Sit Ubu sit!! (Good dog) wrote:
>> Hi, I'm a student at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.
> I have always wondered whether I might have something wrong:
> Whenever I'm in class or tired, I experience extremely brief
> periods of discontinuity. Sort of like the teacher is talking about
> something and then suddenly is at the end of his sentence. I
> always thought that it was probably because I was tired or I
> was daydreaming- however- I couldn't remember what I could have
> been daydreaming/thinking about.
> I have always had this feeling as far as I can remember- but
> simply ascribed it to daydreaming.
> I recently found out that a cousin of mine, a young girl,
> has a problem in which she experiences lapses, her eyes go blank
> and time stops for her during that time. The only thing is that while
> hers last about half a second, mine probably last less. She takes
> medication.
> This happens less when I am hyper or alert.
> Anyone have any idea what it could be? So far, no one has noticed it
> except for me. Could it simply be daydreaming? Is it natural?
> Maybe I'm not paying enough attention...
>> If you can help, please email me at w9mk at musicb.mcgill.ca immediately.
>> Thanks.
>> Miguel Frias, 21 years old, Languages and Literature
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> Some people always seem to know the answer. I'm willing to admit that I
> don't even know the question.
Although you may very well have a problem with your sleep, I suggest
that you seek counsel with a physician as these "lapses" may have a
physical (neurological) foundation. There are siezure disorders that
manifest themselves with symptoms similar to yours. Don't Panic! Just
check it out...it may be nothing.
Bill Skinner