altered state of consciousness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of altered state of consciousness
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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And in a 2013 study, 82% of participants reported entering an altered state of consciousness that transcended the self, with some saying the process helped heal their trauma and depression.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025
Did the patient get knocked unconscious, see stars or experience other altered state of consciousness at the time?
From New York Times • May 2, 2024
The exercise, they were told, had the potential to induce an altered state of consciousness so profound that breathers sometimes describe it as reliving the terrifying moment of their birth.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024
“Is he’s created an altered state of consciousness induction device. And, I think it worked on me.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2023
But even if you choose to leave your sleeping brain alone, pay attention: after nodding off, your brain in its altered state of consciousness is very likely already hard at work.
From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 2011
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