What causes the feeling of being in flashing lights?
Patient: I used to take Zoloft for anxiety then abruptly stoped. I was taking it for about 6 months now and i was taking a dose of an average high amount for my body. About 6 months after i stoped, i have ben getting this weird feeling when i am aroung flashing lights. It is like i am dreaming. i feel like i am not really there and then i come back for a second and then it al feels weird again.i dont know another way to describe it. I am very dizzy almost. My adrenaline starts going and i kind of freak out. It has happend 3 times to me in the span of about 3 months. 2 times were invovled when i was near flashing lights but one happend when i was just at a house party. It scares me in a way a because i have no idea what is happening to me and when i try to describe it to people, they cannot understand.The only way for it to go away is if i lie or sit doen, drink cold water, and closemy eyes. even then sometimes it can take up to 1 1/2 hr for it to go away. Please Help Me. Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely opine that the problem you are facing now is of your own creation.You know that you are suffering from anxiety disorder. All these given symptoms are related to anxiety and obsession. I think youu had zoloft on a psychiatrist's prescription. You do have anxiety disorder and medicines along with psychotherapy and meditation should help you. Please consult a psychiatrist.If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.