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Posted 1/31/2012 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I have been a sufferer of panic attacks/ general anxiety since 2003. Although I no longer experience panic attacks( I guess I have read about it a lot and my sub conscious mind has learnt to accept that it doesnt really hamr the body), I do suffer from GAD. Of late I have been experienceing a new type of axniety. That of CALMNESS. I dont feel hungry( yet I eat coz I have to), I feel reduced bodily sensations ( If pricked by needle, I do get pain) but in general I find that I dont get tired at all !! I jog for 30 mins and yet I dont gasp for breath neither do I get tired. I dont take alcoholo and follow strict well balanced diet with fruits and vegetables. I sleep well, but every morning I realise that  my body and my mind are not 100% connected. Has anyone experienced this situation ever ? This is now persisting since 7 days.

Posted 1/31/2012 3:12 AM (GMT 0)

Hello and welcome,

I am sorry that you are experiencing these things right now.  It sounds like it could be derealization/depersonalization.  I have printed a description for you below to compare your feelings with:

 

       Depersonalization

What can be more frightening than feeling as though you are detached from yourself? This is the central feature of depersonalization. It is a feeling of being outside of yourself without any sense of control. Some sufferers often describe the sensation as observing themselves from outside of the body.

Other sensations of depersonalization may include:

  • feeling unhuman or robot-like
  • feeling foreign or unrecognizable to oneself
  • feeling invisible or unreal

Take comfort in the fact that this is a common occurance with anxiety and should resolve with your coping mechanisms.  Maybe try some extra breathing and relaxation exercises.  We have some in our Resouce Guide (main page 3rd post)

I hope that you will be feeling better soon.  Post anytime with us, we are glad that you have joined!:)

Take care,

Scaredy Cat

Posted 1/31/2012 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much for your reply. Unfortunately I am not able to find the resource that you mentioned about relaxation techniques. Could you please paste the URL for me? I am from India and there are lot of yoga and meditation classes available here. Do you recommend them? My psychiatrist ( a friend) once suggested me to meditate.Thanks for your help.
Posted 1/31/2012 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Absolutely! I do recommend meditation and yoga classses, as well as alternating with a good cardio workout like the running that you mentioned!

Here are the urls for the sites that you can visit and get some great self-help techniques that can be done from home.

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

I hope that this will be of help.  Keep posting with us, and let us know how you are doing soon.;)

Scaredy Cat

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