Have you ever awakened to see someone standing in your room, only to watch them disappear when you turn on the light? What if these experiences are inviting you to question what you understand about consciousness, reality, and the spirit world?
In this Spirit Message, I share my perspective as a psychic medium alongside what the medical community understands about unusual visual experiences.
Listener Question: Why Do I Keep Seeing People Who Disappear?
“I am having this weird phenomenon where I wake in the middle of the night to see someone standing in my room, and if I turn on the light, they’re gone. A week ago, I saw someone in my dream and woke to find them by my door, but it turned out to be a robe hanging on the back of the door. The other night I saw a fox in my room that wasn’t really there. I’ve also started seeing what appear to be real people walking down the road, then disappearing or appearing as a tree. I don’t know if I’m imagining these things or if they’re real ~ why does this keep happening?”
Channeled Spirit Message: We Are More Than We Know
From my perspective as a psychic medium, the spirit world is not necessarily as separate from our reality as we have been taught to believe.
What if the separation we perceive between physical life and spirit is not the whole picture? In my understanding, our multidimensional existence is far greater than what we experience through our physical senses alone.
Our dearly departed are not simply somewhere far away, up in the sky. I believe consciousness transcends our physical reality, and that the relationship between the living and those who have passed may be more profound than we realize.
Spirit’s message is that you are not alone, and you are more than you know. You are more than a body and a mind moving through a third-dimensional world.
You are a spiritual being connected to a powerful source of creation, expressing the divine within you in this lifetime.
I believe experiences like these can invite us to explore our spiritual consciousness. That does not mean every unusual sight is a spirit encounter, but it does mean we can approach our questions with curiosity rather than fear.
What Does the Medical Community Say About Seeing Figures?
The medical community offers another perspective that is important to understand, particularly when these experiences occur around sleep.
A phenomenon called a hypnopompic hallucination can happen as you awaken. It may involve seeing a person, animal, face, or presence that seems real for a brief time. Similar experiences can occur while falling asleep and are called hypnagogic hallucinations. These are recognized sleep-related phenomena.
In the listener’s experience, the figure that turned out to be a robe also illustrates how a familiar object can be mistaken for something else in dim lighting.
These medical explanations describe how our brains can interpret visual information during sleep transitions. They do not establish whether a particular person’s spiritual beliefs are meaningful to them, nor can a visual experience alone confirm contact with Spirit.
If you repeatedly see people or animals while fully awake, or these experiences are new, increasing, or distressing, speak with a healthcare professional to explore possible causes. Vision changes, medication effects, sleep deprivation, stress, substance abuse and other health conditions can sometimes contribute to such alarming experiences.
How to Approach Unusual Spiritual Experiences Without Fear
In my spiritual perspective, not every encounter needs to be frightening. I believe many people explore mediumship and spiritual development because they want to understand experiences that feel beyond the ordinary.
However, I encourage you to remain discerning. You do not have to label an experience as benevolent or harmful based solely on how vivid it feels.
If you wake up startled, turn on a light, orient yourself to your surroundings, and take a few slow breaths. If prayer or meditation is part of your spiritual practice, use it to help you feel centered and safe.
You can also set a personal intention for peace and clarity. If experiences feel threatening, disrupt your sleep, or leave you frightened, seek support rather than trying to manage them alone.
Your spiritual journey should not require you to live in fear.
How to Feel Safe When You Have an Unusual Experience
If you wake up frightened, turn on the light, orient yourself to your surroundings, and take a few slow breaths. Remind yourself that you are here, in the present moment.
You can also use prayer, meditation, or a calming bedtime routine to feel centered. I recommend a spiritual invocation such as
“I welcome into my sacred space all angels of light, surround me tonight to help me fall fast asleep soundly, with sweet dreams upon morning’s light I awake feeling safe and protected.”
This may help you settle.
You deserve to feel safe in your home and comfortable in your own mind and body.
Key Takeaways From This Spirit Message
- My spiritual perspective is that consciousness and our connection to Spirit may extend beyond what we readily understand.
- Seeing figures while waking can have a recognized sleep-related explanation.
- An unusual visual experience alone cannot prove that a spirit is present.
- Spiritual reflection and medical guidance can coexist.
- Grounding, discernment, and seeking support when needed can help you navigate these experiences.
Tune In For More Spiritual Insight and Messages
If you are exploring psychic mediumship, spirit messages, intuitive experiences, or questions about the afterlife, I invite you to listen to the Radio Medium Laura Lee Podcast for spiritual guidance, listener questions, and conversations that encourage deeper self-understanding.
Ask Spirit your own question, or join our spiritual community, the Facebook Radio Medium Laura Lee Group, to seek clarity, healing, and hope.
I’d also love the opportunity to help you connect with your spirit guides, dearly departed, and angels too through my Psychic Mediumship Mentorship Program. Learn how to tune into your supernatural power to navigate life when it feels uncertain.
Final Message From Spirit
You are more than you may currently understand about yourself and your place in this universe. Stay open to exploring life’s mysteries, but allow wisdom, discernment, and peace to guide you.
You don’t have to understand everything today. Sometimes the first step is simply being willing to ask the question.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see spirits when you wake up?
Some people interpret experiences during sleep or waking as spiritual encounters. Medically, vivid images of people or animals can also occur during the transition from sleep to wakefulness. The experience alone cannot establish its cause.
What is a hypnopompic hallucination?
A hypnopompic hallucination is a vivid sensory experience that occurs as a person wakes from sleep. It can involve seeing faces, figures, animals, or sensing another presence.
What should I do if I keep seeing people who aren’t there?
Pay attention to when the experiences occur, how often they happen, and whether they affect your daily life. If they recur while you’re fully awake, are new or worsening, or cause distress, consult a healthcare professional. You can also explore your spiritual questions while remaining grounded in your surroundings.
