Hallucinations

There is a little talked about phenomenon – and maybe it only affects us – but most nights, Cat will truly believe that Aimee is in bed with us (even though she has NEVER slept in our bed). Each time, Cat reacts slightly different. For example sometimes it is just a gently pat on the shoulder from Cat, other times, Cat will leap up and go into panic mode frantically grabbing tightly onto me and yelling at me to NOT FALL DOWN. Of course I wake up in a state with Cat yanking on my arm/shoulder/ whatever is nearest.I used to think this was all due to lack of decent sleep, but it happened to me the other day. It was during the day and Cat was out and I was looking after Aimee. She went to sleep for an afternoon nap and so did I. Perhaps only 15 minutes had elapsed when I was absolutely convinced that Aimee had jumped, yes jumped, out of the cot and was lying helpless and unconscious on her bedroom floor. Still half asleep I leapt out of bed like my pants were on fire and madly ran into Aimee’s room bursting open the door. It took me a few seconds to see that Aimee was peacefully asleep in her cot just as when I left her. My heart was thumping crazily and I was just so scared, but calmed down eventually. But no, I didn’t get any further rest that day as I was haunted by my hallucination. It hasn’t happened again thankfully, but poor Cat is still bugged by her fears at night.