Definition: A vivid, dream-like sensation that is heard, seen or felt and that occurs upon awakening.
Examples:
When I awoke I had a hypnopompic hallucination and thought someone was standing over me.
Definition of Hypnopompic Hallucination
By Brandon Peters, M.D., About.com Guide
Updated April 24, 2011
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