Head in fast forward motion

[fastforward]

Hi there,
          For years I've had this weird head sensation that I have tried to find information about but it seems that no one else has experienced it. My head goes into a fast forward mode, where something is playing at normal speed but it processes through my head at a faster pace. It comes and goes but i have been experiencing it more in the last year or two. Was just wondering whether anyone else has experienced the same thing, and if so, do you know what it is. I am afraid to go to the doctor as they may think I am crazy or something. :)

[sosadpetey]

My 8 year old son is having this problem. I have spoken to his doctor and we are keeping an eye on him. I have no idea what causes this. He just told me a few days ago. But I am worried?

[Littleosh]

I struggled with this for years. Assuming I was crazy. I hated it and would cry after the episode. Eventually got the courage to tell my mum who took me to a doctor who changed my life! I am on medication that although has a large stigma on it - I wouldn't live without. This is the only symptom of ADHD I thought I had - I am 4 years into a law degree and am in the top 10 of my year at ANU not Ur typical ADHD kid! But it makes sense, Ur mind is over stimulated ADHD is also an internal hyperactivity hence the feeling of fast forward an Ur internal voice getting more intense. Some say it's louder some more frantic mine personally is loud but more an extremely worried loud like they r running away from something horrible. So basicly ADHD medication helped a lot for me as it slows me down - since taking it I have had 2 episodes only because I didn't take my medication for a week. Hope this helps! Dont be embarrassed it's normal, doctors refer to it as internal static!ADHD - me again. I would like to add that I don't get the out of body experience or the changing visuals/sizes. It's far more internal - despite the racing heart. I do not watch tv or listen to music, I wonder could this be all part and parcel? 

Just to add there also seems to be a lot of family relations commenting. ADHD is strongly linked to genetics - my dad, brother, grandfather and I all have it! 

Hope it helps to put a name on it but more than that I realized other areas of improvement with the diagnosis - my short term memory, my interrupting. ADHD kids don't have to be dumb, throw chairs, be violent - or even kids! I was just a chatty active kid that had a bad memory and scary episodes that I didnt tell anyone about.  

[egbrew]

Sounds like autism

[Irenak]

I had a similar experience when I was kindergarten age.  I remember it because it was so weird and because it coincided with a bad stutter I had.  I could hardly talk, I stuttered so bad.  It was like my brain was moving too fast and my mouth couldn't keep up.  It went away by itself and I have not had a problem since.  

Unless this is affecting your life in a negative way, just observe this phenomenon when it happens.  You might have some kind of gift developing that you don't quite understand yet.  Just relax with it and observe.  Sooner or later you will come across something that will help you to understand.  It could be the beginning of a psychic gift or it may be something physical.  Time will tell.  Ask your doctor anyway. If he has never heard of such a thing, don't worry about it. If he is not worried then you don't worry.  Just don't let them pump you with drugs if they don't even know what they are dealing with. Start exploring some paranormal, psychic, or gifted sites and see if they have heard of such a thing.  Maybe not.  Maybe you will end up back looking for a physical solution.  Just keep an open mind and see where it takes you.  If it is not causing you physical pain or discomfort, don't freak out over it.  I know a lot of people with some very special talents that are not mainstream. Sometimes there is no medical explanation.  Sometimes there is and you have to dig a little deeper.