I keep experiencing intense deja vu, this has increased significantly in the last few months or so. I get this feeling of warmth and familiarity which is then followed by an increased heart rate , intense fear which is almost unbearable, nausea and dizziness . It mostly passes after about a minute but I do feel strange for a while afterwards. I am taking sertraline and have been doing so for around 1 yr (no side effects apart from yawning and some nausea right at the start), I was diagnosed with depression about a yr ago but was fully discharged by the community health team late last year after a course of CBT ...my meds are also reduced...the last reduction was around 5-6 mths ago (from 150 to 100mgs). I do not take any other medication. I ve just had one of these turns and feel very hot and a bit shaken and tired now. I ve had 2 today so far. I don t feel scared of the dejavu, it s like the anxiety & all the other symptoms just come with it, I ve tried to explain it to people but it s very hard to describe, what do you think could be causing this?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Your symptoms seem to be indicative of an anxiety-related problem, probably a panic disorder. I would advise you consult a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. Wish you all the best. - 