Symptom 7: Tingling Sensations
Imagine being startled awake and feeling as though tiny electric currents are coursing through parts of your body. For those experiencing EHS, these tingling sensations can feel eerily real, a manifestation of the brain’s frenzied activity during an episode. It’s not just about hearing or seeing something jolting; sometimes, it’s about feeling something unusual too.
The brain is a complex web of neurons, communicating through electrical impulses. When something as startling as an EHS episode occurs, there’s a surge in this neural communication. This sudden overload can sometimes spill over, leading to perceivable tingling sensations, especially in the extremities.
The pathways in our nervous system are intricately interconnected. A jolt in one part can reverberate in another. Hence, an auditory or visual shock from EHS can translate into a tactile experience. It’s like dropping a stone in a pond; the ripples travel far and wide, affecting distant shores.
These tingling sensations, though unexpected, are transient. They’re like the static one might feel after rubbing their feet on a carpet and touching a metal doorknob – surprising but short-lived. For those who experience this symptom, understanding its benign nature can be comforting. It’s not a sign of any damage or persistent neural issue.(7)
