Jamais vu

[Redsaber]

I have read the past post about this but still have questions. I have been having these "dreams" where I feel like I'm in the wrong house or that I'm not suppose to be in the bed I'm in. I also think that my hubby is not my husband and there is some other woman that is part of the family. This always happens when I have fights w/ hubby. When he gets very angry. This stArted about 3 years ago when he said I don't belong in the bed with him. I spent about a week on the couch. He finally got un mad enough to let me sleep in the bed. Same argument as always - more involed at work ( or he thinks.) also not keeping the house clean enough. Anyway I don't know if this relAted to seizures or what. I had another one the other night. at least I was in bed still afterwards. Previously I have found myself walking around the house or even sleeping on the couch even though I went to bed in my bed. Any info would be great.

 

[Endless]

Redsaber,

Stress can make seizures worse.

How long do your episodes of jaimas vu last? If it's a seizure probably not long (seconds to a few minutes). If it's postictal confusion, it can last minutes to hours, and in some people's cases, days. If it's a man scrambling your brain it can last a lot longer than that.

My jaimas vu takes a couple of forms.
I look at something like a person's face and I don't recognize them. I have no idea who they are.
I can not recognize where I am. It's a total blank. I recognize the objects around me, but the place, where, is a total blank, even if it's my own back yard.

During mine it doesn't even occur to me to be scared - I'm just puzzled.

 

[valeriedl]

I've had things like that happen to me. I'll be in the living room and everything looks like it's in the wrong place. The couch should be on the other side of the room, pictures on the wrong walls, and the doors shouldn't be where they are.

 

[Redsaber]

I don't know how long they last. It is in thE middle of the night and my since of time is incorrect. I started these before my first tonic. But the dr hasn't said but he thinks stress is the cause of the Tonic. I havent told anyone even the dr about this. I feel totally ashamed of just the thought.

 

[valeriedl]

Don't feel ashamed about anything!!!!

I'd talk to the dr about this. It could help him understand your seizures better and work with the medicine that he is giving you. This could prosibly prevent it from happening.

 

[survivor]

These are all brain games! Happens to me too sometimes! U know, when we sleep, the last thoughts remain with us. And we stupid ladies always think abt our husbands and how life could be better. Dear Redsaber, these dreams are the result of those thoughts. Why not try doing something we like before slipping into bed. My way is listening to some calming and soothing music (ofcourse with my earphones on or it may lead to further tension). I even tried reading book but my brain does not allow me to concentrate at times. So best of luck, try it! Dont worry!

 

[Endless]

redsaber,

one more question - have you had a sleep study done? it's also possible you may have a sleep disorder.

do tell your neuro about everything. it could also be complex partial seizures. important for him to know to get your meds right. (different meds for different seizure types)

p.s. i hate nighttime seizures. being woken by a seizure is rather awful.

 

[Redsaber]

I haven't had a sleep study done. I think I told him it only when me and hubby fight - he prob send me to a shrink. I am soooooo tired of the dr scene! Even so, I have prob with my foot in pain - and I just won't go!