I never been epileptic or struggled with things like strobe lighting. Like most of us post injury bright lights do bother me and some high intensity images (like the big bang intro) can cause me minor discomfort

However, since my accident one of the other things I have noticed is that watching a video or an animation of a tunnel sends something in my brain into overload.

In an attempt to understand this I found a simple sample video on Youtube and waited until I was having an OK day.

Today I tested it out by watching a few seconds of this relatively simple animation. I had to stop virtual immediately as the sensation inside the top of my head was extraordinary painful and disturbing. This was 30 mins ago and my head is still throbbing and feel sick. If I hadn't stopped watching it I am not sure what would have happened but I was too concerned to continue.

I would be interested to know what others think. But please only watch this if you think you are up to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saN33G9NcWw

Ahhh! I lasted a few seconds.

There are tunnels on the main highways where I live. The first time I drove through I cried and had a mini panic attack. It was terrible. I have to deep breathe and visualize, I guess also because of the claustrophobia.

When someone else is driving I just close my eyes. It is overwhelming for sure.

I had no problem watching the YouTube. I can understand why it is difficult to watch. The animation puts a heavy load on visual processing.

No problem watching it... it was unpleasant, but nothing like you experienced! I also didn't try to focus on any one thing, just let the images wash over me. I always look away or close my eye if I watch something like the opening of The Big Bang Theory. Doesn't make me feel sick, but its just unpleasant.

Sorry you're having troubles!!
Starr

Thanks all,

Now some of the major symptoms are subsiding it is interesting what other things are surfacing and how they can be repeated. I always believe that if a problem is repeatable you are half way there to fixing it or at least getting a work around.

Interesting to see what the Neurologist makes of all them

Unpleasant but unbearable.