Depersonalization

Just wondering if anyone has found anything that helps this feeling? I've read that a lot of people suffering from Lyme get depersonalization but I have had this feeling on and off for years (pre bite/rash), my neurologist says its caused by my migraines and an overstimulated nervousness system. It dose seem to improve sometimes but then comes back which is discouraging. If anyone has any advice it wou,d be greatly appreciated.

Post Edited (CalmLittleBuddha) : 12/28/2018 12:05:49 PM (GMT-7)

Ok I know this will sound weird but hear me out-get your yeast levels checked out and get tested for food allergies. A lot of stuff I blamed on "lyme brain" was actually caused by those two things (which usually go hand in hand). I never would have thought I had food allergies because I never had a rash, itchy, swollen throat, ect. However, I tested positive for several (eggs, dairy, wheat, ect.) and once I cleaned up my diet and got the yeast under control it was amazing at how the neuro issues started clearing up. You might also want to look into "brain allergies"--this is just another way of searching for food allergies and the brain--but there is a lot of good research out there to support this. My LLMD is a big fan of saying don't treat the symptom treat the cause. Sometimes we need to look beyond the 'what' and ask ourselves 'why'.

Thanks everyone for the replys! I'm so sorry you all have to deal with this horrible symptom too. I'm thankful that I've gotten to a point where I now have good days and bad days. I would say lowering my stress, eating healthy, and getting a good nights sleep have helped me most. Bookwrym, food allergies is something that I will defiantly look into, did your LLMD test you for that and was it covered by your insurance? I do think that I have Candidia and am on Nystatin pills everyday. How did you clear up your yeast issue? Knowing that you are doing better with things like diet change is great to hear and it gives me hope. Thanks again for the help!

Post Edited (CalmLittleBuddha) : 12/28/2018 6:46:23 PM (GMT-7)

jb1994 said...
I got this when I was withdrawing from benzos and that can cause excess glutamate which is an excitatory neuron. Glutamate can be in foods as well, like soy, hydrolyzed protein, MSG, and any number of artificial ingredients. That's all I can suggest.

Benzo withdrawal is how mine started, too. Then i got encephalitis and it got way worse which is where it remains

No idea. As of now, 6 years later they think maybe a progression of the lyme, possibly bartonella

I second what Bookwyrm is saying. Personally I noticed that when I ate tons of bread (subway type meals) I would get really bad Depersonalization. So there is something to getting tested for allergies.

CalmLittleBuddha said...
I'm defiantly going to try and stick to a strict diet. I have been on nystatin for two months now but I still sometimes get a white film on my tounge, hopefully the stricter diet will help with that. I also just started LDN and I've heard it can help with Depersonalization, I don't know how but I hope it's true.

Apple cider vinegar and pau d'arco are also good antifungals