kokoon Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_hand_syndrome An alien hand sufferer can feel normal sensation in the hand and leg, but believes that the hand, while still being a part of their body, behaves in a manner that is totally distinct from the sufferer's normal behavior. They lose the 'sense of agency' associated with the purposeful movement of the limb while retaining a sense of 'ownership' of the limb. They feel that they have no control over the movements of the 'alien' hand, but that, instead, the hand has the capability of acting autonomously--i.e. independent of their voluntary control. The hand effectively has 'a will of its own.' Alien hands can perform complex acts such as undoing buttons, removing clothing, and manipulating tools. Alien behavior can be distinguished from reflexive behavior in that the former is flexibly purposive while the latter is obligatory. Sometimes the sufferer will not be aware of what the alien hand is doing until it is brought to his or her attention, or until the hand does something that draws their attention to its behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stoppit Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Alien hands can perform complex acts such as undoing buttons, removing clothing, and manipulating tools. Hmmm... 'I wasn't groping her...it was my alien hand, honest!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecaseman Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 This was on an episode of House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Reminds me of Evil Dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yegg Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 For while there in India, a bunch of men shared the same delusion that their penises were going to retreat into their bodies and strangle them in their sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnTqs Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 i'm more curious about her right eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezkerraldean Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 jb? alien hand is extremely IDM though imagine if your alien hand started writing teh IDMz all on its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Babar Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 yeah, or teach your hand a sign language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ugh I can't stand that "doctor-speak" tone of voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dese manz hatin Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 am i really the first one to mention wanking in here? watmm, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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