Brain Tingling [Bluefooted Alert]

[HunterKiller_]

There's this unusual sensation I get in specific situations and I would like to know if anybody has an explanation as to what is it.

I attempted to google it, but rather difficult when lacking the correct terms, although I've found there are others who experience the exact same thing.

The sensation itself is this 'tingly' or 'mild vibration' in and around my brain.
It's an uncommon occurrence, when it happens it's usually when I'm quietly listening to someone speak to me, usually something instructional.

Other times it's when I'm watching someone do something, like drawing.
It is a very calming and enjoyable sensation.

[Smashed_Pumpkin]

No idea what it's called but I get it when having a really good stare, or watching someone searching through something like a text book or dictionary.

The hand gesture of running the index finger down a list as the eyes follow it, searching.....woo that hits the spot.

I assume it's got something to do with relating to the state of consentration the subject is in, almost as though they have escaped from their conciousness by focusing their mind on a task, I think meditation is to do with a similar area.

[evildisco]

I know what you mean, I've had it happen on occasion, it usually happens when I'm listen to someone explain something that I'm really interested in. It's very soothing and fuzzy.
Not sure why it would happen, nor if it even has a proper name.

[FourTonMantis]

I think marijuana will do that to you.

:D

[HunterKiller_]

I'm waiting for Bluefooted to give us her educated explanation.

[s.ketch]

Feeling the blood running through your head.

[•Lindsay•]

I get that in my forehead sometimes.

This is different but my whole life I have gotten odd aches and pains. I'll just be sitting there and then there will be a momentary sharp pain in my foot like someone poked it with a needle.

[JuTO]

Is this different from the fairly typical inspiration/nostalgia feeling of your upper spine tingling with excitement? I always just referred to it as "that inspirational buzzy feeling"

[TheGnoll]

i feel something like while drawing, some kind of a quick buzz in my right eye (thats where i feel it the most at least) usually...happens when i'm working on something in wich i'm putting some effort.

wtf?

[timpaatkins]

I get it too, its almost like a turn-on, but not quite ( thank god, as i get it if i listen to Bob Ross, or someone else with a soothing relaxing voice. Or the list thing.)

[bluefooted]

It's the feeling I get when there are weird Lounge threads with my name on them ;)

Actually, I have no idea what this is, nor do I think I've ever experienced it (apart from maybe at certain parties in college). Your guess is as good as mine :)

[Ilaekae]

One of those little creepy prickly caperbillers got down your shirt back...

[•Lindsay•]

I did some googling and apparently this isn't uncommon. I haven't found anything useful yet though.

[JuTO]

I'm still wondering- I get a buzzy feeling, and I know other people get it, but it's always been directly linked to an inspiring realization or something. Are you guys talking about that, or something else?

[Yiako]

I did some googling and apparently this isn't uncommon. I haven't found anything useful yet though.

I can bet you that NOTHING is uncommon if you google it enough :D

[Xeom]

There's this unusual sensation I get in specific situations and I would like to know if anybody has an explanation as to what is it.

I attempted to google it, but rather difficult when lacking the correct terms, although I've found there are others who experience the exact same thing.

The sensation itself is this 'tingly' or 'mild vibration' in and around my brain.
It's an uncommon occurrence, when it happens it's usually when I'm quietly listening to someone speak to me, usually something instructional.

Other times it's when I'm watching someone do something, like drawing.
It is a very calming and enjoyable sensation.

I get the same thing all the time, mostly like you when i'm being taught something quietly. I think maybe its just a positive response your brain is giving you for learning or something :V

[kev ferrara]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine#Reinforcement

[Psypomp]

I probably sound weird, but whenever I'm finished reading something informative or listen to an interesting lecture, I get a similar feeling, like my brain is swollen.. I think it's just because of all that new knowledge.

[VulgarDragon]

Yep. I get that feeling every time I have an epiphany. Or when I am really inspired by something I see.

[HunterKiller_]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine#Reinforcement

This is probably it.

[Dilated]

I dont know if this is the same but i can trigger whenever i want a vibration in my skull/ears which makes a weird sound, I never knew what it is but I've had it forever.

[tobbA]

I dont know if this is the same but i can trigger whenever i want a vibration in my skull/ears which makes a weird sound, I never knew what it is but I've had it forever.

(Meant to quote, not thank... ^^')

Maybe it's a hidden power you have... and if you hone it you could learn to create earthquakes with your head! Or something... :P

[Psypomp]

I dont know if this is the same but i can trigger whenever i want a vibration in my skull/ears which makes a weird sound, I never knew what it is but I've had it forever.I can do something similar.. it's like flexing your scalp, yes? I just think the sound it makes is one of the temporal muscles (by the ears) being contracted.

[Dilated]

If only tobba if only, possibly a charger so i can shoot lasers out my eyes? lol

psy im not sure, but i think it is some sort of muscle being contracted maybe around the ear drum

[Bourin]

I get it too, but when I'm listening to certain sounds.

[timpaatkins]

BANkMaLJaY4&

[FourTonMantis]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine#Reinforcement

Aw, no one thanks me for my drug reference.


:(

[ArtZealot]

It's most likely nothing serious. Probably just brain worms (http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7906557&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.1.1)

[Joshua Fountain]

(Meant to quote, not thank... ^^')

Maybe it's a hidden power you have... and if you hone it you could learn to create earthquakes with your head! Or something... :P

Like a seizure?

[DSillustration]

I dont know if this is the same but i can trigger whenever i want a vibration in my skull/ears which makes a weird sound, I never knew what it is but I've had it forever.

haha!

Man, I used to do that for hours as a kid trying to use the 'force' to turn off my TV.
I assume everyone can do it, but I've never heard anyone else actually mention it.

I'm pretty certain it has to do with vibrations in your inner ear from flexing muscles.

[Idiot Apathy]

I thought for a long time that was air coming out your ears. Silly meeeeeeee.

Dan, they have remotes now! Use the force to choke people or throw rocks at angry businessmen or conversely for evil.

[fersteger]

Crazy, so is it dopamine? I've felt this too all my life, when I'm learning something interesting and unexpected. When someone tells a story or talks about something that happened I never knew about I get that feeling and focus intently on what's being said. Or watching an art demo or something, I can only remember feeling it in person though, not when I'm watching a tutorial online though...

It's cool to know it's a common thing in people, I'd like to find more specific info on it.

[Serpian]

I don't know what anyone of you are talking about.

[Crash]

I don't know what anyone of you are talking about.

Thank god, i thought i was the only one.

[ArtZealot]

Thank god, i thought i was the only one.

trust me, you are not alone. I havent a clue what they're talking about either.

[Nrx]

Closest thing i know is when i yawn and can feel and hear blood (or so i assume) rushing behind my ears

[Smashed_Pumpkin]

Maybe it's like some times when the HD drive of a PC needs to "rearange" something and makes that kind of "Dvvvv, dvvv" noise, but it's your brain doing it instead.

Talking of satisfying noises, how good is the sound of an empty H.E.V. charger from good ol' half life!?

[voxman4228]

I have had that sensation in the exact same situations (someone looking through a book, turning the pages slowly back and forth as they finish scanning the page they're on) since I was little and I have only met one other person that gets the sensation. I used to plan to be home to watch Bob Ross on Sundays at 3 just for that feeling.

Why does it happen to only certain people? Are we special? Can we attain a higher amount of focus? I am glad I finally found "others."

[bluefooted]

Does this thread really have my name in the title? Or is this one of those 'insert username here' things?

Either way, I declare this the Weird Brain Stuff thread. I can do that, right? For those of us who are tingling-impaired.

First up, blindsight: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/blindsight.html

You've probably heard of this, and it really does exist. This is basically when a person has no conscious ability to interpret visual information. This happens when the higher level pathways in your visual processing system (where the information that comes in from your eyes is routed up to where it is processed into conscious thought) is damaged, but the inputs from your eyes are still intact. People who have this condition are unaware of being able to see at all - they believe they are blind. And, they are in a way. But you can force them to, say, describe what the picture in front of them is of. First, they'll first tell you to fuck off because that's a ridiculous question. Then, if you press it and tell them just to make something up or guess, they'll be able to describe it pretty well. Because they can actually see, but just aren't conscious of it.

[Hookswords]

I believe what you are all referring to is what the medical field refers to as "Spider sense", or in some circles "Spidey sense". The vibration you mention is triggered by danger. The condition of this vibration is diagnosed as "tingling". So when your "Spidey sense is tingling" the odds are pretty good that someone is calling for a webslinger.

Edit: I did some further research. It seems these symptoms you folks mentioned above are classic symptoms of something called "The Quickening". But, I may be way off base here. The research I've found about "The Quickening" seems to suggest that there can be only one. With so many of you reporting symptoms, this may not be our culprit

[HunterKiller_]

Either way, I declare this the Weird Brain Stuff thread. I can do that, right? For those of us who are tingling-impaired.

Don't hi-jack mah thread! :P

Does this thread really have my name in the title? Or is this one of those 'insert username here' things?

Yes it does actually have your name in the title.
As far as I know, Davi's magic is not powerful enough to make usernames appears in thread titles for each individual user.

[Bradtron]

I get that as well, but only when i listen to people speak with accents (Im Canadian), especially eastern european and russian accents.

[Prometheus|ANJ]

I sometimes get this nice fuzzy woolly feeling too. If I recall correctly, it happens when:

I feel that someone has directed interesting information towards me and given me attention. Since the information is so interesting to me, I may feel that it is directed towards me even if it's not.
The information is so 'fresh' that I, without thinking, submit to the authority of the 'lecturer'. I'm just absorbing. It's the feeling of being given a wonderful gift.
It's at least a third of a page (or the equivalent) of information. If it goes on for too long, I might need to take a break because the feeling gets too intense, numbing my mind. I'm able to resume the feeling by returning to the lecture.

[alxcote]

I sometimes get this nice fuzzy woolly feeling too. If I recall correctly, it happens when:

I feel that someone has directed interesting information towards me and given me attention. Since the information is so interesting to me, I may feel that it is directed towards me even if it's not.
The information is so 'fresh' that I, without thinking, submit to the authority of the 'lecturer'. I'm just absorbing. It's the feeling of being given a wonderful gift.
It's at least a third of a page (or the equivalent) of information. If it goes on for too long, I might need to take a break because the feeling gets too intense, numbing my mind. I'm able to resume the feeling by returning to the lecture.


*tinfoil hat*


(jk, so what's your kryptonite?)

[nonie]

I get it too, whenever someone is giving me one on one instruction and attention, or when I'm being flattered (not is a sexual/romantic way, more like being told I helped someone well or being rewarded for something difficult that I did well - feeling appreciated I guess). Definitely sounds like that dopamine reinforcement is right.

[Grief]

sometimes when i think of cute girls with a lack of clothing i get a strange tingling in my pants. its like a sudden rush of sensation that makes my clothing feel tighter.

its a pretty common occurence, and happens whenever a girl is ravaging me with feral lust, or when my mind wanders to more interesting things while sitting in church, or in line at the deli. it is very enjoyable. i tried googling it but all i found was advertisements promising to extend my manhood by 25%

anyone know what this is?
in need of helps.

[HunterKiller_]

sometimes when i think of cute girls with a lack of clothing i get a strange tingling in my pants. its like a sudden rush of sensation that makes my clothing feel tighter.

its a pretty common occurence, and happens whenever a girl is ravaging me with feral lust, or when my mind wanders to more interesting things while sitting in church, or in line at the deli. it is very enjoyable. i tried googling it but all i found was advertisements promising to extend my manhood by 25%

The cerebral functions of many members of the male population does in fact exist in the southern regions.
I hereby deem this post on-topic.

[Bill]

... all i found was advertisements promising to extend my manhood by 25%

Links?

[Dirty C]

You mean like a crunching noise? Yeah I get that. I thought it was to do with narrow ear canals.

Also I think maybe what you're talking about HK is something to do with contraction of the scalp...

[HunterKiller_]

Also I think maybe what you're talking about HK is something to do with contraction of the scalp...

Hmm, that could be something.
The sensation could be on the scalp, although I can't really pinpoint exactly where the sensation originates.

It's definitely not in my crotch though.

[Dirty C]

I get that as well, but only when i listen to people speak with accents (Im Canadian), especially eastern european and russian accents.

I get that same sensation, but in the other head.

[DavidCousens]

I think Kev has it nailed with the 'dopamine reinforcement' theory. I get this a lot when people are telling me something educational and interesting on a one-to-one level. Thanks for the link Kev. :)

[Slash]

I often feel a little jolt, like a small electrical shock in my brain just as i fall asleep, and this jerks me back into awake mode. can be really annoying if it keeps going.



I also think grief is onto something.

[Max Challie]

Is this how you react when you get said feeling?

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[Liam Harvey]

Ok, i have at times experienced this effect, usually followed by goosebumps, or something like that going down my spine.

When i heard the title of the thread i thought what would be getting talked about would be a sensation that occurs to me at very odd and infrequent times.This sensation is like a buzz of sharp pain, in a small section of the rear left of my head, about two inches from the uppermost vertabrae.

Very Odd..possibly a tumor.

anyway im off to teach my brain stimuli for Dopamine! woooooo goodness!