Vivid visual, auditory, or tactile experiences that occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep, ranging from simple patterns to complex scenes.
Example: Seeing colorful geometric patterns, hearing music or voices, or feeling movement sensations while falling asleep that can be fascinating or sometimes frightening.
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