I can’t wiggle my ears or anything like that. And I’ve never been in front of a mirror at the right moment, but if I hear a sudden, unexpected sound not something that provokes a startle reflex, but for example the doorbell ringing next door, I swear my ears tense up at the root, or “stem end” right where they connect to my head. It feels as though my ears are straining to move UPWARD although briefly. The effect is gone in a second or two.
I feel as though for one moment, I’m a deer hearing a sudden sound, not necessarily one that immediately signals danger, but that makes me wary and alert.
Anyone else get this occasionally? It’s not voluntary in any way. Doesn’t happen very often. I can’t even confirm that it’s visible external, maybe it’s an internal neuromuscular sensation nobody else can see. But it’s not subtle, it’s a very strong sensation.
Just me?