A neurological disorder that casts you into a deep, weeks-long slumber. A sleep disorder that sends the sound of gunshots ringing through your ears. A feeling that someone else is controlling the movement of your limbs.
It’s not science fiction — these symptoms are hallmarks of a number of unusual, and downright spooky, real-life medical conditions. They’re stranger than fiction: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, Night Terrors, Exploding Head Syndrome, and more.
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Alien Hand Syndrome: How Unwanted Movement Disrupts Lives
The rare but troubling alien hand syndrome can cause your hands to move involuntarily. Learn the signs and symptoms of this neurological condition.Learn More
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Is Sleeping Beauty Syndrome for Real?
Also known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a condition marked by long periods of excessive sleep. Learn more about this condition.Learn More
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Scary But True: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AWS), or Todd’s syndrome, or Lilliputian hallucinations is a condition in which visual perception is altered.Learn More
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Fright Night: Is It a Night Terror?
Unlike a nightmare, a night terror is not technically a dream, but instead a sudden, fearful reaction that happens during sleep.Learn More
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What the Heck Is Exploding Head Syndrome?
Exploding Head Syndrome is a condition in which a person perceives a loud noise, such as a gunshot, explosion, or loud crash, when falling asleep.Learn More