Ok .... Sometimes when i'm half asleep-half awake, my heart will start pounding and i'll get this strange "buzzy" or tingling feeling throughout my body. Then, within a matter of seconds i'll feel very tense, almost as if i'm jerking ... And I can't control it. Also, I won't be able to open my eyes or talk. Sometimes i'll also see white flashes of light, similar to lightening almost (even though my eyes are closed). The whole thing will last what seems to be about a minute, maybe a little less. I'll maintain the same level of consciousness throughout the episode (half asleep, half awake) and wake up as soon as its over. I'm never disoriented, though the next day I find myself very fatigued, and unable to concentrate for extended periods of time.

I have a doctor's appt. Next week, but i'd just like to have an idea of what it could be. If anyone recognizes the symptoms, or has any idea what it could be, i'd really appreciate the information!


Also, I don't know if this really had much to do with it ... But I find that I frequently have feelings of "deja vu."
they're not fleeting thoughts though. I'll be having a conversation with someone, and feel as if i've dreamt about it the night before. Sometimes, i'll even feel like I know what they're going to say next. This happens 5 or 6 times a week, most often on days after i've had an "episode" the previous night.