Stayed online too long...

l1qu3

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Joined : Mar 2012

Posts : 65

Posted 7/2/2012 10:44 PM (GMT 0)

I wonder if this ever happens to anyone else?

I didn't have work today, so I cleaned up a bit and decided to go online. Well, one minute turned into a half hour, and next thing I know it's been four hours! So I go to get up, and suddenly, I have an instant panic attack. The depersonalization was so bad that I couldn't even move. I tried breathing but it was very hard to find my center again and it still is...any advice?

stkitt

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Joined : Apr 2007

Posts : 32602

Posted 7/2/2012 11:59 PM (GMT 0)

l1qu3,

Ouch, I am sorry that happened to you. Take the time to reorient yourself to your surroundings noticing the colors, textures and sounds you hear, see and feel. Push all other thoughts from your mind and concentrate on finding your center. You will feel the peace flow over you.

Repeat softly and slowly to yourself, " I am OK, I am OK. "

Gentle hugs,

Kitt

Scaredy Cat

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Posts : 28868

Posted 7/3/2012 3:03 AM (GMT 0)

This has happened to me, mostly when I was younger and would go on a television/movie 'bender' (more that a couple of hours watching at one time)

Like Kitt said, it is hard to get back into the 'real world' and it stimulus...it's almost like waking up from a long nap!

Know that this is a normal reaction, and next time, take some small breaks in between your computer time to avoid this happening again.;)

I hope that you are feeling better soon!

S.C.

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