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Monday, November 16, 2015

Definition, Signs and symptoms of Hallucinations

Definition

Hallucinations are a response (perception) senses without stimulation from the outside (external)


Classification

Hallucinations can occur in any sensory modality:
  • visual,
  • auditory,
  • olfactory,
  • gustatory,
  • tactile,
  • proprioceptive,
  • equilibrioception,
  • nociceptive,
  • thermoreceptive, and
  • chronoception.

Signs and symptoms

  • Pulling away, avoid others.
  • Easily offended.
  • Smile, speak for themselves.
  • Anxiety, fear, face tense.
  • Talks chaotic, sometimes unreasonable.
  • Suspicion and hostility.
  • Self-blame / others.
  • Can be self-destructive, others and the environment.
  • Unable to distinguish between the real and unreal.
  • Unable to focus attention / concentration.
  • Difficult to make a decision.
  • Fear.
  • Red face sometimes pale.
  • Unwilling or unable to perform self care such as bathing, brushing teeth, dressing.

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