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Posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 3:03:50
> > >I have posted before asking if anyone knew what causes the folowing symptoms:
A feeling like I am asleep and dreaming yet awake and feeling like I am doing the same thing over and over a gazillion times or more. It seems to happen out of the blue. Outdoors more often. It is so scarey that I feel like I'm becoming psychotic. It started on vacation about 7 years ago. I also have Marfans syndrome which causes my heart to not pump enough blood to my brain at times. Could this be a lack of blood to my brain?
Thanks to all the responders the last time I posted. LARRY
Posted by MM on July 25, 2001, at 3:21:42
In reply to DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 3:03:50
I definitely think that not having enough blood pumped to your brain could cause something like that. You've been checked out by docs right? Did they mention anything like this? Have you asked them? Someone who knows what they're talking about will answer, but I was on so...
When you're outside are you more physically active? Maybe your heart can't keep up and that's why it's more frequent outside? Not having enough blood=not having enough oxygen, not having enough oxygen in your brain=passing out, so maybe you're experiencing ALMOST passing out? Anyway, hope someone helps you out.
Posted by tina on July 25, 2001, at 8:17:17
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help!, posted by MM on July 25, 2001, at 3:21:42
I get this now and then due to an anxiety disorder. Have you investigated that possibility?
> I definitely think that not having enough blood pumped to your brain could cause something like that. You've been checked out by docs right? Did they mention anything like this? Have you asked them? Someone who knows what they're talking about will answer, but I was on so...
> When you're outside are you more physically active? Maybe your heart can't keep up and that's why it's more frequent outside? Not having enough blood=not having enough oxygen, not having enough oxygen in your brain=passing out, so maybe you're experiencing ALMOST passing out? Anyway, hope someone helps you out.
Posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 12:54:13
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help!, posted by tina on July 25, 2001, at 8:17:17
> I get this now and then due to an anxiety disorder. Have you investigated that possibility?
>
> > I definitely think that not having enough blood pumped to your brain could cause something like that. You've been checked out by docs right? Did they mention anything like this? Have you asked them? Someone who knows what they're talking about will answer, but I was on so...
> > When you're outside are you more physically active? Maybe your heart can't keep up and that's why it's more frequent outside? Not having enough blood=not having enough oxygen, not having enough oxygen in your brain=passing out, so maybe you're experiencing ALMOST passing out? Anyway, hope someone helps you out.> > Yes, I am often hiking or just stepping out the door when this happens. Maybe under stress (like anxiety) something happens to bloodflow to the brain also?
I have thought that it was caused by anxiety all along since it seems to be less frequent on Klopnopin and A.D.s
I have my heart checked yearly for a dialated aortal root due to Marfans syndrome. My doc says I may need a new valve someday, since I have leakage.
>LARRY
Posted by Zo on July 25, 2001, at 19:28:12
In reply to DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 3:03:50
Exactly a symptom - sorry to be the bearer of what might seem like bad tidings, but I do fine with it - TLE, Temporal Lobe seizures. I take a small dose of Neurontin. Ask anything you want.
Best,
Zo
Posted by MM on July 25, 2001, at 19:29:41
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 12:54:13
I'm sure it could be from anxiety too. Sorry, I don't really know.
Posted by Lawrence S. on July 26, 2001, at 10:54:14
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help!, posted by MM on July 25, 2001, at 19:29:41
> I'm sure it could be from anxiety too. Sorry, I don't really know.
>
> > >I'd rather it be TLE than some of the other things I have imagined.
Zo, did you get periods where you become unresponsive to someone talking to you? Was it distressing when you got the deja vu feeling? Did you feel like you were going into REM sleep while standing on your feet?
> > >Thanks, Larry
Posted by stjames on July 26, 2001, at 11:55:27
In reply to DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 3:03:50
> > > >I have posted before asking if anyone knew what causes the folowing symptoms:
> A feeling like I am asleep and dreaming yet awake and feeling like I am doing the same thing over and over a gazillion times or more.James here....
I would run this by your Marfan doc to see if Marfans is the cause. Keep in mind that if you are on anticoagulant therapy adding other meds
can drastically effect your anticoagulant levels.james
Posted by Zo on July 26, 2001, at 22:10:23
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 26, 2001, at 10:54:14
> Zo, did you get periods where you become unresponsive to someone talking to you?
Yes, in the sense that it was like being hypnotized, in a way. .. hard to interrupt.
>Was it distressing when you got the deja vu feeling?
No, 'cause I'm an arty type, I thought it was interesting.
Did you feel like you were going into REM sleep while standing on your feet?TOTALLY! I used to feel like I had involuntary little naps with my eyes open. . .It was very strange.
Posted by Lawrence S. on July 27, 2001, at 1:31:44
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help! » Lawrence S., posted by Zo on July 26, 2001, at 22:10:23
> > Zo, did you get periods where you become unresponsive to someone talking to you?
>
> Yes, in the sense that it was like being hypnotized, in a way. .. hard to interrupt.
>
> >Was it distressing when you got the deja vu feeling?
>
> No, 'cause I'm an arty type, I thought it was interesting.
>
>
> Did you feel like you were going into REM sleep while standing on your feet?
>
> TOTALLY! I used to feel like I had involuntary little naps with my eyes open. . .It was very strange.
>
>Zo, that is very interesting! I also am artistically inclined. What kind of art do you do? May I ask what is your approximate age? Can you describe more about TLE or tell me anything more about your experiences?
Posted by dude on July 27, 2001, at 19:19:04
In reply to DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 3:03:50
Hi Lawrence,
I can tell you that the feelings you are experiencing ara
called depersonalization. The question is what
is causing this depersonalization. It could be
caused by Temporal Lobe Epilepsey, or it
could be cause by a psychological disorder like
anxiety, depression, or OCD. Or it could be the
Marfans. Whatever it is, I know that it is very
distressing, since I also have this problem. Mine
is caused by anxiety/OCD/depression. I recommend
you talk to your doctor about this. Also, the
web site:has other fellow depersonalization sufferers. The
good thing is that you know you are not alone.Good luck,
dude
> > > >I have posted before asking if anyone knew what causes the folowing symptoms:
> A feeling like I am asleep and dreaming yet awake and feeling like I am doing the same thing over and over a gazillion times or more. It seems to happen out of the blue. Outdoors more often. It is so scarey that I feel like I'm becoming psychotic. It started on vacation about 7 years ago. I also have Marfans syndrome which causes my heart to not pump enough blood to my brain at times. Could this be a lack of blood to my brain?
> Thanks to all the responders the last time I posted. LARRY
Posted by Zo on July 27, 2001, at 22:44:39
In reply to DejaVu. Please help!, posted by Lawrence S. on July 25, 2001, at 3:03:50
Just thought I'd add, I am also Photosensitive TLE, which is not common, but makes it easier to trace. . .are flickering light and shadow connected to the "spells?"
Sleep deprivation?
Hyperventilating? (Used to get them when I swam laps, I was breathing too shallow.)
Zo
Posted by Lawrence S. on July 28, 2001, at 1:04:27
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help! » Lawrence S., posted by Zo on July 27, 2001, at 22:44:39
> Just thought I'd add, I am also Photosensitive TLE, which is not common, but makes it easier to trace. . .are flickering light and shadow connected to the "spells?"
>
> Sleep deprivation?
> Yes, they do seem to get more severe with sleep deprivation.
> > I also recall getting deja vu when I was a teenager but it was not scarey and I didn't get that comatose feeling. About the flickering lights: Maybe? Larry
> Hyperventilating? (Used to get them when I swam laps, I was breathing too shallow.)
>
> Zo
Posted by Zo on July 29, 2001, at 0:38:24
In reply to Re: DejaVu. Please help!, posted by tina on July 25, 2001, at 8:17:17
"Possible Temporal Lobe Symptoms"
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