Disconnect

[natejohnson0201]

So I've posted on here a few times. What I'm starting to really find which is worrying me is no one in my life seems real. I have a huge disconnect with everyone. My family doesn't even seem real. It's like I live with strangers. Anyone having this issue?

[jennyjolly]

It's called derealisation..your mind trying to space out to protect yourself from feelings you may not be able to deal with at the moment

Have you had a recent/past trauma in your family/personal life.

That's often a trigger.

In time it will pass but you can get meds for it too.

I've experienced it many years ago in my early teens

The whole world seemed unreal inc my family, like a dream I was having.

I felt the only real one and even I didn't feel that real

The mind plays strange tricks sometimes

[natejohnson0201 in reply to jennyjolly]

Nothing crazy has happened recently. I am going through a life change. I've had this feeling for a long time, I'm in my 30s and I've had it since high school. The disconnect has been getting worse and now family seems like strangers and I'm starting to wonder what the hell is going on. I am taking meds for my anxiety. I wish I could snap out of it. I appreciate your response. Thank you!

[jennyjolly in reply to natejohnson0201]

Some meds can increase this, diazepam made mine worse.

Are you more alienated from your family?

Maybe you have felt they don't understand you and so are in reality more like strangers than they should be

Do you feel like this with your friends?

Wish I could be more helpful.

Best wishes for your improvement and eventual recovery.

[natejohnson0201 in reply to jennyjolly]

My family is supportive but in no ways do you they know what I'm going through. The only person I feel semi normal with is a friend that also has her own issues that are somewhat similar. I've been taking buspirone now for a few weeks. Maybe it's the meds making it worse. I hope things get better.

[jennyjolly in reply to natejohnson0201]

Bach flower rescue remedy is great too

Trouble is with meds

By their nature they disconnect you to some degree from your emotional pain and anxiety

so it's understandable if you feel disconnected in other ways too

Could your Gp suggest something else or counselling.

Lucky to have your friend.

Best Wishes

Jenny.

[jennyjolly]

GP is Doctor in UK