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Posted 3/21/2012 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
First let me start by saying that I hope everyone is having a good morning and will continue to have a good day!
I woke up this morning feeling great, and for some reason, I felt like I forced myself to ask why I wasn't so anxious. It was by asking that I suddenly felt anxious, and now very depersonalized, and I can't seem to shake the feeling. This is so scary and it's like I'm on the verge of an anxiety attack again. Breathing doesn't seem to be working; the anxiety just lingers.
For those of you who often deal with depersonalization, what are some methods you use to cope?
Posted 3/21/2012 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
We have actually had many posts on this subject! You are feeling great...then all of a sudden it's like you remember to wonder 'Where is the anxiety?'...and then boom! There it is.

This is a strange phenomenon! I can't explain it, but I can say that it happens to a lot of us who deal with anxiety...you aren't alone!

Besides the breathing...awareness may help with the D/R/P. Ask yourself some questions about your suoundings...'Where am I sitting?' 'What color is this chair/couch?' 'What is the weather like today?'

This may help get your thoughts focused on the present and break you out of the cycle of feeling un-real.

I hope that you start to feel better soon, and have a good rest of the day!

S.C.
Posted 3/21/2012 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah! I wish I could just be okay with not having anxiety, but I've had it for so long it's almost like it's normal. So when it's not there, it's weird. WTH!
Thanks for that advice, btw...it took a few hours but the anxiety is gone, thank god. :)
Posted 3/24/2012 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi! The same thing happens to me. I'm gng to try the advice of Scaredy Cat...the questions distraction sounds like a great idea!

You're not alone. God bless!
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