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time warps
Sun, 04/22/2007 - 18:13Hi,
Do you ever feel like your perception of time is screwed up? This happens periodically for me. I hate to admit it, but it is like the paranoid feeling I've experienced when stoned in college (20 years ago). I get overly aware of myself and it is hard to take in what is going on around me in a timely manner. For instance, if I look at someone I end up staring because when I turn away, I realise I don't remember all that I just took in. It often happens at the grocery store. The produce guy is forever asking me if I need help finding anything. Sometimes I want to say "yes, my mind." When it has happened at church I am left wondering if I was singing really loud. That wouldn't be so bad if I had a great voice but I don't so then I worry.... It is a general spacey feeling, but no deja vu. Usually I end up having a battle with the yawns that lasts maybe 10 minutes. I hate it. I yawn and yawn and yawn which makes my eyes water and my nose run. I never see anyone else overtaken by yawning. Am I just a whiny, yawning freak?!!! Do you have weird perceptions of time and do you ever wonder if you were talking outloud without realising it? Nobody ever mentions me talking innappropriately, but sometimes I wonder.....
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Submitted by eame on Sun, 2007-04-29 - 23:22
Thank you happycat2 for posting that description as per your response. I never been able to put into words what that experience is like for me but what you posted is the best description I have ever read particularly the part which addresses the feeling of "living through the exact moment many times." I always feel like that. Almost like deja vu but not quite. It is soooooo weird. I am always very much aware when I am in the midst of one and oftentimes feel it coming on. I always find that I start to pray when it feels as though one is coming on. I always start praying really fast that it won't come down ...sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Mine normally last like a minute and I am absolutely exhausted afterwards and sometimes really sad as well. I know not to say anything. Time when I have, I make absolutely no sense at all.
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Submitted by happycat2 on Wed, 2007-05-02 - 00:09
To you both what can I say...Hello ... At times we need a lot to think about to just make us realize (or realise.) Lisa's response did give you both alot to think about. She asked some good questions ... and it is certainly time to talk to the doctor as well.... I'm not a doctor. Just I don't need to go think about a major in, or go get myself some testing someplace in the world about neuroscience after reading your thoughts to know this... From your own reading, the pair of you will have found there seems to be a lot of variation in how often people see their neuro..... A suggestion about it is you might want to look at the links on this site. I have and I found a wealth of information that sometimes answers questions I didn't know I had..... Helpful to do so, and store away, not just in your brain but someplace safe that comes in handy when you do decide to do something about these issues. More so in changes of seizure pattern, or trouble putting it into words seizures. Or types of them making you feel alone in the world when your thinking isn't clear (and its not related to hot flashes or a lack of protein in your diet). Just read the links you hadn't read before ..... You may find it very worthwhile.... One bridge at a time..... Try to keep yourself occupied so you don't dwell on things. I know from the tone of your posts you both have been doing that - are trying to do that... Try to go see a good movie or go for a walk ....
Hang in there. Stay positive and upbeat. It helps.
Cat.
"Many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1
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Submitted by coopernicus on Thu, 2007-04-26 - 21:09
Lisa's response did give me alot to think about. I didn't realise how much in denial I am about the whole thing. I do not want to put anyone in danger or to live in fear. I just want to understand this and not feel uncomfortable asking questions about it. This forum is so helpful. Just reading about others helps with the denial. Then, being able to ask about anything at all gives me courage. Be assured, I do take it all seriously and I will pursue it. Thank you.