I agree with you, but on the other hand the scientists and doctors could also be right. Both theories could be possible at the same time. Although, a lot of these symptoms are present in those awakening.

I have been meditating to open my third eye for a few days now, and ever since I have felt exactly like that. In addition, I sometimes hear music in my head that I've never heard before, and I sometimes have trouble comprehending written sentences. I can read, and I know what each word means, but the meaning on the entire sentence just takes that bit more to sink in than it would have two weeks ago.