aura types

[Chris515]

I'm recently experiencing some new aura sensations, apart from my usual deja-vu and fear sensations. I was wondering if anyone has had them too.

One is hearing screaming inside my head. Very strange and disconcerting.

Another one is when I close my eyes, I feel like I'm a giant. I know this one sounds strange. But it's like it feels like i grow when my eyes are closed. strange..

 

[petero]

wow- I have all of those but the giant one
I just tried to ignore the screaming voice and assumed it was the world ganging up to hate me or brainwash me somehow via wireless brain implant or some type of monitoring device

 

[Krista2882]

Another one is when I close my eyes, I feel like I'm a giant. I know this one sounds strange. But it's like it feels like i grow when my eyes are closed. strange..

There's actually a name for that! It's called Alice in Wonderland syndrome, because things start looking like they're growing or shrinking before your eyes, or space seems warped, like it looks like a door is down a long tunnel-like hallway when it may only be 10 feet away. Stuff like that.

 

[Aaleayha]

WOW, thanks for telling us about that Krista! i had no idea. And yes, I get the except it's the other way around I feel like I'm shrinking. I also feel like my limbs are moving by themselves. I'll have my arms out facing palms down and it'll feel like they are slowly twisting up wards... but they aren't!

 

[qtowngirl]

I'm recently experiencing some new aura sensations, apart from my usual deja-vu and fear sensations. I was wondering if anyone has had them too.

One is hearing screaming inside my head. Very strange and disconcerting.

Another one is when I close my eyes, I feel like I'm a giant. I know this one sounds strange. But it's like it feels like i grow when my eyes are closed. strange..

Chris... Simple Partial seizures are usually put into categories depending on the type of symptoms the person experiences. Check this out.

MOTOR seizures:
These cause a change in muscle activity. For example, a person may have abnormal movements such as jerking of a finger or stiffening of part of the body. These movements may spread, either staying on one side of the body (opposite the affected area of the brain) or extending to both sides. Other examples are weakness, which can even affect speech, and coordinated actions such as laughter or hand movements.

SENSORY seizures:
These cause changes in any one of the senses. People with sensory seizures may smell or taste things that aren't there; hear clicking, ringing, or a person's voice when there is no actual sound; or feel a sensation of "pins and needles" or numbness. Seizures may even be painful for some patients. They may feel as if they are floating or spinning in space. They may have visual hallucinations, seeing things that aren't there (a spot of light, a scene with people). They also may experience illusions—distortions of true sensations. For instance, they may believe that a parked car is moving farther away, or that a person's voice is muffled when it's actually clear.

AUTONOMIC seizures:
These cause changes in the part of the nervous system that automatically controls bodily functions. These common seizures may include strange or unpleasant sensations in the stomach, chest, or head; changes in the heart rate or breathing; goose bumps.

PSYCHIC seizures:
These seizures change how people think, feel, or experience things. They may have problems with memory, garbled speech, an inability to find the right word, or trouble understanding spoken or written language. They may suddenly feel emotions like fear, depression, or happiness with no outside reason. Some may feel as though they are outside their body or may have feelings of déja vu ("I've been through this before") or jamais vu ("This is new to me"— even though the setting is really familiar).

There is no doubt... simple partials SUCK. And they can change over time - what you felt with them, say, a year ago can develop into different sensations at any time, in part or completely. Best to make an appt with your neuro. (((HUGS))) my dear.

 

[Chris515]

There's actually a name for that! It's called Alice in Wonderland syndrome, because things start looking like they're growing or shrinking before your eyes, or space seems warped, like it looks like a door is down a long tunnel-like hallway when it may only be 10 feet away. Stuff like that.

That's interesting! It's almost like I'd expect that once I opened my eyes. It's weird to feel bigger with my eyes closed then normal with them open.

 

[Chris515]

Chris... Simple Partial seizures are usually put into categories depending on the type of symptoms the person experiences. Check this out.

MOTOR seizures:
These cause a change in muscle activity. For example, a person may have abnormal movements such as jerking of a finger or stiffening of part of the body. These movements may spread, either staying on one side of the body (opposite the affected area of the brain) or extending to both sides. Other examples are weakness, which can even affect speech, and coordinated actions such as laughter or hand movements.

SENSORY seizures:
These cause changes in any one of the senses. People with sensory seizures may smell or taste things that aren't there; hear clicking, ringing, or a person's voice when there is no actual sound; or feel a sensation of "pins and needles" or numbness. Seizures may even be painful for some patients. They may feel as if they are floating or spinning in space. They may have visual hallucinations, seeing things that aren't there (a spot of light, a scene with people). They also may experience illusions—distortions of true sensations. For instance, they may believe that a parked car is moving farther away, or that a person's voice is muffled when it's actually clear.

AUTONOMIC seizures:
These cause changes in the part of the nervous system that automatically controls bodily functions. These common seizures may include strange or unpleasant sensations in the stomach, chest, or head; changes in the heart rate or breathing; goose bumps.

PSYCHIC seizures:
These seizures change how people think, feel, or experience things. They may have problems with memory, garbled speech, an inability to find the right word, or trouble understanding spoken or written language. They may suddenly feel emotions like fear, depression, or happiness with no outside reason. Some may feel as though they are outside their body or may have feelings of déja vu ("I've been through this before") or jamais vu ("This is new to me"— even though the setting is really familiar).

There is no doubt... simple partials SUCK. And they can change over time - what you felt with them, say, a year ago can develop into different sensations at any time, in part or completely. Best to make an appt with your neuro. (((HUGS))) my dear.

Thanks qtowngirl!

SP's do suck, I agree.. seizures changing over time always concerns me. Meaning they could get worse, but could get better I suppose. This is the first time that my type of sp has changed, all my life they've been the same (deja vu and fear), until now. Seems like I'm getting some sensory ones now, and also jamais vu.

My patterns have changed often too. I went my first 23 years with almost daily sp's and less frequent tc's. Then one day they just stopped, and I had no trace of activity for 3 years. It was awesome, and I made the most of it..

Then they came back.. and I've been having sp's and tc's again for the last 5 years. Who knows what the future brings..

As for my neuro I get to see him twice a year, 15 minutes each time. I can call him if I need to though for quick advice. Kind of sucks but there's not many out there. He is awesome, super awesome, but I just don't get enough time with him. Many of the other neuros here are questionable at best.

My old neuro told me that all of the side effects I was experiencing from the meds was all in my head.. as in his opinion, lamictal had no side effects. moron.