Feeling detached /not real? Help!!

[Abigaillove1696]

I’ve been having horrible anxiety, feeling out of touch, scared, lonely and it makes me wanna quit my job and isolate myself. I’m aware of what around me is real, but it doesn’t feel that way to me. I had a drug interaction a year ago and I felt a similar way after the accident . I haven’t been around any recreational drugs since, but it still feels like the same fear and panic .

[Lovefrance]

So sorry you are feeling like this. Has this just occurred recently or have you had it for some time. Have you made an appointment with your doctor. Is there someone close to you who feel you could talk to.

[Sleeplessme]

Everything you're saying sounds like most of us. Anxiety seems to often start with an event, whether it be trauma or accident... And coming from someone who has been silly enough to dabble in their past... Yeah, drug usage could do it too. It's a possibility that worrying about using drugs has caused the anxiety, or a possibility that using drugs has kicked off some other concern or worry. Either way, whatever got you here is almost irrelevant, it's what you do now that matters. And wherever anxiety comes from, I believe it can go back too!

[Pamdon81]

I know how scary this is, it's another symptom of anxiety. You need to accept this 'feeling' for now and just let it be there while you get on with your life. Just accept all feelings of anxiety without getting anxious about it (easier said then done) .you need to show your brain these feelings aren't dangerous just by accepting them. Please don't isolate yourself, this will make things a million times worse. You just need to accept all these weird feelings for now and do nothing about it, your brain will see then you are not in danger and things will get better, this is no quick fix, you need time and patience.

[crowningglory19]

You may be deficient in magnesium. Many are now, and Vit. D. You can get magnesium thru almonds or thru a good quality vitamin with extra mag. in it. Also, extra Bs would be good in the vitamin too, since they heal nerves, give good energy and focus. Ginseng is great to get rid of sticky negative thoughts that loop too. Treat yourself well, love yourself well. Take casual walks in the sun to get your vit. D, with no sunscreen so you can absorb it. Go barefoot outside too, it gets us grounded again. Bless you dear! You deserve to be loved well and treated right.

[lonewolfgirl]

I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I have to talk to myself and describe what’s around me in simple terms so my brain realizes I am here in the real world. I spent 2 months in extreme sense of this. I did a lot of research. Which made me feel like I was doing something (I was desperate) and I found buspirone which I think helps. Make sure you get in meds that work for you. I am still not the same. It triggered something in me that I don’t know can ever be undone. So I hear you. The anxiety is everywhere. Another thing is I started listening to hypnosis on YouTube at night. You are not alone. This website proves it. Never give up. There is always a way. In the end meds saved me but there’s a lot of work for me to do still. Don’t retreat as much as you want to. It will take so much more to come back. Stick to a routine. I know this all seems impossible right now but it isn’t. And I don’t suggest taking Benzos all the time but if you are really in a bad place ask your dr. It can get you back to reality and show you what is really up. But do not take them on a regular basis. That will just be one more prob to deal with. Best of luck to you and reach out anytime.