Depersonlization....

Hello and welcome to the A/P!

We are glad you've joined us though sorry to hear of the challenges you are dealing with currently.

D/P and D/R are pretty common anxiety symptoms...and ones that I have dealth with on a transient basis.

As difficult as it is, one of the best things you can practice is to accept the feelings to the best of your ability. The more we anxiously react to our symptoms...the more anxiety we have...perpetuating a viscious cycle.

Of course ignoring the elephant in the room (brain?!) isn't easy...and that's where coping tools come in

We have great material to work with in our Resources at the top of the main forum page here. There are links for general anxiety management, as well as specific help for D/P D/R.

If you find you need further help, then looking for a therapist who can help you gain recovery would be the next step.

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We care, understand and support is key!

Scaredy Cat

I've gone through A LOT of depersonalization/derealization this year. Most of it was due to withdrawal off of four different medications. However, since I've been off everything and on my regimen now, I do still feel some lingering DP. Although I'm not suffering from all out anxiety/panic symptoms, I am undergoing a lot of stress and a huge life change, which I'm attributing that DP to. I have a feeling once I have moved and eliminated all of that stress, I think it will lift. I have never experienced DP just from "life itself" until now.