feelings of unreality ?

[blondedonnakebab]

why do you get the feelings of unreality they realy freak me out and i panic more u feel like your in a dream also my dreams r very vivide so its hard to now if im dreaming or awake can someone give me some answers ?

[fadedlizard]

Hi Donna,

Yes, I get this too. I have patches when I feel so disconnected it's like watching myself through a glass. It especially happens in social situations - I can even be talking and laughing while feeling like I'm watching someone else. Very disconcerting. I have really vivid, lucid dreams too, especially about work. Sometimes I'm not sure whether things have actually happened or if I've dreamt them. Leads to some interesting conversations - lol!!!

I'm reliably reassured by lots of people on here that this is a part of the anxiety and it will go away.

I'll be thrilled when it does!!!!

Hope you feel better soon.

Love and best wishes,

Lizard.x

[blondedonnakebab in reply to fadedlizard]

thanks for the reply yes i know when it goes and when ive got it its weird feeling scary like your losing your mind i hope that you r doing ok i hope that we can keep in touch x

[fadedlizard in reply to blondedonnakebab]

Before I came on here I was sure it meant I was going crazy. It was such a relief to find out it happened to other people!!!!

Happy New Year!

Yes, definitately keep in touch.x

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Hi.blonde. Haven't spoken before so welcome. Unreality in nervous illness is one of the most upsetting of all symptoms. In fact it is something that can precipitate people into nervous illness. But it is, like many others, a symptom. You are NOT going mad I can assure you. This symptom is so common it is to be expected in any sufferer from nerves. But, as you say, it is frightening. Vivid dreams are caused by anxiety also. When we sleep the unconscious takes over and tries to tell us something about our life, that in consciousness, when awake, we may not want to face. So if you can remember them write your dreams down and look at them. You may learn something about yourself that will be useful in your recovery. In any case I am sure you will find them interesting. Oh yes!! You WILL recover. Many on this site have been through what you are going through and have recovered, so take heart. This is an EXPERIENCE that can help or hinder your way forward. It depends how you take it. If you fear "IT" and panic you put yourself in the vicious circle of panic-fear-panic. Sit down when you feel panic. Take deep breaths, let it them out slowly, let your body slump in the chair and ACCEPT how you feel. Stop FIGHTING and STRUGGLING. You can't win that one and just use up valuable energy. Many other ways there are and you have to make your own choice, But acceptance helped me recover. Good luck. jonathan.

[blondedonnakebab]

hi thanks for the advice i do kn ow that it will pass but at the time its horrible x

[beccagoodall]

hi everyone, im new to this sight today, i was reading this as i suffer really bad with this and have no one to talk to, im glad im not the only one that experiences this as i thought i was going mad! im only 20 but been suffering with anxiety since i was at school. thanks for making me feel slightly at ease x