Déjà vu or Superpower? Know the Real Cause Behind That 'Already Happened Before' Sensation

You saw an accident and immediately feel as if you’d already seen it coming or you travel a new city and suddenly find the entire scene to be familiar. We all have experienced déjà vu once or several times but it is hard to understand why it happens and what causes déjà vu.

Do we have supernatural powers to predict future? If you watch too many fictional series or movies, you’d believe it true. But, that uncanny feeling is related to your brain and can have some serious complications if happens frequently.

What is Déjà vu and What Causes it?

On the other side, many believe stress and fatigue can make us feel unforgettable or experience these kinds of situations. This explanation cannot be really true as even adults with healthy brain have also gone through déjà vu, but the frequency is more in those in extreme stress and fatigue.

Theories On Causes of Déjà vu

Two Perception Theory

Glitches in Brain 

• A sudden feeling of fear
• Strong sensation of taste or odor
• Staring something unknowingly
• Unaware of surroundings
• Unusual movements of fingers
• Difficult controlling your muscles
• Chewing and swallowing constantly

Usually, the symptoms are short-term and are not of concern except you lose consciousness, trouble breathing, or feel extremely sleepy after a seizure. If these symptoms occur often, consult a doctor.

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Trouble Recalling A Memory

These theories on causes of déjà vu just give a hint what actually happens with you in such kind of situation. There is, however, no evidence or much studies on how to avoid this feeling. Since it occurs rarely, déjà vu is not a cause of concern except when you have seizure.