Automatism Senestopathic

Automatism of senesthesia (from English “automatism”) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive chaotic movements that cannot be followed by the eye. Scientifically, this is “senesthesia.” It was first described by the French physician Jules Charcot in 1875. This is the name for involuntary sensations that are not associated with the work of the muscles or organs of vision. Moreover, in diagnosing a problem, not only the frequency of symptoms, but also their relationship with each other is important. As practice shows, the most common cases are of a mixed type. Such diseases can also be accompanied by typical symptoms of depression, fear or anxiety, then we are talking about “automatisms of the anxious and depressive type.”

Forms of manifestation of automatisms Automatisms are not divided into types. A person may feel:

Automatism is senestopathic.

Article about this phenomenon

Automatism (from the ancient Greek “auto” - oneself, “anthropos” - a person and “-s” -s) - otherwise: Senestropathic disorders are motor and autonomic (trophic) disorders that arise as a result of the influence of external stimuli (usually auditory and/or tactile) to sensitive areas of the cerebral cortex. The main thing is motor automatic repetition of movements (standing up, walking, chewing, spitting), with a change in rhythm. Motor paralysis occurs less frequently. A large place in the clinic of senestropathy is occupied by burning, itching, numbness, sharp pricks, etc. The resulting mechanism of the disorder is a disruption of the connections between the sensitive and motor zones of the cerebral cortex in the form of hyperactivity of the afferent input of the motor zones. Episodes accompanying impulsive movement may be confusion (pathological absent-mindedness) or other changes in consciousness. Paresthesia (numbness, tingling, burning or metallic taste) may occur. Stereotypy is observed - monotonous repetition of actions or speech. Tactile, painful and temperature stimuli cause spontaneous inappropriate somatic movement. Along with vegetative manifestations, changes in the speech sphere are noted. Paroxysmal sensory stimuli can trigger an attack of automatic activity. During an attack, motor skills remain at a fairly high level, all reflexes are increased, but their adaptability decreases.