What Is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?
8. Occurrence of AWS
Since 1955, about 170 cases of AIWS have been reported. It is regarded as a rare condition, thought to affect 10 to 20% of the population. However, few studies have been done, especially on an epidemiological scale. In one study of Japanese teenagers, 6.5% of boys and 7.3% of girls perceived objects growing larger and smaller.
Many doctors have never heard of AWS, and there is no one set of standards used to diagnose it. Thus, it probably goes unreported in a majority of cases. Many articles giving first-hand accounts of experiences have been written and forums exist on social media where sufferers can share their stories and support each other.
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