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Staring Spells

Wed, 12/16/2015 - 10:57

Ever since I can remember I've had the "staring spells." When I was in second grade I had an EEG and they found no seizures. The staring can last up to minutes at a time. If I wanted to quit staring I couldn't until I found this symptom of like I can move again. It's ard to explain. My parents nor my doctor are concerned of it. They say its my OCD. I could have the staring spells on and off for a half an hour. I can recall what people are saying except I can't talk or anything. I don't know what's going on with me.

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