Does anyone else ever feel like they aren't them? Like their body isn't theirs and when u look at ur hands and body u just feel numb? And confused? I hate it so much. I just want to feel normal again. I know I say that a lot But I miss being me, before meds
I just feel like im in a daze most days now. Does this ever go away? It has only been 3 weeks, but I feel like im progressively getting worse with my anxiety and not feeling in my own body at times
I can totally relate to that feeling it is not fun
it's terrifying
I used to take medication for my anxiety and depression and my therapist and I decided that I would try it without medication and I have been using some slow deep breathing, muscle tension relaxation and visualization/mindfulness exercises that work really well for me which I'm glad to share..
could you please share? Would appreciate it
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there is a technique called box breathing that stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system. It actually comes from pranayama breathing, an ancient practice and common part of yoga. Definition:
“Your parasympathetic nervous system is a network of nerves that relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger. It also helps run life-sustaining processes, like digestion, during times when you feel safe and relaxed.”
Walking is also a magic bullet and very underappreciated. 10 minutes is enough to get started.
what is box breathing and how does it work?
It is easy to find online and there are variations. The basics are to breath in for a count of 3 or 4, hold it for 3 or 4, breath out for 3 or 4 and then relax for 3 or 4. Repeat.
oh, I know what that is. I do that now too help calm me down when I'm in an attack
talk about floating outside your body... I did that for an extended period and that is exactly what if felt like!
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There was once a horrible time in my life, not too long ago actually, where I suffered something horribly similar to what you've described.
It lasted for about a month. Not feeling like myself, not being comfortable in my body, being dazed and confused for many many days. Spiraling down further and further until I couldn't even bring myself to eat anymore. But, these things have become nothing more than a passing memory by now...
My point being, it may seem like darker days are approaching, but really these "darker days" will quickly pass you by like a bad dream. One day you'll be able to look back on it, and realize just how transient it really was.
Recognize that no matter what happens, you will always be you. No matter your family, your friends, or your colleagues; our relationship with our self is the most intimate, unbreakable bond we could ever have. And there's absolutely nothing in this world that could ever tear you down for good, know this!
I feel like i can't bring myself to eat lately again and im scared I'm going back down that horrible path. I hate it so much 😥
It's avoidable as long as you believe it's avoidable; I didn't at the time, and I suffered for it. But trust me, everything will work out for you in the end. Now and always 
thank you. I believe I can overcome this, it's just really hard and feels impossible.
I too feel sometimes that my body is not mine. I can't believe that my body is so beautiful and it is my body. I have social anxiety and I used to believe I'm not beautiful but in reality I am. ( And others have also complimented about my body 🤫). It may be very opposite to your current situation but I have been in your situation too. I just kept working on myself. I remember there was once a period when my whole body used to be sore almost everyday from all the exercises I used to do.
Im glad you see yourself in a good way. Not many do. Im trying ti love my body for how i am but its hard
Feeling Like A Failure
Does anybody feel like you're in a dream state, not present in your body, there's a constant haze surrounding you and you're on autopilot?
I feel like noon we sees me
It feels so much like the end.
