Was this empathic? Was this made up?

I woke up this morning at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep, so I started reading up on different types of connections that people have. Soul mates, karmic, twin flame etc. Reading through this stuff triggered a memory of something that happened a few weeks ago. So I had to ask reddit and am interested to see what peoples thoughts are. Feel free to add your thoughts. 

"This is was a really bizarre experience and am trying to figure out what it was. My Ex and I have recently broken up. We had very deep connection with each other, and still do(she is an empath and I have empathic traits.)

A few weeks ago (before I knew she was seeing someone) I was sitting in my chair in the living room and I had this really quick image in my head. It was my Ex’s body from the shoulders up and The face she was making was the same face she would make when we were making love, this was followed by me having this incredible surge/ gasp (almost like when you wake up abruptly from a nightmare.) However, I wasn’t asleep. it was a few weeks later that I found out that she started seeing a guy around this time that she has a history with. this has lead me to start doing some research, but am still questioning what was going on, I’m interested on your take.

what was this experience? is she still connected to me and I was picking up her having sex with her new partner? was she thinking of me while having sex with her new partner? am I just crazy? Did my brain just make this up? day dreaming?"

 Certainly a weird experience. and it left me with more questions than anything. Not something I'm dwelling on or mulling over, just, weird. This was my second experience like this with in the last few months. The other was about a month and a half ago, this was more of a very panicky feeling with a heavy emphasis that something was wrong. That one was an empathic attack. 

**update** A few redditors seem to think that it is or was known as a waking premonition, something I have never heard of before. I've heard of someone having premonitions, but never heard the reference to waking. Pretty interesting read. 

Waking Premonitions

Fernalds Neck

    Last nights BBQ was a good time. The weather turned, so it was a bit chilly as the night carried on. Food was good, the kids got to play in the yard and use the outdoor hot tub and I met a few new people. It was nice to have adult conversation, laugh, and have a few beers by the fire. Today was rather low key. spent some time catching up with family, and was able to meet up with my old friend who happened to be in town for the weekend. We hit up a Fernalds Neck out in Lincolnville. Awesome hike, great wooded trail, tons of huge trees, great view over Megunticook lake. A lake that I have been to a hundred times, however this was a whole other area and perspective that I have not seen yet. 

    The interesting thing is that I have driven by the road a hundred times on my way to Belfast and never knew that there was a hike at the end of it. We only did one trail, so I plan on going back to do the Orange trail next. Pretty easy hike but the whole hike was gorgeous. We spent the hike catching up and reminiscing the old days when we were road hardened show goers. Overall I am super glad that we were able to meet up.

 I headed back to South Thomaston an old familiar way. I probably should have traveled a different path as I immediately was flooded with memories, and a lot of feelings. I had a anxious fiery pang in my chest, it's been with me most of the afternoon. I'm exceptionally horny tonight. I just want to get dirty with you. ugh. This is so hard. Tub is definitely on the agenda tonight.