Sometimes myself and reality feel unreal

[Lindsey14]

I don't feel like myself and I feel out of it a lot, reality sometimes feels not real as well. Like it's hard to tell reality from fake sometimes...that sounds crazy probably..

[teemo1]

It doesn't sound crazy at all. It's called "depersonalization" or "derealisation" and it's one of the most common symptoms of anxiety, along with dizziness/light headedness.

(It's also a big part of the marijuana high, which is why I don't smoke the stuff! But believe it or not, cannibus enthusiasts actually enjoy the feeling!)

Anyway, the way to manage it is exactly the same as managing anxiety/panic itself. Just accept it and allow yourself to feel it. Don't resist it or struggle with it or try to make it go away; this just makes you more anxious. Take a few slow, deep breaths and relax and do nothing about it. Know that, however disturbing it may be, it's just a feeling and nothing more. You're in no danger.

[Maricc]

I'm feeling the same way. I do not know if it is normal. I just went up on my Lexapro dose to 20mg two days ago. I have been on 10mg for 5 weeks. I hope this passes soon. I'm doing my cbt and grounding myself

[Cat33]

Hello Lindsey

No not crazy at all it's called depersonalisation and is a horrible feeling

Have a look at Anxiety UK they have information on it

Take care and wishing you all the best that you can overcome it very soon x