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Music “hallucinations “
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 21:54I stole this from a old post I found.
I feel like I'm totally present and marvelling at this
rapturous enthralling music which is more real than anything in my
surrounding
I’ve had this happen multiple times now. Most recently getting the kids ready for the bus. I was listening to music and The Who came on. Not my favorite band but always liked them. Baba O’riley starts up with the pulsating intro and I can hear every note coming out of the left and right speakers.
Pete Townsend rips into the guitar and off I go. Dancing, singing and feeling wonderful.
I have been transitioning to a new medication cocktail and have been sleeping a lot. The rest of the day was good and I didn’t want it to end.
The next day felt “normal “ until noon then crashed and slept for hours.
I am fascinated with this musical journey I occasionally get to experience.
I’m assuming this is an aura. I just wish feeling that good didn’t have such terrible consequences.
Hi, Thank you for posting.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2019-11-07 - 09:36
Hi, Thank you for posting. It's important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team discuss these feelings you describe further and any if you experience any changes in seizure frequency, side effects, seizure types,changes in behaviors and symptoms. Seizures can take on many different forms and affect different people in different ways. Learn more about seizures,here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-happens-during-seizureIt may be helpful to keep a journal or a diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, setting reminders, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers,and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. Sometimes it's helpful to connect with other people who live with epilepsy, to ask questions, share experiences, find &give support to each other. Contact your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community. Or contact 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help,hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline