Im scared all the time.

[molli88]

Why do i feel like sometimes things aren’t real? like dreams? and is it normal to feel like its not anxiety and something is actually wrong? or is it just anxiety doing its “job”

[Purrsona]

This is called dissociation and it's a symptom of anxiety or trauma.

webmd.com/mental-health/dis...

It feels awful, but it does go away on its own. Definitely something to talk to a therapist about, though. I deal with it by splashing cold water on my face, talking to friends or loved ones, or exercising.

[hurtingheart1 in reply to Purrsona]

Thank you for sharing the info on this- It is overwhelming & hard to process but If there’s help with this others need to know about it!!💜🦋

[Purrsona in reply to hurtingheart1]

It really is one of the worst feelings. I've thought of it like waking up on another planet where everything looks exactly the same but is just "wrong" somehow. It's nightmarish but transient.

[Purrsona in reply to Purrsona]

Well, I should say it's transient for me. I don't know if everyone is so lucky. In any case, it's not forever.

[hurtingheart1 in reply to Purrsona]

Forgive me for not knowing I can look it up but can you explain what you mean- transient??

[Purrsona in reply to hurtingheart1]

Sorry, I just mean that it passes more or less quickly.

[molli88 in reply to Purrsona]

that is exactly how it is and its so scary. i feel like im gonna pass out because im like wait what where am i. then i overthink because i feel like somethings actually wrong with me. i’m only 17 and i hope i can overcome this feeling soon. i feel like ever since my sister got diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15 it has been really bad.

[Purrsona in reply to molli88]

I am so sorry. That's incredibly stressful, no wonder you are experiencing symptoms. Are you able to see a psychiatrist or counselor?

[hurtingheart1]

I relate with some of this- I’m sorry you are dealing with those feelings slso💞💞😢😔😳

[molli88 in reply to hurtingheart1]

it is literally the scariest feeling in the world. i am only 17! i have to tell myself everythings okay. some days i have really good days other days i just dont even wanna get out of bed. i feel so dizzy.

[hurtingheart1 in reply to molli88]

I’m very sorry hearing that!!🥺💞💞I really hope you’ll feel much better very soon!! are you getting any kind of help for this-if so do you mind sharing about it -is it helping you some?🌻I’ve heard some about cognitive therapy I wonder if it could help at all I have only read a book on it but not found a therapy for this yet?

[molli88 in reply to hurtingheart1]

i just tend to deal with it or try and block it out with music or talking to someone. or distracting myself by watching a movie or something. sometimes i can control it other times i can not. also try yo stay away from caffeine!

[hurtingheart1 in reply to molli88]

Do you not get enough sleep? ?

[molli88 in reply to hurtingheart1]

sometimes i do. but other times i dont. i might just be over exhausted

[hurtingheart1 in reply to molli88]

Yea probably makes it worse if you’re not sleeping well!

[molli88 in reply to hurtingheart1]

yes definitely !! i always have really bad migraines