Why did I do it & what do you call it

[lor]

Something happened last night & I wonder what you would call it or what kind of seizure? Earlier my family were saying things like "We need more clean undershirts", "Mom, did you wash my jeans?", etc. (you know). So when I was down my basement talking to my DH as he worked on his computer and I was by the laundry shute, though I wasn't really planning to, I put clothes and towels in the washer. Also, some were supposed to be at hot temperature & some at warm so I simply put them all at warm; normally I would have done 2 loads. As I did it I knew it really wasn't real 'proper' but I didn't care. When I came back upstairs & sat down as the washer still ran, I still wondered exactly why I felt kinda wrong.
I forgot to say, I usually just do the wash during the day, not nighttime.

[Braindrain]

As I did it I knew it really wasn't real 'proper' but I didn't care. When I came back upstairs & sat down as the washer still ran, I still wondered exactly why I felt kinda wrong.

This "almost" sounds like a simple partial that I had some time ago. I was
unloading the dishwasher and got the feeling that "I" wasn't doing it-"I"
was watching "someone else" do it. It's some sort of "detachment" (sorry,
I can't think of the word I want:o ). So, I'm thinking that you might have
had a simple partial seizure while loading the washer.

[lexiathedragongirl]

Although not really the same, I know with my 'screen saver" moments I am still aware, but just not interacting with the world. To another it must look like an absence sz because I am staring off into space, but I know what is going on, and if I were to push myself I could interact, just don't want to.

I think the defining thing for them is the overwhelming "feeling" that comes with them; it is like pushing through treacle and there is a whole range of emotional sensations, mostly on the pleasurable side that accompany these things which make me not want to 'break out'. They happen often if I am flicking through pages on a computer (when processing pays at work) and then I may fight them. Perhaps being near your hubby at the computer triggered it?

Did you sense any strong emotion or sensations attached to the event?

[howdydave]

Doing something in a sort of a daze sounds like a simple partial seizure to me!

[AncientWolf]

I've had moments like those VERY frequently for as long as I can remember. That "seperation" or "disassosiation" with the body. Though it sounds like y'all are describing two situations that are similar and both of which I've experienced frequently;

1. It's like someone else is in control of my body at times and I'm just an outside observer. I'm still active but it's like I'm not the one making the decisions about whatever it is I'm doing....often just mundane things.

Not sure if it's related but, at one point I woke straight up from sleeping, called my mom and had a conversation and went back to sleep. My brother called me the next day to ask me why I called mom while I was drunk...I wasn't drunk or otherwise intoxicated and hadn't even imbibed.

2. I'll sit and stare and I *am* aware, it's kinda like an absence seizure, but the fact is that I *am* aware....I just can't seem to do anything or respond to anything.

Just some input from my end. I hope you will discuss the issue with your doctor and that (s)he will know what to do to help you control it.


Peace,

Daniel

[printzess]

After I hit my head in two placed when I had a seizure years ago because of meds. I would have those kinds of feeling when I did things. I would have that seperation feeling. Like you now you are there and then you feel your not there but watching yourself. It is so weird feeling. I will even have a few seconds were I can't talk but want to. Also I would have what was like petty mall seizures. I would be talking or doing something and I would stop right were I was and then about a minute later start back from were I stoped. It is weird feeling. This went on for a couple of years and as time went by they were farther and farther apart. I don't even have them anymore. But still have short memorie problems and a little long term memorie problems. Not bad though.

Shilow

[sunshinegirl]

i'm glad im not the only one. i also have this happen, but have no history of sp's. diagnosed w jme @ 12, now 32 and just started keppra after gaining 50 pounds on depakote. maybe my hair will come back!! :)

Kim.