She definitely wasn't talking to any ghosts. It was pretty horrible trying to wake her and calm her. Your baby is screaming and you can't protect her from it. It's no fun.

What the link describes sounds more like sleep walking.

I think night terrors are more a symptom of anxiety then of ghosts.

There is a mental illness you can get that basically boils down to seeing your dead loved one. At times, I wish I had that mental illness. But then I think of all the accompanying delusion and emotional upset that comes with that mental illness and I'm glad I don't see ghosts.

There is a phenomenon called grief hallucinations which are quite common; about fifty percent of the bereaved have them. I think mental illness is too strong a word.

I've known folks who've seen deceased loved ones, and none are mentally ill. Some saw them years after their loved ones passed. In every case, the experience was comforting. So, what's the harm?

I thought the article was beautifully written and worth sharing. I have seen participants in this group discuss experiencing this very phenomenon and thought they'd appreciate it. Whatever gives one comfort.