Depersonalization

[andzoe]

Lately, I have not been feeling like myself. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a dream or I’m losing touch with reality. I keep feeling dizzy and sometimes as if I’m floating or not inside of my body. I constantly worry about this... Almost every second of every day. It’s affecting my ability to work and to drive. I feel as if I’m going crazy or my mind is racing. It just keeps getting worse... What can I do to start feeling back to normal?? I have never taken any kind of medication and am very new to dealing with anxiety.

[izzy01]

Hi I just want to tell you that you are not alone! And you are not going crazy! I know exactly how you feel.. but let me tell you there is hope, you must seek help don’t be scared or embarrassed. It took me a long time to seek help because I was afraid of medication. But I’m on it now and it’s helps a lot also going to therapy. I know it’s hard living like this but we must not give up.. I also advice you to pray God gives a peace no one else can give he is amazing and he understands us more than anyone! God bless and take care

[Cat33]

It's a really common symptom of extreme anxiety You aren't going crazy and you will be fine

I had it and it was like I was outside my body looking in it was really frightening and I couldn't stop thinking about it either but I'm fine now

The DARE response book by Barry McDonagh is excellent and has a quite a lot written about depersonalisation

You are not alone

Take care and all the very best It WILL go 😊

[andzoe in reply to Cat33]

Thank you! I’ll have to check in to that book. I just want to feel back to normal again!

[Cat33]

Please please do it's amazing

What got me out if it was telling myself about something that I knew I was "here" if that makes any sense My mother in law was very ill and my son was taking exams to get into the police and I thought of course I'm here and people are depending on me

It's just extreme anxiety and you will get well

Message me anytime as I've been where you are xxx

[clayjars]

I'm sorry to hear you're suffering. First of all, if your condition is affecting your ability to function, you should see a medical doctor right away. Once you have your physical assessment you may want a referral to a psychiatrist or a counselor to help you deal with deep issues. I don't think you should worry about being on meds. You always want to weigh pros/cons. Your goal is to carry on daily activities and meds can help you reach that goal while your counselor or psychiatrist helps you delve deeper to find the sources of your anxiety and fear. I also want to encourage you to seek spiritual health as well. What we believe affects why and how we live. Body, mind and soul are integrated and we need to pay attention to all three aspects of our being.

[andzoe in reply to clayjars]

Thank you very much!

[MT2018]

Such great input here! I'm not sure what your current lifestyle includes for daily activities but I'd like to add to all of the above to say this. In addition to seeing a doc and starting meds, and addressing spiritual health-I'd add diet and exercise, as well as daily goals to accomplish. Exercise will automatically improve the panic attacks, as endorphins are released when we exercise. Diet is critical and it is really important to try to eat 'clean', avoiding any foods that are processed with chemicals. These 'trace' chemicals actually cause anxiety and depression in a vast number of people. Watch Forks Over Knives and the China Study on YouTube to find out more Daily goals will keep your mind busy, too busy to think about things! Be sure to pick goals that won't allow your mind to wander too much! Keep talking here where you'll get support!

[andzoe in reply to MT2018]

Thank you! I appreciate all of the feedback

[anxiousgirl7]

I am going through the same thing. Just ignore it and try hard to do everything the same as before. It will pass if you forget it