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.