Epilepsy and Ecstatic Experiences: The Role of the Insula
Ecstatic epilepsy is a rare form of focal epilepsy in which the aura (beginning of the seizures) consists of a blissful state of mental clarity/feeling of certainty. Such a state has also been described as a “religious” or mystical experience. While this form of epilepsy has long been recognized as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Brain Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/11/1384 |