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Posted 5/9/2014 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
Recently I've started noticing myself 'zoning out' or suddenly realize I'm sitting and just being as still as possible, not moving and not thinking, regardless of where I am or what is going on around me. It has happened at busy restaurants as well as being a passenger in a car, or at a dr's office.

It finally dawned on me what is happening. I realize at those times I have tapped into one of the 'pain free' pockets that float around me, like a ghost. I find that at times I even stop breathing so I don't change whatever is going on to provide me this moment of pure rest and relaxation. From the outside, I must look pretty odd. I even find that I close my eyes at times so I can just be in the moment and savor the peace and freedom.

I wonder if others experiences this, too.

I look forward to the days when this happens more often than not, and this becomes my norm.

 

Posted 5/9/2014 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Just to be sure, you're not experiencing any kind of seizure are you? There is one that is called Absence seizure that sounds like that - maybe you should check it out to be sure?
www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures/absence-seizures

Seizures are an indication that too much ammonia has built up in the brain from not being able to detox well enough. I've has several different types of seizures while I was trying to heal.

If that's not what's happening, maybe you should open up an office and teach others how to tap into this? I bet you would be busier than a cat on a hot tin roof!! And congratulations if you've been able to do this!
Posted 5/9/2014 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
I read this post earlier today.

I have this feeling quiet often. It is very calming, I'm sitting very still, not moving, very 'separated' from everything.
There are 2 kinds, the ones I choose to do, and the ones that are difficult to step out, and those don't feel good. So I don't know what to think about the latter, they seem wrong.

People will think I'm nuts... lol
Posted 5/10/2014 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know if this is a seizure. That's interesting. I'll have to be more observant when it's happening. I think at times it might be, because like MarieLS, I have different kinds of 'episodes'.

I have an appt Tue with a heart dr. Not sure what they'll be looking at, but who would i tell this this to? A neurologist, ID, or heart dr? I have one each of those specialists in the next month.

This is a crazy illness. Too often I wonder if I'm just out of my mind, and making all of this up. I find I'm questioning everything.
Posted 5/10/2014 6:49 AM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel about this crazy illness. Sometimes when I'm home alone I find myself actually thinking..."is this really happening to me...or is it just a bad dream".
It's hard not to question yourself when there are so many symptoms. But really - the symptoms are just too many and too strange to not be legit.
I haven't been diagnosed yet...but I don't have anything other than my symptoms...all blood work is good, no heart issues, no signs for the Dr. to see. She probably thinks I'm a nut case. So, although I don't want to have Lyme disease...I find myself hoping that I test positive...then i can treat it...and have a chance at feeling better. Right now I'm feeling so helpless...no diagnosis is worse.
Posted 5/10/2014 6:59 AM (GMT 0)
Are you missing time? I have absent seizures and its much like zoning out. After a while I realize that I am missing time and can't remember what happened. Days where my tremors and static feelings are through the roof.. I have them.
Posted 5/10/2014 7:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Georgia - what are "static feelings"?
Posted 5/10/2014 8:49 AM (GMT 0)
Like electric tingly sensations. Only thing I can think to compare it to is the static on a tv set... That constant buzzing feeling.

(Kristen)
Posted 5/10/2014 8:51 AM (GMT 0)
Almost like a very low voltage shock sensation all over.
Posted 5/10/2014 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Here is a link for atypical absence seizures - this is when a person stares, but is somewhat responsive: www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures/atypical-absence-seizures

Even though we don't necessarily develop Epilepsy, and the seizures that we experiences aren't permanent for Lyme patients, these things are very real and show that our nervous system is compromised by either infection, toxins or both. A Neuro would be best to see, but if they are not Lyme literate, I seriously doubt they will even acknowledge your experiences as valid.

Here is a good list of types of seizures: www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures
Posted 5/10/2014 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Kristen - I think you're describing what I have - it feels like my finger is stuck in a lite socket.
I get those almost continually most days...they are one of my worst symptoms besides the pain.
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