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for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 128

Smallelky, Just wanted to say I think you nailed it- I agree with you completely and that's what I thought too when I had the DP so bad....that it was a protection mechanism that happens after panic. Since I went through another horrible panic period a couple months ago, I am very hopeful that the DP will not come back to haunt me! Sarah

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 19

Yes, this sounds very familiar... Sorry you had to have that experience, too. Last sunday afternoon I was at home alone; my wife was on a trip. I woke to find I was in a room I didn't recognize (my bedroom). I went to the bathroom, and picked up an object I couldn't comprehend (a book) and tried to convince myself I knew what it was and what I was supposed to do with it. I couldn't remember any family, or anyone I knew at all. I was in an alien environment, in my own house. And all along another "part" of me was saying "WAKE UP! This is not real. You're fine." A very scary experience...

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 20

I was just browsing the messages and noticed this one and thought I was obligated to comment:: Yes, these feelings are depersonalization/derealization, and they are linked to panic and anxiety. I had them badly and it spiked as my panic attacks continued. I truly thought that i was going nuts. I felt strangely vague in my own surroundings and it scared me. In many cases DP/DR is a tough cookie to beat. BUT, I had it pretty bad, and Im mostly out of it now. My opinion is that these feelings of unreality are a defense response to chronic high anxiety, panic, or an episode of shear trauma. I think its also a component of PTSD. And, my opinion on curing it is to remove the panic and the anxiety. Once that is done, it may take some months for that defense mechanism of DP/DR to subside, but it should eventually fade. Im sorry that you are going through this. I had my run with panic/anxiety/DP and it was hell indeed. I just wanted to let you know that there is hope and that others are out there that have experienced that exact same thing. Remember that youre not going crazy, it just feels like it. Its hard to think rationally when the fear is real. Dont feel bad if it takes some months to subside... first work on the panic and the anxiety... and DONT let the DP draw you into MORE panic and anxiety. And also i think you said that this feeling hit you after some time without panic attacks.. mine did too. It seems that anxiety overrides te DP.. and when the anxiety subsides a bit it reveals the DP. Just take it one day at a time and it will be allright. Good luck.

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 65

I've been going through some of that too sometimes but it is extremely hard to put it into words. I'm back in my old neighborhood now& When I look outside ,at my photo album, highschool yearbooks I just think to myself what the hell happened to me? I know everybody here, I had a huge social life, I look outside & things sometimes just seem so weird & different. Sometimes I take walks by myself & everything looks so familiar & it's like so many memories happened here & I try to hold on to them. I miss the "old me" but I don't ever think that he will ever remotely be back. LAtely I think I have been losing it...I'll be all positive & try to fight this, then I go back to just thinking myself to death with bizarre thoughts. I hate this. Am I making ANY sense? I have horrible sinuses, my physician gave me..hold on..Rhinocort last month even though I have been forgetting to use it without me even asking. My nose is always clogged up, sometimes I think that's why I get the persistent chronic symptoms of anxiety/PD because I literally have difficulty breathing. & Sarah I kind of relate to you It's like lately I haven't been feeling human then I snap out of it then I'm back in it.

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 19

I totally know what you guys are talking about. The derealization/depersonalization is the most prevalent symptom of my panic attacks. I feel like I don't know where I am and I have very unfamiliar racing thoughts. The worst part is that when its all over, I don't know what the thoughts were. After a panic attack, I'm convinced that I'm losing my mind, so much so that I find myself on the internet looking up symptoms of schizophrenia, dementia, etc. I hope that we all get better soon. Beckie

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 128

Michele, I absolutely, completely know what you're talking about. I went through about 4 months of feeling that way. Totally disconnected- I felt weird to be human and wondered why I had never felt this way before since I had been human all my life! LOL I also felt detached from people like I feared I would not recognize my parents and that would send me into complete panic. As a nursing student I worked with Alzheimer's/dementia patients all the time during this awful phase and I actually thought I may be getting some form of dementia (at 25!). I couldn't feel feelings, felt nothing for my boyfriend. I was scared sometimes that I wouldn't be able to find my way home even. That phase was by far the most scariest part of this whole illness!!! I know what you mean about feeling like an alien- I totally felt that way. And because those feelings are so hard to describe, its nearly impossible to get it into words that others can understand especially if they haven't had it. I think it's just severe depersonalization, common to panic sufferers. The good news is that it went away eventually and I don't have it anymore- thank God!!! Soon you will be on to something else like I am- panic tends to move that way as I'm sure you know. But know you're not alone- I felt so alone when I was having those thoughts- I thought they were thoughts not even thinkable by a human being! Hope this helps a bit. Sarah

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 43

Mom2Jasper, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about!!!!! That is the worst and most prevalent symptom of my anxiety. For the last two days, i was in a constant state of unrealness, however, I didn't lose my mind even though I was sure I was going to. On Friday morning, I was feeling my worst. completely detached from the outside world. My vision was at times blurry, my breathing irregular and the overall feeling to not being with my body. What was making things worse, I was due at work at 2pm. I was so close to calling in, but I knew my anxiety would triple if I stayed home. Out of desperation, I listened to a 35 minute relaxation tape and took a very hot shower. I ended up being very relaxed and reconnected with myself. Work turned out to be really fun. :) I've done the relaxation tapes twice since then and I've really calmed down and reconnected with myself in the last few days. Infact, today I worked an entire 7 hour shift with no problems!!!!!!!!!! Since september, I haven't been able to work more than four hours before I became very anxious and tired. Because of that, my boss shortened all my shifts to four hours. But today, I DID IT!! So my advice to you Mom2Jasper, is try and do some form of relaxation. Try a tape or if you don't have one, just lay quietly on your bed with soft music (preferably one with no lyrics) and imagine yourself in a calm, lush meadow with birds chattering up above and the sun warming your entire body. I know it sounds corny but it really worked good luck, and remember, YOU ARE NOT LOSING YOUR MIND!!! I've never heard of anyone losing their minds or passing out from a panic attack. If you've seen Finding Nemo, do as Dory says and "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" (that movie is also a stress reliever too by the way.) Good luck and lots of love, Jen

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 200

Mom2Jasper, I have felt like that, too, nothing seems real and and your thoughts are all confused. You aren't losing your mind, it's the panic itself. I totally agree with Sue when she said that it's ok to give yourself a break from trying to figure out everything. You have to, everyday can't be a big step forward. That's really good advice, Sue, I've given myself a break like that many times. The breaks are just as important as the searching for the answer. Try it. And remember that you aren't losing your mind.

for 21 år siden 0 +0 / -0 46

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