Alice in Wonderland syndrome is actually a real neurological condition
Alice in Wonderland syndrome may sound like a made-up condition, but, even though it's very rare, it is a real syndrome and it does affect certain individuals. The syndrome manifests through either (or both) self-perception and visual processing. This essentially means that the brains of those with the syndrome suffer disruptions that lead to an altered perception of themselves and the outside world. These perceptions are often of size and distance.
How common is AIWS?
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is rare. The condition seems to be mostly temporary, which makes research more difficult to collect. Plus, there is no overall accepted criteria for AIWS, which can make diagnosis difficult.
How does AIWS manifest?
Another way AIWS manifests is through disturbances in visual processing. This is how people’s brains process the things they see. This is the most common way AIWS affects people.
Self-perception symptoms
The main symptom is when a person experiences changes in the perception of their own body. For example, a part of the body can feel too big (partial macrosomatognosia) or too small (partial microsomatognosia).
