We are all familiar with the loveable movie, Alice in Wonderland. But are we aware that there is an actual illness called the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? This very real sickness causes quite a few people grief in their daily lives.

What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?

The Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is an illness that causes you to perceive things in a different way. You may feel like you are taller than you really are or you may feel like your leg goes through the ground. The ground you walk on will feel spongy, making it difficult to walk. Driving becomes impossible as objects are distorted and depth perception is diminished.

Who can get Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome generally shows up in children. When they grow older, kids often are able to grow out of their Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. It can happen to adults as well, and is harder to grow out of it.

How you get Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

There are several reasons the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome can activate in your body. One of them is migraines. The pain can be so terrible that you cannot focus on reality. It causes you to see things that are not really there.

Two other possible causes could be temporal lobe epilepsy. The last could be Epstein-Barr virus, which has the potential to cause infectious mononucleosis.

Fixing Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

At the moment, there are no known cures for Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. The only way to attempt to fix it is to find the underlying cause for Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and treat that.

So the next time you read Alice in Wonderland, remember that it is not all fun and games. Seeing things differently can be fun, but it makes it hard to live a normal life.