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Posted 2/9/2012 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Ive been had really bad panic and anxiety for the past 2 weeks and now things are starting to settle down i got new medicine and everything. I just cant get away from this feeling of like something is wrong or something is way different in the outside world or like time is passing me idk how to exactly describe it but its super scary and makes me panic. Its almost like i feel like im not in "real" life anymore and like a part of me is gone or somthing.. I just feel scared. CAn anyone relate to this?
Posted 2/9/2012 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Good to meet you. Yes I can relate to your post when I have high levels of anxiety I quite often get a feeling that I am not in a real world and yes it's hard to fully describe that way of thinking and is scary. I would suggest you go and visit your doctor and tell them how you are feeling and see what they advise.

Let us know how you get on.

Hibee
Posted 2/9/2012 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
HeyHibee!

Thanks for responding

I went to the doctor last tuesday and was switched from my celexa to 20mg Prozac i will be seeing a phsyciatrist on the 20th to further evaulate just cant seem to shake this feeling though :/
Posted 2/9/2012 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
You may be experiencing a state of Dissociation which is common for many people with anxiety.  Dissociation is  a protective mechanism called up by the nervous system when it reaches its maximum capacity to process stimulation (both internally and externally).

If, indeed, this is what is happening try not to let it frighten you as it is one way the mind protects itself from to much stress.

Be well,

Kitt

Posted 2/9/2012 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sounds like you have a good action plan in place. Prozac is a good medication in my view and I know a lot of people who have had good success with this medication so fingers crossed it works well for you keep us informed of how you are doing we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 2/10/2012 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hales, I agree with everything Kitt said. It could very well be derealization. It's very common in people with anxiety/panic disorders. Once you get setlled on your meds, it should start to subside.

It is a scary feeling though, like you're not real, or somehow out of your body and just watching everything go by. Nothing seems right, like you ask yourself "is this really happening?" I know the feeling all to well. You are definately not alone. Hope this helps you some.

((hugs)) Fox
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