Depersonalization/Dissociation

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Sometimes during panic attacks I experience a "break from reality" sensation. My vision tunnels, I "zone out," my body feels numb or like it weighs nothing, I feel like I can't move, etc. I have heard it referred to as "depersonalization" and "dissociation."

Lately, I have been experiencing this sensation without the panic attack. Like I will sit down to eat and suddenly I feel like I'm deep inside by own body, sounds around me mute, and my vision tunnels for a good 5 minutes or so. I am under a lot of stress at the moment and feel like that's probably the trigger.

Has anyone experienced anything like this?

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Yes. It’s not fun it can last for a long time like months or just a few days. It helps to breakdown your day what’s bothering you and slowly tackling your feelings snd making action plans so you feel more in control. It depends on what they are your problems. And keeping yourself distracted. I’m listening to music a lot now without headphones it is helping me. And I make plans for the next day things to do a schedule and do things go places including things I don’t want to do. Then I make sure I do something I like such as going for lunch or buying a fun coffee go on a walk breathing. I look through books and recipe books or online decide what I’ll do I don’t like housework right now as I’m in pain so I break it down too and try to organize. The more I organize my life and space and take me time the better it gets I am more present. It can be disturbing to be in that state crying is helpful and if need be call crisis hormone to let the words out your worries

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I’ve experienced this!! You’re not alone