Atypical Spells
The brain can do amazing things. Experiences such as floating out of your body, strange, dreamlike perceptual experiences, prolonged panic attacks, or feeling like your body is melting. These experiences can leave you feeling crazy, but as with so many things, knowledge is power. We hope these articles help you understand these, often scary, experiences and feel empowered to seek appropriate treatment if that is best for you.
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
One of the more controversial topics in neurology and psychiatry is the connection between Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) and atypical disorders of mood and behavior. Classic training in neurology or psychiatry may give providers a strong opinion about this topic, but a true look at the literature and sufficient experience with patients tends to produce more humility.