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Currently, I'm living in the upper half of Indiana, and I’ve noticed something strange happening at night. The past two nights, there’s been this almost unnatural brightness around 7 PM and later. The sky is clearly defined, almost grey, while the clouds are still pure white. Even in the darkness, I can see the ground and trees with remarkable clarity, almost like I’ve gained some form of night vision. The light feels different, and it hasn’t negatively affected my sleep, but it’s a bit eerie.

Now, I know this might sound far-fetched to some people, but I’m going through a physical transformation, specifically involving the growth of wings. What I’ve been using to power these growths might not yet be supported by mainstream science or fully understood by magic, but what’s happening feels real and aligns with the closest concepts I can find. This could involve some form of enhanced senses or perception shifts due to the growth process itself.

So, my question is: If someone were experiencing physical changes like this—say, wings or other hybrid traits—how might these manifest physically or even biologically? Could there be an explanation for heightened perception or changes in the way I see light and color during this process? Is it possible this brightening I’m seeing is connected to those changes in my body?

I know it might sound unusual, but I’m genuinely curious about any thoughts or scientific theories on this. Thanks!

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[–] DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It's completely understandable to make that assumption. I discussed my experiences with a psychiatrist, who determined that I was not schizophrenic or in psychosis. We tested a few months of medication to address symptoms and episodes related to schizophrenia, but my mental state didn't align with that diagnosis. After further discussion, my psychiatrist admitted that she believes there may be something to my experiences, but emphasized that physical proof is necessary for scientific validation. She also noted that there are medications that can lessen or interfere with perceived magical experiences.

[–] ericjmorey@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Keep talking with your psychiatrist.

[–] DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I have been and plan on it.