Hypnopompic
Hypnopompic
Hypnopompic (pronunciation: /ˌhɪpnoʊˈpɒmpɪk/) is a term used in psychology and neuroscience to describe the state of consciousness leading out of sleep.
Etymology
The term "hypnopompic" was coined by Frederic Myers, a pioneer in the study of parapsychology, in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Greek words "hypnos" (sleep) and "pompe" (sending away), indicating the process of "sending away sleep".
Definition
Hypnopompic states are those mental states experienced while waking up. They can include a wide range of hallucinations, dreams, and sleep paralysis. These experiences can be visual, auditory, tactile, or even involve a sense of movement or a perceived presence.
Related Terms
- Hypnagogic: The state of consciousness leading into sleep. It is often associated with similar experiences to hypnopompic states, such as hallucinations and sleep paralysis.
- Sleep Paralysis: A state of being unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up. It is often associated with hypnopompic and hypnagogic states.
- Hallucination: A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception. Hallucinations can occur in any sensory modality and are often experienced during hypnopompic states.
- Dream: A succession of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. Dreams can often be vivid and bizarre during hypnopompic states.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypnopompic
- Wikipedia's article - Hypnopompic
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