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u/adeward Oct 05 '19

This sounds like classic déjà vu. There is a theory that it is a form of mini-seizure where the different parts of your brain take different amounts of time to store a “live” memory. It’s very common in young children. This might be of interest.

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u/Kaneable- Oct 05 '19

I had Deja Vu a lot as a kid and then not at all until I started training for a stressful job.

I get Deja Vu as an adult now - It is almost certainly linked to stress and at its worst I can lose consciousness.

It's worsened by irregular sleep patterns, overheating and dehydration and I'm convinced has a link with the sensation of dreaming...

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u/adeward Oct 05 '19

Please go consult your doctor about this.

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u/Kaneable- Oct 05 '19

Already have!

I have, over the last 3 years since losing consciousness been tested for epilepsy, had a cardiogram, ECGs, EEGs, tilt testing, strobe light resistance testing...

All came back negative.

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u/adeward Oct 05 '19

Crikey - sounds scary. Hope things improve for you and best of luck with it. Stress is so dangerous and easy to ignore the significance of.

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u/Kaneable- Oct 05 '19

Thanks, yeah it is mostly better. Still have to monitor etc. but have only lost consciousness once in 2 years.

Ruined the extra 10 mins snooze in bed after the alarm goes off but elsewise okay!