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What Causes Episodes Of Hallucinations?

Every once in a while I get these episodes where I get this weird feeling and then if someone is talking to me or if I m watching TV I can t understand what they are saying. It only last like 15-20 seconds and then it s gone. No pain associated with it or anything. I just keep going. I might get 2-3 a month and then nothing for a month or so. I went and had a CAT Scan and they didn t find anything (was worried it was a tumor or something). I tell my doctor the symptoms and he looks puzzled. I m 59 and in good health. Any ideas?
posted on Sun, 3 Apr 2016
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Dear friend,

You are having brief psychotic breaks, which may be due to impending psychosis (schizophrenia) or due to other emotional situations, such as episodes of past trauma (PTSD), or severe depression or anxiety.

I urge you to see an experienced mental health professional in order to investigate this further. You have already checked for medical reasons, and have thus far come up with negative causes on that end.

It really seems psychological and you should assess it with a caring and intelligent professional.

I wish you good health an a sound mind.

Warmest regards,

Elliott
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What Causes Episodes Of Hallucinations?

Dear friend, You are having brief psychotic breaks, which may be due to impending psychosis (schizophrenia) or due to other emotional situations, such as episodes of past trauma (PTSD), or severe depression or anxiety. I urge you to see an experienced mental health professional in order to investigate this further. You have already checked for medical reasons, and have thus far come up with negative causes on that end. It really seems psychological and you should assess it with a caring and intelligent professional. I wish you good health an a sound mind. Warmest regards, Elliott