Dr. Hitesh Kumar
Neurology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Two months ago, and the other day, I encountered a strange deja vu experience. I kept having thoughts, and they came with a deja vu feeling. These thoughts feel familiar, but I do not recall having them. Yet, I can visualize it in my "mind's eye." I also felt out of it. I could even tell the day, year, and everything about it. It felt like a panic or deja vu attack that would not go away till I went to sleep. I was still nervous the next day and afraid it would happen again or something was wrong with me. My most significant worries include a stroke, a brain tumor, seizures, and so on. I already had an MRI for migraine last year, so I doubt if it is anything serious. My neurologist said it might be because of anxiety. But my psychiatrist described it as a typical deja vu experience. I have a history of severe anxiety, panic attacks, and aura migraines.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
I would like to know more information regarding your symptoms. For instance, was it a one-time incidence? Or do you have similar episodes intermittently? If yes, how frequently and how often per month does it occur? Do you experience any other symptoms at that time, such as palpitations, panic, difficulty breathing, sweating, and so on? How long does each episode last? Do you notice them happening at any particular time or circumstance? Such as before sleeping, throughout the day, awakening, and so on? What is your typical emotion in everyday life - cheerful, sad, or worried? Is there an eyewitness who has noticed changes in your appearance or behavior, or were you alone at the time? Lastly, how long have you been taking the medications mentioned?
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I was involved in two separate instances two months apart. I felt nervousness, anxiety, ectopic beats, and panic attacks for almost an hour. It seems to happen when I am tired or sometimes when I daydream and am depressed. I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. As a result, I am always concerned about my health. My wife was present, and she stated that I seemed well but was nervous. She asked me basic questions, to which I was able to respond. I have been on medications for a long time, but I have only used Abilify (an antipsychotic medication) for a few months.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
According to the description given, it appears to be a panic attack caused by severe anxiety. You should keep track of its frequency and, if it continues, consult a psychiatrist about any modifications in medicines for your depression and anxiety.
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