Man who suffered from locked-in syndrome for 12 years describes moment he woke up and realised what was happening

Martin Pistorius might have finally felt like himself again after regaining consciousness, but he couldn't communicate it to anyone

Olivia Burke

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Olivia Burke

Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary.

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Man who suffered from locked-in syndrome for 12 years describes moment he woke up and realised what was happening

Martin Pistorius might have finally felt like himself again after regaining consciousness, but he couldn't communicate it to anyone

Man who suffered from locked-in syndrome for 12 years describes moment he woke up and realised what was happening

Martin Pistorius might have finally felt like himself again after regaining consciousness, but he couldn't communicate it to anyone

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