Hello from Northern California
 

Hi :) I've joined NeuroTalk because I am having symptoms of what my psychiatrist believes is some type of seizure disorder. The main symptom I experience is not new; it has been around for most of my life. The symptom is that I sense everything in my environment as unreal, as though I am standing behind a glass wall watching the world. At the same time I have a very powerful sensation of everything (even inanimate objects) being charged with a "life energy". I have had a CT scan (brain) and it was, thankfully, normal. I will be going to an appointment with a neurologist on Tuesday. For now my p-doc has increased my Klonopin to 3 mg. per day because she believes the k-pin is acting as an anti-seizure medication for me.

So that's my story in a paragraph. Of course, if anyone here has similar symptoms I would love to hear about your experience.

Hello and welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

We have some very knowledgeable members who post on the

Epilepsy Forum

Perhaps if you repost over there you will get some ideas.

All the best for your Neuro appointment on Tuesday.

Thank you, Lara.

Welcome PoppyRoad. :Wave-Hello:

Welcome Poppy,

In another time, in another culture this may have been viewed as a Divine gift allowing you to experience the mystery and beauty of the world. I am glad your CT was normal. If they don't figure this out after your work up and can't get the symptoms controlled take it for a symbol of specialness...

Hoping you find relief soon,
Littlepaw :hug:

Thank you Littlepaw and Kitt.

Littlepaw, my wonderful psychiatrist said the same. If I had others who were like me, it would make a difference. The worst part of this is feeling so very isolated.

You have landed in a soft place. Even if there isn't one single person on the forum with the same symptoms we all understand suffering, uncertainty, medical mysteries and the feeling of isolation. Come here when you need to vent or need compassion or commiseration. You are no longer alone.

Take care,
Littlepaw :hug::hug:

Hi PoppyRoad,
I echo what Littlepaw says, a lot of us here feel isolated IRL, but on this Forum we are a Community. You will find the Forums informative and the members supportive, meander around and Post anywhere, you will be surprised how inclusive this wonderful place is.
Don't ever feel isolated again.

Dave.

Littlepaw and EnglishDave, your posts mean so much to me...I am deeply grateful. Thank you.

Nice to meet you!!