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'''Spontaneous tactile sensations''' ~~can be described as~~ the ~~physical~~ experience of ~~an activation of nerve endings~~ across the body occurring without any obvious or immediate physical trigger. ~~The experience of this~~ results in feelings of distinct ~~random tactile input and general~~ tingling sensations. Depending on the [[psychoactive substance]] consumed, these vary greatly in their ~~alternative~~ styles of sensation~~, but can be broken down into~~ three ~~basic~~ levels of intensity~~. These are~~ described ~~and listed~~ below.

'''Spontaneous tactile sensations''' are the experience of sensations across the body occurring without any obvious or immediate physical trigger. This results in feelings of seemingly random but distinct tingling sensations that occur across the skin and within the body. Depending on the [[psychoactive substance]] consumed, these vary greatly in their styles of sensation. This effect is capable of manifesting itself across the three different levels of intensity described below:

#'''Mild''' - ~~The~~ lowest level of the sensation can be described as ~~light~~ and fleeting tingling sensations ~~across~~ the body ~~that~~ do not impair physical motor control and can essentially be ignored if one wishes to do so.

#'''Mild''' - At the lowest level, the sensation can be described as subtle and fleeting tingling sensations throughout the body. These sensations do not impair physical motor control and can essentially be ignored if one wishes to do so.

#'''Distinct''' - At this level, the sensation becomes ~~impossible~~ to ignore. It can be described as distinct tingling sensations which are intense enough to partially impair a person’s motor control and ~~cause~~ a significant ~~portion of mental~~ focus ~~to be directed towards these sensations~~.

#'''Distinct''' - At this level, the sensation becomes very difficult to ignore. It can be described as distinct tingling sensations which are intense enough to partially impair a person’s motor control and act as a significant distraction which impairs one's focus.

#'''Overwhelming''' – ~~The~~ highest level ~~occurs when~~ the tingling sensations ~~have increased~~ enough to become a powerful, uncontrollable focus point of attention. This ~~feels~~ completely overwhelming and impairs a person's motor control, ~~consistently~~ leaving them either lying or sitting down, incapable of standing up~~, or writhing in~~ the all-encompassing sensations.

#'''Overwhelming''' – At the highest level, the tingling sensations increase enough to become a powerful, uncontrollable focus point of the person's attention. This can feel completely overwhelming and heavily impairs a person's motor control, leaving them either lying or sitting down, incapable of standing up due to the all-encompassing sensations.

===Variations===

Spontaneous tactile sensations are often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[Tactile intensification|tactile intensification]] and [[physical euphoria]]. They are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[psychedelic]] compounds, such as [[LSD]], [[psilocybin]], and [[mescaline]]. However, they can also occur under the influence of [[stimulants|stimulants]], [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]], and [[dissociative|dissociatives]].

The differences between each ~~differing~~ style of ~~"body high"~~ can be broken down into the following ~~basic~~ variations.

====Variations====

The specific differences between each potential style of spontaneous bodily sensation can be broken down into the following variations:

*'''Moving vs. Motionless''' – Spontaneous physical sensations will either move up and down various parts of the body in different directions or they will remain still and consistent in their position.

*'''Constant vs. Spontaneous''' – Spontaneous physical sensations will either be constantly present throughout a significant portion of the experience or they will spontaneously and temporarily manifest themselves at random points for differing lengths of time.

*'''Sharp vs. Soft''' – Spontaneous physical sensations will either be perceived as sharp, cold, and electric or as soft, warm, and gentle.

*'''All-encompassing vs. Location specific''' - Spontaneous physical sensations can either be felt across every square inch of the skin in an evenly distributed fashion or in very specific locations such as the ends of the fingers and toes, up and down the spinal column or throughout the head.

*'''Euphoric vs. Dysphoric''' – At appropriately high dosages, spontaneous bodily sensations can either be interpreted as pleasurable to experience or they can manifest in the opposite direction and become uncomfortable to experience.

*'''Moving vs. Motionless''' – Feelings of tingling nerve endings will either move themselves up and down various parts of the body in spontaneous directions or they will remain still and consistent in their position.

*'''Constant vs. Spontaneous''' – Feelings of tactile sensations will either be constantly present throughout a significant portion of the psychedelic trip or they will spontaneously and temporarily manifest themselves at random points for differing lengths of time.

*'''Sharp vs. Soft''' – Feelings of tingling nerve endings will either be perceived to feel soft, warm, and gentle on the skin or sharp, cold, and electric.

*'''All-encompassing vs. Location specific''' - Feelings of tactile sensations can either be felt across every square inch of the skin in an evenly distributed fashion or in very specific locations such as the ends of the fingers and toes, up and down the spinal column, or across/within the head.

*'''Euphoric vs. Dysphoric''' – At appropriately high dosages, feelings of tactile sensations and tingling nerve endings can either be interpreted as immensely and overwhelmingly pleasurable or they can manifest in the opposite direction and become extremely uncomfortable.

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===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive ~~substances~~]][[Effect::Spontaneous ~~tactile~~ sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}

{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Spontaneous physical sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}

===Experience reports===

Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our [[experience index]] include:

{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Spontaneous ~~tactile~~ sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}

{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Spontaneous physical sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}

===See also===

*[[Tactile hallucinations]]

*[[Responsible use]]

*[[Subjective effects index]]

*[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]

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*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]

[[category:~~Physical~~]][[category:Novel]][[category:~~effect~~]]

[[Category:Sensory]]

[[category:Tactile]]

[[category:Novel]]

[[category:Effect]]

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 <onlyinclude>
-'''Spontaneous tactile sensations''' can be described as the physical experience of an activation of nerve endings across the body occurring without any obvious or immediate physical trigger. The experience of this results in feelings of distinct random tactile input and general tingling sensations. Depending on the [[psychoactive substance]] consumed, these vary greatly in their alternative styles of sensation, but can be broken down into three basic levels of intensity. These are described and listed below.
+'''Spontaneous tactile sensations''' are the experience of sensations across the body occurring without any obvious or immediate physical trigger. This results in feelings of seemingly random but distinct tingling sensations that occur across the skin and within the body. Depending on the [[psychoactive substance]] consumed, these vary greatly in their styles of sensation. This effect is capable of manifesting itself across the three different levels of intensity described below:
-#'''Mild''' - The lowest level of the sensation can be described as light and fleeting tingling sensations across the body that do not impair physical motor control and can essentially be ignored if one wishes to do so.
+#'''Mild''' - At the lowest level, the sensation can be described as subtle and fleeting tingling sensations throughout the body. These sensations do not impair physical motor control and can essentially be ignored if one wishes to do so.
-#'''Distinct''' - At this level, the sensation becomes impossible to ignore. It can be described as distinct tingling sensations which are intense enough to partially impair a person’s motor control and cause a significant portion of mental focus to be directed towards these sensations.
+#'''Distinct''' - At this level, the sensation becomes very difficult to ignore. It can be described as distinct tingling sensations which are intense enough to partially impair a person’s motor control and act as a significant distraction which impairs one's focus.
-#'''Overwhelming''' – The highest level occurs when the tingling sensations have increased enough to become a powerful, uncontrollable focus point of attention. This feels completely overwhelming and impairs a person's motor control, consistently leaving them either lying or sitting down, incapable of standing up, or writhing in the all-encompassing sensations.
+#'''Overwhelming''' – At the highest level, the tingling sensations increase enough to become a powerful, uncontrollable focus point of the person's attention. This can feel completely overwhelming and heavily impairs a person's motor control, leaving them either lying or sitting down, incapable of standing up due to the all-encompassing sensations.
-===Variations===
+Spontaneous tactile sensations are often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[Tactile intensification|tactile intensification]] and [[physical euphoria]]. They are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[psychedelic]] compounds, such as [[LSD]], [[psilocybin]], and [[mescaline]]. However, they can also occur under the influence of [[stimulants|stimulants]], [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]], and [[dissociative|dissociatives]].
-The differences between each differing style of "body high" can be broken down into the following basic variations.
+====Variations====
+The specific differences between each potential style of spontaneous bodily sensation can be broken down into the following variations:
+*'''Moving vs. Motionless''' – Spontaneous physical sensations will either move up and down various parts of the body in different directions or they will remain still and consistent in their position.
+*'''Constant vs. Spontaneous''' – Spontaneous physical sensations will either be constantly present throughout a significant portion of the experience or they will spontaneously and temporarily manifest themselves at random points for differing lengths of time.
+*'''Sharp vs. Soft''' – Spontaneous physical sensations will either be perceived as sharp, cold, and electric or as soft, warm, and gentle.
+*'''All-encompassing vs. Location specific''' - Spontaneous physical sensations can either be felt across every square inch of the skin in an evenly distributed fashion or in very specific locations such as the ends of the fingers and toes, up and down the spinal column or throughout the head.
+*'''Euphoric vs. Dysphoric''' – At appropriately high dosages, spontaneous bodily sensations can either be interpreted as pleasurable to experience or they can manifest in the opposite direction and become uncomfortable to experience.
-*'''Moving vs. Motionless''' – Feelings of tingling nerve endings will either move themselves up and down various parts of the body in spontaneous directions or they will remain still and consistent in their position.
-*'''Constant vs. Spontaneous''' – Feelings of tactile sensations will either be constantly present throughout a significant portion of the psychedelic trip or they will spontaneously and temporarily manifest themselves at random points for differing lengths of time.
-*'''Sharp vs. Soft''' – Feelings of tingling nerve endings will either be perceived to feel soft, warm, and gentle on the skin or sharp, cold, and electric.
-*'''All-encompassing vs. Location specific''' - Feelings of tactile sensations can either be felt across every square inch of the skin in an evenly distributed fashion or in very specific locations such as the ends of the fingers and toes, up and down the spinal column, or across/within the head.
-*'''Euphoric vs. Dysphoric''' – At appropriately high dosages, feelings of tactile sensations and tingling nerve endings can either be interpreted as immensely and overwhelmingly pleasurable or they can manifest in the opposite direction and become extremely uncomfortable.
 </onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===
 Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
-{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substances]][[Effect::Spontaneous tactile sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
+{{#ask:[[Category:Psychoactive substance]][[Effect::Spontaneous physical sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
 ===Experience reports===
 Anecdotal reports which describe this effect within our [[experience index]] include:
-{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Spontaneous tactile sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
+{{#ask:[[Category:Experience]][[Effect::Spontaneous physical sensations]]|format=ul|Columns=2}}
 ===See also===
+*[[Tactile hallucinations]]
+*[[Responsible use]]
 *[[Subjective effects index]]
 *[[Psychedelics#Subjective_effects|Psychedelics - Subjective effects]]
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 *[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
-[[category:Physical]][[category:Novel]][[category:effect]]
+[[Category:Sensory]]
+[[category:Tactile]]
+[[category:Novel]]
+[[category:Effect]]
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