Depersonalization

Hi Soccer,

I am sorry that you had this symptom happen...especially upon waking...as I am sure that was disorienting!

How are you feeling now? Better I hope!

We have some links for dealing with D/P D/R in our Resources. I hope you will find them helpful if you choose to check them out! :)

S.C.

Oh Soccer. I can relate. I've struggled with it off and on the past few months. It's by far one of the creepiest feelings I've ever had. There is a great article online abt it. I could email you as I don't have the link handy. Basically it explains it and says while it's a awful & bizarre feeling, you are not crazy, not going to go crazy and it's not deadly. It's the minds weird way of disconnecting from the stress of anxiety.

Are you taking anti depressant, anti anxieties or sleeping aides right now? Some sleeping meds can make you feel unreal and detached.

I'm sorry but I can't recall your journey of how you came about your struggles and what you're taking or doing to recover?

Big hugs,
Lisa

Ps: I also post in the depression forums and we have a big thread in there abt DP. Seanbigshow & I have had issues with DP this year. Others have chimed in that they've had it before too

I describe it as what a bad drug trip must feel like (never did drugs except try pot which incidentally gave me a panic attack lol) or feeling like a stranger in your own familiar world.

How old are you soccer? Try and see a psychiatrist and also consider a therapist. Honestly, you'll feel better sooner if you seek out at least one of those. Both also work nicely together as many of us do both.

Hugs!

Lisa