an animal as a familiar, and can kill or harm both humans or animals.
• salem witch trials • massachusetts • demons • witches • puritans
He's Not Dead
Thinking in my delirium that Sonny, my husband, had been killed, I am shocked to find out he's alive. The mind is far more powerful than we realize; and knowing that this type of experience can happen after surgery would help many patients and their families during these difficult and terrifying days.
• medication • nurse • mind • hallucination • delirious
Thinking in my delirium that Sonny, my husband, had been killed, I am shocked to find out he's alive. The mind is far more powerful than we realize; and knowing that this type of experience can happen after surgery would help many patients and their families during these difficult and terrifying days.
• medication • nurse • mind • hallucination • delirious
In Fear and Trembling
This article continues with the post surgery hallucination story and though it's not particularly about herbs, it's very important information. I'll continue after completing this series to tell you about the herbs I've found which have helped me to heal after this stressful physical period. Even when I began to realize that much of what I thought I'd experienced after surgery was hallucinatory, I still had long periods of delusion. Finally however, I was becoming able to sort it out and use my reason and understand finally what was real and what wasn't. Being prepared ahead of time for this possibility would have saved myself and my family much anquish. That's the purpose of this series of articles. To inform people facing surgery of this possibility.
• rehabilitation • hallucination • mind • delusion • surgery
This article continues with the post surgery hallucination story and though it's not particularly about herbs, it's very important information. I'll continue after completing this series to tell you about the herbs I've found which have helped me to heal after this stressful physical period. Even when I began to realize that much of what I thought I'd experienced after surgery was hallucinatory, I still had long periods of delusion. Finally however, I was becoming able to sort it out and use my reason and understand finally what was real and what wasn't. Being prepared ahead of time for this possibility would have saved myself and my family much anquish. That's the purpose of this series of articles. To inform people facing surgery of this possibility.
• rehabilitation • hallucination • mind • delusion • surgery
Initiation
During this part of my delusions, I tried to pull out the central line that had been put into a vein in my neck. I have very difficult veins and they soon refused to give any more blood, so shortly after the operation, the central line was put in to make it easier on me, and everyone else, when blood had to be drawn. In my hallucination, during the middle of the night, I tried to pull it out, thinking it was a "pin" and the hospital had to call my husband in to calm me down. It was really a wild experience!
• initiation • iv • blood • hallucination • delusion
During this part of my delusions, I tried to pull out the central line that had been put into a vein in my neck. I have very difficult veins and they soon refused to give any more blood, so shortly after the operation, the central line was put in to make it easier on me, and everyone else, when blood had to be drawn. In my hallucination, during the middle of the night, I tried to pull it out, thinking it was a "pin" and the hospital had to call my husband in to calm me down. It was really a wild experience!
• initiation • iv • blood • hallucination • delusion
Laughter: The Best Medicine
Laughter is truly an aid to health and well being! Even in the midst of pain and delirium, friends who bring laughter are a very welcome prescription to coming back to health. When you don't know what to give to a friend in the hospital, or to someone suffering prolonged illness, take them a few minutes of laughter. It will work wonders!
• hallucination • delirium • surgery • illness • laughter
Laughter is truly an aid to health and well being! Even in the midst of pain and delirium, friends who bring laughter are a very welcome prescription to coming back to health. When you don't know what to give to a friend in the hospital, or to someone suffering prolonged illness, take them a few minutes of laughter. It will work wonders!
• hallucination • delirium • surgery • illness • laughter
Sundown Syndrome in the Elderly
Many Dementia or Alzheimer's sufferers get worse close to sunset; how to recognise this problem and suggestions for ways of minimising the symptoms
• alzheimer's syndrome • sundown syndrome • dementia • wandering • confusion
Many Dementia or Alzheimer's sufferers get worse close to sunset; how to recognise this problem and suggestions for ways of minimising the symptoms
• alzheimer's syndrome • sundown syndrome • dementia • wandering • confusion
Surviving Schizophrenia
People deal with mental illness differently. Some hide it, it others whisper about it - and some even announce it publicly. Here's how one man is surviving schizophrenia.
• surviving schizophrenia • mentally ill brother • treating people with schizophrenia • psychological disorders • who gets schizophrenia
People deal with mental illness differently. Some hide it, it others whisper about it - and some even announce it publicly. Here's how one man is surviving schizophrenia.
• surviving schizophrenia • mentally ill brother • treating people with schizophrenia • psychological disorders • who gets schizophrenia
The Schizophrenic Spectrum
Schizophrenia is considered by some to be part of a "schizophrenic spectrum" of mental illness, which also includes Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorder.
• schizophrenic spectrum continuum • types of schizophrenia • symptoms schizophrenia • schizotypal schizoid personality psychotic disorde • mental illness
Schizophrenia is considered by some to be part of a "schizophrenic spectrum" of mental illness, which also includes Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorder.
• schizophrenic spectrum continuum • types of schizophrenia • symptoms schizophrenia • schizotypal schizoid personality psychotic disorde • mental illness
The Transfer
Not all hallucinations are terrifying. Some are very uplifting and leave a lasting and profound impression on your life. I was given a beautiful vision of beauty that I can still recall. It happened during the transfer by ambulance from one hospital to another. It's still an uplifting, beautiful memory. A memory to treasure even in the midst of confusion and hallucination.
• hallucination • impression • life • vision • memory
Not all hallucinations are terrifying. Some are very uplifting and leave a lasting and profound impression on your life. I was given a beautiful vision of beauty that I can still recall. It happened during the transfer by ambulance from one hospital to another. It's still an uplifting, beautiful memory. A memory to treasure even in the midst of confusion and hallucination.
• hallucination • impression • life • vision • memory
What Is Old Hag Syndrome?
Aliens, witches, trolls, or the Devil himself? What does it mean when we are paralyzed temporarily while falling asleep or waking up?
• old hag syndrome • sleep paralysis • witches • trolls • devil
Aliens, witches, trolls, or the Devil himself? What does it mean when we are paralyzed temporarily while falling asleep or waking up?
• old hag syndrome • sleep paralysis • witches • trolls • devil
Where Am I?
Finding yourself in a strange place is disconcerting at best. When you're in the depths of delirium and you're in the midst of unreality that seems more real than real life, you find fear to be a constant companion. In this instance, who do you trust?
• hallucination • delirium • doctor • nurse • treatment
Finding yourself in a strange place is disconcerting at best. When you're in the depths of delirium and you're in the midst of unreality that seems more real than real life, you find fear to be a constant companion. In this instance, who do you trust?
• hallucination • delirium • doctor • nurse • treatment
Depression Types
There are many types of depression. This article will briefly discuss the symptoms of some of the more commonly encountered varieties of depressive illness.
• depression • depressive illness • unipolar depression • major depressive disorder • bipolar depression
There are many types of depression. This article will briefly discuss the symptoms of some of the more commonly encountered varieties of depressive illness.
• depression • depressive illness • unipolar depression • major depressive disorder • bipolar depression
Heat Related Diseases
During the summer months, it's important to exercise caution when exposed the sun and warmer temperatures. Following these simple precautions will ensure a safe summer.
• how to avoid dehydration • how to avoid heat stroke • proper hydration • electrolyte balance • working out in high temperatures
During the summer months, it's important to exercise caution when exposed the sun and warmer temperatures. Following these simple precautions will ensure a safe summer.
• how to avoid dehydration • how to avoid heat stroke • proper hydration • electrolyte balance • working out in high temperatures
New Hope for Depression and Anxiety
When people tell you an illness is "all in your head" - it just may be! Have you or someone you know been plagued by fatigue, stress, depression, insomnia, ADD or some other unexplainable, apparently untreatable ailment? Chemical imbalance in the brain has been proven to be a reality and is now treatable. A doctor in California has perfected a treatment which is now used in medical schools and by doctors around the world.
• depression • anxiety • chemical imbalance • reaction • anesthetic
When people tell you an illness is "all in your head" - it just may be! Have you or someone you know been plagued by fatigue, stress, depression, insomnia, ADD or some other unexplainable, apparently untreatable ailment? Chemical imbalance in the brain has been proven to be a reality and is now treatable. A doctor in California has perfected a treatment which is now used in medical schools and by doctors around the world.
• depression • anxiety • chemical imbalance • reaction • anesthetic
Schizophrenia Disorder Diagnosis
Although schizophrenics may view their abnormal perceptions and paranoid beliefs as perfectly rational, their behavior often appears out-of-pace and bizarre to others.
• what is schizophrenia • schizophrenia disorder diagnosis • schizophrenic symptoms • diagnosis of schizophrenia • misdiagnosis of schizophrenia
Although schizophrenics may view their abnormal perceptions and paranoid beliefs as perfectly rational, their behavior often appears out-of-pace and bizarre to others.
• what is schizophrenia • schizophrenia disorder diagnosis • schizophrenic symptoms • diagnosis of schizophrenia • misdiagnosis of schizophrenia
Static Change
Yet another "tale from the hallucinating mind". Static Change shows how fleeting and changing the mind of the affected person can be while the family sees no change in their condition and even sometimes thinks it may be worse. These experiences were very real to me at the time. My family and I think the whole ten day ordeal would have been much easier on all of us if we'd been able to read something like this before it all happened to us. Hallucinations may be all in the mind, but whether caused by a reaction to anesthesia, as in my case, or by some other factor, they are definitely very real to the hallucinating person.
• static • change • hallucination • hospital • medication
Yet another "tale from the hallucinating mind". Static Change shows how fleeting and changing the mind of the affected person can be while the family sees no change in their condition and even sometimes thinks it may be worse. These experiences were very real to me at the time. My family and I think the whole ten day ordeal would have been much easier on all of us if we'd been able to read something like this before it all happened to us. Hallucinations may be all in the mind, but whether caused by a reaction to anesthesia, as in my case, or by some other factor, they are definitely very real to the hallucinating person.
• static • change • hallucination • hospital • medication
Treating People With Schizophrenia
Psychological disorders don't have to ruin lives or relationships. Antipsychotic mediation, psychosocial therapy and even surgery can treat people with schizoprenia.
• treating people with schizophrenia • antipsychotic medications • psychological disorders • who gets schizophrenia • tardive dyskinesia
Psychological disorders don't have to ruin lives or relationships. Antipsychotic mediation, psychosocial therapy and even surgery can treat people with schizoprenia.
• treating people with schizophrenia • antipsychotic medications • psychological disorders • who gets schizophrenia • tardive dyskinesia
Understanding Lewy Body Disease
Lewy Body Disease (or Dementia with Lewy Bodies - DLB) is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease. This article describes DLB and highlights its unique features.
• lewy body disease • dementia with lewy bodies • lewy body variant of alzheimer's disease • cortical diseases • senile dementias
Lewy Body Disease (or Dementia with Lewy Bodies - DLB) is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease. This article describes DLB and highlights its unique features.
• lewy body disease • dementia with lewy bodies • lewy body variant of alzheimer's disease • cortical diseases • senile dementias
Strange New World (Episode Guide)
Preconceptions can be dangerous things. Star Trek constantly challenges us to embrace the unexpected and let go of stereotypes that hold back progress. Find out what "Strange New World" has to say about the subject in this installment in our society-oriented guide to Star Trek.
• strange new world • strange new world episode review and guide • enterprise episodes • star trek • star trek's best lines
Preconceptions can be dangerous things. Star Trek constantly challenges us to embrace the unexpected and let go of stereotypes that hold back progress. Find out what "Strange New World" has to say about the subject in this installment in our society-oriented guide to Star Trek.
• strange new world • strange new world episode review and guide • enterprise episodes • star trek • star trek's best lines