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Does Anxiety Cause Blackouts?

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Question : Can past trauma cause episodes of feeling like I'm passing out?I did visit a doctor. This only happens when I'm driving on the freeway. Out of no where I'll start to lose consciousness and have to struggle to stay "awake.'
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes that could cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Yes any past traumatic experience that caused significant physical or psychological emotional harm could cause such symptoms. Anxiety might present as if one is passing out.

Relaxation exercises can help to treat the condition.

Thanks and take care
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Does Anxiety Cause Blackouts?

Brief Answer: Yes that could cause Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Yes any past traumatic experience that caused significant physical or psychological emotional harm could cause such symptoms. Anxiety might present as if one is passing out. Relaxation exercises can help to treat the condition. Thanks and take care