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[–] 30 points 11 months ago (4 children)

This is just the result of neurons firing and chemical reactions taking place, and it's normal. Personally, for me it depends on my state of mind when I try to sleep. When agitated, I see noise like in your picture. When calm, I see flat, colorful shapes with soft edges that float around and change shape more or less rapidly (kind of like a lava lamp).

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Ohhh yeahhhh the lava lamp like ones are cool. Sometimes vague impressions of cyan and red, sometimes propagating in waves. I'm so glad other people are describing it!

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    I also find them really helpful for falling asleep. Sometimes when I feel stressed and see mostly noise, I'll try to spot the color shapes and focus on them. It's kind of meditative and helps me fall asleep faster.

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