Derealization/depersonalization

[Msoblivious]

Does anyone else suffer from Derealization/depersonalization? If so how do you deal with it in your everyday life and what are your ways of coping with it. I need help because I feel like it's just getting worse and I just wanna live my life like everyone else but it keeps getting in the way.

[Christina10778]

I have it and deal with it 24/7...have for years. And, honestly, I try to ignore it...pretend that I don't have it...and distract myself. It's easier said then done...believe me, I know. But, it can be done. And I have my days where it seems impossible to manage, but, I do. Especially, when my stress levels are super high...and if I've been eating a lot of products with sugar or gluten in them. That stuff effects you more then you realize. But, you

[Christina10778]

My phone is messing with me...I'm sorry. But, you got this. You can get through and get better...I promise 😁

[Msoblivious in reply to Christina10778]

Thank you so much for replying I'll try to find ways to distract myself so I don't focus on it.

[Steve7777]

Yes defiantly, I've suffered and still do from time to time, it does get better, try looking into mindfulness, relax and just try going with it X

[Lbk64]

Hi there Msoblivious, I have intermittent depersonalisation and feelings of unreality. I find it worse if there is a lot of pressure on to do things that I find difficult or after prolonged periods of stress. It tends to just go away after a few weeks but can also appear at any time. I also find it's worse when my iron is low or I need B12. These are some things that may be worth having checked to see if they could be contributing to your anxiety. One of the ways i cope with it is knowing that it can't kill me and other people have it too. I hope some of this helps.

[Jay3333]

Mate dont worry! And do not google symptoms, they will feed your anxiety. You have to ride it out. Ive had it before at the age of 14! For ages! Just ignore it and think positive and even though you will experience these symptoms and they effect you daily just ignore it and dont retaliate unless you want to have anxiety for longer.

[librarylil]

I've had those feelings too. I've read that it is actually your brain trying to protect you.... weird as it may seem. The feeling of depersonalization / detachment allows you to remove your feelings from a situation so that you can deal with it. Or something like that. I think I read it in the Anxiety and Phobia workbook by Edmund Bourne.