Also known as Todd's Syndrome, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is a neurological condition which alters perceptual abilities and causes sensory disorientation. In other words, those who suffer from the syndrome may temporarily see things as smaller or larger than they really are.
According to Wikipedia, [AIWS] "... is often associated with migraines, brain tumors, and the use of psychoactive drugs. It can also present as the initial sign of the Epstein-Barr Virus. Anecdotal reports suggests that the symptoms of AIWS are fairly common in childhood, with many people growing out of them in their teens. It appears that AIWS is also a common experience at sleep onset."
When I was just a kitten, I had a serious bout with Epstein-Barr. I've totally had the above-mentioned experience. It hasn't happened since I was a teenager, but I remember thinking it was funny. Does this ever happen to yoooouuuu???
Begs the question, did Carroll suffer from migraines or epilepsy? There's a lit paper topic for you. Now discuss.
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