External hallucination
External hallucinations
The hallucinations experienced during a delirious trip primarily do not occur internally within ones own mind on the back of closed eyelids but instead occur as solid hallucinations which display themselves seamlessly into the external environment as if they were actually happening. The second of these key differences are the way in which deliriant hallucinations are delirious in believability and therefore have a sense of psychological plot acceptance attributed to them which does not occur with psychedelics and dissociatives. This means that no matter how absurd or unlikely the content of the hallucination may be, it will be believed as a real event which is genuinely occurring in exactly the same way which we accept the absurd plots of our dreams.
Delirious hallucinatory states can be broken down into 3 basic levels,
- Erratic hallucinations - The second-lowest level of hallucination generally consists of visual snow and static, movement in the peripheral vision as well as ill defined, fleeting hallucinations which disappear once a person double takes. These often consist of black splotches and pronounced floaters.
- Partially defined hallucinations - At this level the hallucinations are visible within ones direct line of sight despite the fact that they are not fully defined in their appearance. This means that although visible, they do not look completely detailed and are often blurry or semi translucent.
- Defined hallucinations - As the vividness and intensity increases, the trip eventually becomes comprised of completely realistic and static hallucinations. These are generally considered by those who have experienced them to be completely convincing in their appearance.
Although the hallucinations can be anything there are still common archetypes which generally occur under the influence of high dose delirious experience. These hallucinations are generally but not by any means limited to:
- Family, friends, strangers and fictional characters, usually behaving completely normally.
- Inanimate objects, sometimes in believable locations but often floating in the air.
- Animals and pets.
- Spiders and various insects.
- Shadow people.
- Smoking phantom cigarettes, spliffs and bowls.
- Drinking imaginary cups of water.
- Literally anything your imagination can come up with.
The more unfamiliar you are with your environment during states of delirium, the more you will hallucinate. Cluttered areas tend to produce hallucinations best. As far as lighting goes, either a dark or dim room will is optimum. Darkness produces much more hallucinations and will result in more of a sinister feel, but the light present in a dim room will make you see less, though more detailed hallucinations.