I’m new on here and have been suffering from severe anxiety since losing my job in May. I’ve had anxiety my whole life but nothing like now. I have slowly developed what I think is social phobia. I’m terrified of having a panic attack in public which in turn, turns to me over thinking it and having one. I also besides the typical anxiety symptoms I have this out of body type anxiety it’s so hard to explain unless you’ve had it. I am wondering if I am alone or if anyone else has had this out of your own body feeling? It’s so scary and awful. I’ve joined a local anxiety support group, have a referral to a psychiatrist and temporarily have Ativan if I need it. Any advice would help
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No you are not alone what you have is very severe anxiety that produces a thing called depersonalisation It's a horrible thing like you aren't there but you are looking in on yourself
All your problems come from adrenaline surging through your body giving you horrible symptoms that you are tuning into and being afraid of
There are 2 books that will help you so much
DARE by Barry Mcdonagh it's fantastic
Also Self Help For Your Nerves by Dr Claire Weekes
Give yourself time it's s big thing to lose your job
All you are feeling is normal and you can and will get well
There are wonderful relaxation videos on YouTube Michael Sealey is lovely but there are loads of others
There is information about depersonalisation/ unreality on the internet and there is a section in the DARE book too
Take loads of care
Wishing you all the very best in your recovery you are doing everything right 😊
Depersonalization symptoms are incredibly common with anxiety! In fact I believe they are normal with anxiety that goes on and on without a break. Don't be too impressed by it. Your nerves are just a little oversensitized. Listen to Claire's whole video- the 3rd section gets into "out of body" anxiety but all 4 sections are important/healing.
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weakness on rigjt side of body? I have anxiety 
anxiety and real physical body symptoms
Anxiety out of control 
Is this anxiety disorder or is it probably something physically wrong with my body 
Is it usual to feel weak after a few days of stressing out and anxiety
