Do you ever feel like you aren't looking at yourself?

[LDavis1993]

Recently increased form 75mg Zoloft to 100mg. I am on day 3 or 4 so far. When I looked in the mirror just now, I felt disconnected and almost like I wasn't looking at myself. If that makes any sort of sense? Does anyone experience this sometimes? Its definitely depersonalization which is anxiety-related.

[IncognitoC]

I feel like I am looking in at a world where I can see myself but I’m unable to guide myself in the right direction.

[LDavis1993 in reply to IncognitoC]

I understand that. Do you feel like its a dream-like state?

[IncognitoC in reply to LDavis1993]

Absolutely. I have even felt like I am flying above myself.

[LDavis1993 in reply to IncognitoC]

I feel that way too sometimes.

[IncognitoC in reply to LDavis1993]

It’s a strange feeling

[lovemydoggy]

Oh yes! It’s an odd feeling. It used to happen in my teens. I’m 62 now and experience it sometimes. It’s an anxiety thing for me. Sounds like a possible side effect of Zoloft for you. After all these years it still is scary for me. Comes from nowhere. If I have to interact with people I struggle to talk, knowing I am me but feeling like I’m not there. The first time I felt it though was in the mirror just as you described.

[Trainchaser]

There are times when I am shaving that I feel that way. When I am done shaving I pivot to something positive like my gratitude list or motivational FB groups. Thank God it doesn't happen alot