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Definition
A semi-dream state experienced during the transition from sleep to full wakefulness. The awakening version of hypnagogic imagery; dream remnants blend with reality.
Related Terms
Hypnagogic Imagery
Visual, auditory, or bodily hallucinations experienced during the transition between wakefulness and sleep. Associated with creative ideas and artistic inspiration.
Sleep Paralysis
A temporary condition where the body cannot move while consciousness is awake during sleep onset or awakening. May be accompanied by hallucinations and fear. Culturally associated with 'the nightmare' or incubus.