Stendhal Syndrome!!

[Seahorse Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Seahorse]

I was watching Eggheads last night and a question came up in where I learned something very interesting.

There is a syndrome called Stendhal syndrome which is a pyschosomatic illness that cause rapid heartbeat, dizziness, confusion and even hallucinations when an individual is exposed to a large amount of art which is particularly beautiful, shown in a single place!!!

How amazing is that,just thought Id share it with you.

[Bea Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bea]

Wow! We learn something new everyday! I bet you checked it on the internet after you heard this?

[Seahorse Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Seahorse]

Yep!Thought I should make sure they wernt making it up.
I thought it was astounding that its such a common thing for a name was put to it!