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A member asked:
I had sudden delirium symptoms one night dominated by (intrusive thoughts) "it" and then symptoms of dementia. went to doctor, but mentioned only "it" ignoring the other symptoms of confusion.3 months passed, it dissapeared, what could it be?age:18?
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Can you elaborate what you mean by "Sudden Delirium symptoms" and "symptoms of dementia" and I wonder if you were under the effects of substance that night? Delirium and dementia are serious syndromes which are different from more common intrusive thoughts. Take care.
Answered 3/31/2023
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