Why won’t the pain stop

[ChristopherWisham]

Every day I feel tired emotionally numb and foggy when I try to focus and I feel like nothings real I think I have derealization and depersonalization with anxiety and depression I haven’t seen a doctor yet but if I could feel something again or be happy or joyful that would be great but I can’t my emotions are turned off and the only one I feel sometimes is sadness. I don’t feel human I don’t think any medication can help me I want this pain to stop

[thatjuanguy]

I suffer from similar issues I’ve never taken medication but you shouldn’t assume it can’t help you. You should see a doctor about it and get a look at your options.

[fauxartist]

I'm sorry your feeling like that, and sometimes our mind goes into shutdown for survival mode....when something is too painful to process...it gets pushed back from our concious mind and we can become numb so as not to feel any pain. I don't know if you have tried any meds for depression, some people are drug resistant, some choose not to medicate, I am fortunate mine does work. Are you in therapy?

[ChristopherWisham in reply to fauxartist]

No it’s a been a little difficult to find one cause I’m unemployed so I’m looking for one that excepts Medicare

[fauxartist in reply to ChristopherWisham]

keep trying...see if Medicare has an approved list for them in your area...

[uniquediamond]

We are our own worst enemy, it’s definitely a challenge everyday to place a fake smile on my face and pretend like everything is ok. The twilight effect is the most challenging I would have to say, I’ve be dealing with this non stop for 4 months straight and it’s becoming to the point of consuming every thought in my head, just know your not alone even tho it sometimes feels like it ❤️ If you need to talk I’m here.

[ChristopherWisham in reply to uniquediamond]

Thanks

[Calm_mama]

Hello ChristopherWisham!

Forgive me if you have read my posts, I repeat things a lot because I think they r helpful. My daughter has generalized and health anxiety. I have generalized anxiety and used to have more health focused anxiety but not much anymore. And my generalized anxiety is quite well managed these days. Anyway here r the resources that have helped both my daughter and me tremendously:

Claire Weekes- her books her audio and there r some videos out there too. The best I’ve found is here: youtu.be/REOdAWCv-BQ(Not working as expected?)

Paul David’s book “At last a life”

Dr David carbonell’s website

Acoachcalledlife.com- Swamy G’s website

Hugo rock’s website

One more: “nothing works”- an amazing online essay on anxiety from an ex-sufferer. Link here: web.archive.org/web/2013092...

I agree so much with above posters that a good CBT therapist that you connect well with will be extremely helpful. In the meantime, consider getting some of the anxiety-CBT workbooks that are available on Amazon. All the best to you!!