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People talk about their out-of-body experiences…

February 5, 2023
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Out-of-body experiences (OBE) can vary from person to person, but they often involve the sense of floating above one’s actual body and looking down.

For neuroscientists, the phenomenon is a puzzle and an opportunity:

Understanding how the brain goes awry can also illuminate how it is supposed to work.


People Talk About Their Out-Of-Body Experiences

July 22, 2020
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People speak of their own experiences:

“The best way I can describe it is that it was like watching television in your mind.”


Epilepsy at the Movies — Don’t Believe What You See or Hear!

July 10, 2019
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I bet you won’t be surprised to hear that epilepsy is most often depicted in sci-fi and horror films.

Just think of “The Andromeda Strain”, “Crazed”, “Deadwood”, “The Exorcist”, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”, “Frankenstein”, “The Garden State”, “Lighthouse” and “The Terminal Man” to name a few.

DEMONIC = EPILEPTIC!


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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