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English Woman Wakes Up Speaking in a French Accent

2010-09-23 00:31:40

Have you ever hoped for a new identity? The next time you have a migraine, take a nap, dream about flan and see what happens.

Kay-Russell.pngKay Russell, 49, from Somerset, England has spoken with a British accent her whole life. One day, she fell asleep after experiencing a migraine, and when she woke up, she was uncontrollably speaking with what sounded like a French accent. Crazy, right? It's actually not as unbelievable as you might think.

After paying a visit to the neurologist, she was finally diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome, an extremely rare condition that damages the part of the brain that controls speech and word formation. It is thought to be caused by stroke or damage to the brain, with symptoms of paralyzed limbs and slurred speech. The condition can last for an indefinite amount of time, and there is currently no known cure.

The bizarre disease was first discovered in World War II when a woman from Norway experienced head injury during an air raid. She suffered brain damage and developed a strong German accent in 1941. Since then, about 60 cases have been reported. Just this past March Sarah Colwill, another English woman, lost her accent when she woke up with a Chinese one that evolved into an Eastern European speech a week later.

Since January 2010, Russell still has not spoken with her natural accent and would very much like it back. In an interview with BBC, she said, "I think I will put an advertisement in the lost and found because at the end of the day, maybe someone can find me."

Very little research has been done for Foreign Accent Syndrome since it is so uncommon. To raise awareness and help support people like Russell who are in disarray and suffer from a lack of identity with the unfamiliar sound coming out of their mouths, join its Facebook group and be a voice for them. Stay informed and share their heartfelt stories with your friends.

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Posted: 2010726@278.26

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