The phenomenon of "déjà vu" was first described in the late 1800s. But it took almost a century to find a definition suitable for the research purposes of this phenomenon.
In medical circles, deja vu is most often perceived as a symptom of temporal epilepsy or schizophrenia. Both these states are associated with the phenomenon of repetitive actions and intense feelings. However, deja vu is also often experienced by people without psychiatric or medical illnesses. It is estimated that two out of three people claim to have experienced deja vu at some point in their lives. This is proved by the fact that the "deja vu" syndrome has not yet been studied. Nevertheless, scientists have identified several facts about the phenomenon of deja vu.
1. The term "deja vu" in French means "already seen".
2. On average, people experience this sensation about once a year.
3. Some people experiencing deja vu say that they saw what was happening in a dream.
4. Dejavu often occurs during periods of stress or extreme fatigue.
5. The appearance of deja vu decreases with age.
6. Déjà vu can be artificially recreated by electrical stimulation of the cortex and deeper structures of the brain.
7. More educated and highly intelligent people are more likely to experience deja vu.
8. Some scientists associate deja vu directly with the experiences of a person: our brain, with a lot of stress, tries to "write down" the necessary information, but it does not happen correctly.
9. Theorists have expressed the opinion that deja vu is an experience that we acquire in a dream, while our soul wanders through other Universes.
10. The opposite of deja vu - jamaive, in translation means "never seen." Zhamevu is a phenomenon in which banal things may seem unfamiliar. This phenomenon is less common than deja vu.
11. Often people confuse deja vu with a "sixth sense" when they project on the subconscious the possible consequences of future events.
12. People who like to travel experience deja vu more often than those who prefer to stay at home. Probably, this is due to the most colorful events taking place in the life of travelers.
13. Psychoanalysts perceive the deja vu syndrome as a fantasy or fulfillment of the patient's desire.
14. Parapsychologists believe that deja vu has more in common with a person's past life. When you experience deja vu, perhaps memory speaks of your former self.
15. One of the possible descriptions of deja vu is "divided perception." This happens when you only glance at the object before you take a good look at it.
Researchers have yet to reveal the mystery of the deja vu phenomenon. A limited number of studies conducted on the topic "already seen" is associated with prejudices, unclear manifestations, and with a general ambiguous attitude. Dejavu is compared to paranormal phenomena, such as out-of-body movements and psychokinesis. And how do you think?