I am going crazy, what should i do?

[chuck23]

Hi, my name is Chuck and i am at a very bad place right now. I feel like reality is strange and i am so stressed out about it.

I had a panic attack 3 months ago where i felt like i had completely lost control and i am not going well since. My surroundings seems so unfamiliar and threatening to me. I never had any hallucination or delusion, but i feel like it might be coming soon. I am so scared that i am only able to sleep 5-6 hours a night and i feel like my social skills became really bad. I also try to leave my house as little as possible, because i noticed that when there is too much external stimulation, it makes the feeling worst. I am so terrified of this feeling and nothing helps it. I tried deep breathing, listening to TV and doing sports, but nothing helps reducing the strong feeling.I have felt like this in the past, but never as strong and debilitating as right now.

I am currently seeing a psychologist, but she is away for a couple of weeks. What should i do?

Thank you for reading!

Chuck

(Sorry for my english, i am french canadian)

[Icanbeathis2016]

I definitely can relate to this. The feeling derealization like your surroundings seem unreal. When my anxiety is high, this happens very often. Its definitely a process that you have to try and let the wave of fear pass. I know you said nothing is helping but if there's something that you know is a good distraction then use it. Even if it only last a little while.

I know what you mean that you been through this before but each time it comes back it seems to get worse. And you are doing better than me with getting 5 to 6 hours of sleep. I was only getting 2 or maybe 3 hours when I had my bad nights and insomnia.

You are not alone