Epilepsy and the Paranormal

[Cara]

"A type of epileptic fit called a complex partial seizure occurs as a result of abnormal electrical activity in a brain region called the temporal lobe. It's been known for decades that people who suffer from this type of epilepsy also report paranormal experiences more frequently than most. Especially in the era before epilepsy could be well controlled and prevented by drugs, there were reports of out of body experiences, sensed presence of a sentient being and time distortions taking place during seizures. Similar sensations have also occurred when surgeons directly stimulate certain areas within the temporal lobe of the brain. The hourly incidence of temporal lobe seizures was measured in the 19th century before there was epilepsy medication.

Modern researchers have suggested that there are correlations between these century old results and the circadian distribution of reports of sensed presences. So overall, the neuropsychologists seem to think that the temporal lobe of the brain is a key player in paranormal experiences. Even if you're not epileptic, the more sensitive your temporal lobe is, the more likely you are to experience the paranormal. If you've got a lot of electrical activity going on in a part of the temporal lobe called the amygdale, then you're most likely to infuse sensory experience with enhanced meaning. "

For those of you that don't know, but with in the last year i have been told i have Epilepsy. So with this news i looked into epilepsy and the paranormal. finding loads of things like above. If you have epilespy you are more likely to have paranormal events. Which to me leads to ask, does that mean that we ignore people who have had paranormal events because they have epilepsy?

To me, i would say no, But then i would say that but also Because what i have seen or feel has been backed up by people who dont have this condition. Also looking at this, i cant find how people did this research. did they just look at people with epilepsy or did they look at the wider picture. So i think i would like to do some research of my own into this. I know i cant give MRI scans or anything like that concerning the temporal lobe that they keep mentioning, and as yet not really sure how to go about this. so if anybody has any ideas, would like to take part or like me has epilepsy please contact me at caracoles16@yahoo.co.uk