Understanding Camisado: The State of Half-Sleep, Half-Awake

Camisado is a term used in the context of sleep and dreaming. It refers to a state of being half-awake and half-asleep, where an individual is able to maintain some level of consciousness while also experiencing vivid dreams or hallucinations.

During a camisado, the individual may be able to recall certain events or experiences from their dreams, but they are still partially aware of their surroundings and can sometimes interact with them. This state is often described as being in a "twilight zone" between wakefulness and sleep.

The term "camisado" is derived from the Spanish word "caminar," which means "to walk," and it is believed to have originated from the idea that during this state, the individual's soul or consciousness is able to roam freely while their body remains asleep.

Camisado is sometimes also referred to as "sleepwalking" or "nocturnal wandering," but it is distinct from these conditions in that the individual is not fully awake and is not actively walking or moving around. Instead, they are in a state of altered consciousness, where their dreams and hallucinations are more vivid and accessible than they would be during a normal sleep cycle.