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Posted 7/29/2013 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
Forgive me for posting this probably more than once...but in a moment of desperation I post. I'm feeling well, just really, really "spaced out". My body feels light and almost non existent. Freaks me out!!!! I haven't particularly felt anxious, but this makes me extremely anxious. Anyone else!?!

Thank you!
Posted 7/29/2013 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
I have often had anxiety symptoms when I have not been noteably anxious...and that can be confusing and scary...making the anxiety worse.

Stay focused and in the moment by observing these feelings, and letting them pass as you breathe deeply and repeat:

"I am okay, it is only anxiety making me feel this way, and it will pass."

This is a fairly common anxiety symptom, and though it is uncomfortalbe, it will not harm you.

We are here, and understand! Let us know how you are doing in a while okay?

S.C.
Posted 7/29/2013 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
S.C.,

Thankfully I am doing a bit better. Its still there, yet not as intense. Its my daunting symptom. I have it all the time regardless of mood, place etc. & that's what makes my mind search for a more serious content. Its horrible. I did a search & I posted same symptom back 11/2012 :/

Embarrassing, yet comforting. Shows I'm still okay. Thank you for helping me!
Posted 7/29/2013 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
JPE your ok with us I don't care if you post it every day, all we care about is does it help you and that is the bottom line. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/29/2013 6:31 AM (GMT 0)
Post away, friend! We can't support you if we don't know what is bothering you.

I hope you find comfort in knowing you've felt this way before, yet life marched on.

I do have issues with that symptom sometimes, as well.

Hugs!

Joy
Posted 7/30/2013 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone for helping me out!
Posted 7/30/2013 10:17 AM (GMT 0)
It's called Depersonalization. Your mind goes into self protect mode cause there's too much going on upstairs. Just accept it and go about your day. Scared the crap out of me initially but sooner or later you will stop fighting it and give in to it. When you finally so oh what the hell and accept it, it goes away. Weird but true. Fight all you want and you will be forced to your knees at some point. Better I think to acknowledge it and succumb to it fully, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Posted 7/30/2013 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Is there medication for depersonalization???
Posted 7/30/2013 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Not specfically that I know of RJ...

An A/D, such as an SSRI will cover many symptoms of anxiety, since it is reducing the overall effect of stress levels...

...and a benzo would help to reduce/eliminate this symptom by stopping an attack...so if your D/P D/R was a result of panic, then it would work in that way.

But no, I don't know of any meds specifically for this symptom alone.

S.C.
Posted 7/31/2013 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
RJ

I recommend just going alone with it, nothing to be afraid of. Give At Last A Life a read, available for e-readers. Author does a god job of explaining it all.

Best

Joshua
Posted 7/31/2013 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice. Now I don't know if I had dp only or anxiety first lol
Posted 8/7/2013 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
RJ anxiety first, DP later. All these whacky symptoms can be brought back to anxiety.
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