Hallucination
April, 20th, 2023
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Offer comfort and minimize stress if someone is scared by a hallucination; reassure if possible, but don’t argue that a hallucination isn’t real.
Self-care
See a doctor immediately if:
- Fever
- Seizure
- Headache
- Delusions, social withdrawal, and inappropriate use of language
When to seek immediate medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Occurs repeatedly
- Recently started new medication
- Persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
, When to make a doctor’s appointment
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