Acknowledge Quote by Oliver Sacks
“In general, people are afraid to acknowledge hallucinations because they immediately see them as a sign of something awful happening to the brain, whereas in most cases they're not.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Hallucinations, 2012
People fear hallucinations, seeing them as dangerous, yet most are harmless and can be understood scientifically.
In simple terms: Hallucinations are often harmless.
Learn to assess hallucinations without panic.
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When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- self‑monitoring
- public education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your fear of hallucinations?
- How can you differentiate harmless from harmful experiences?
May underplay rare serious cases.