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Posted 12/8/2014 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
Last night I had that derealization come over me. It's always random. I'd never had it til this year with my struggles. It's quite upsetting. I don't panic w/it, just feel weird. It's like things around you aren't familiar & you feel distanced & uncomfortable. Bizarre!

I slept great but woke up with a bit of the feeling & subtle anxiety to where I can't relax.

I've been doing so good for several months now. I've still had moments of that DR junk but life has been feeling pretty good & normal me.

I have been staying busy today & I think I'm going to go work out at our fitness center.

These days upset me Bc im still recovering from PTSD of such a weird/rocky year and I get stinkin thinkin & think "omg, I'm backsliding!"

I googled last night (hadn't in months! Bad girl!), about simple focal seizures (a fear I had months ago bc it has symptoms of DR/DP) & freaked myself out about it. Again.
shakehead

Just venting. Thank-you all always, for your support!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Posted 12/8/2014 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hey !! These type of days are such a bummer... I'm right there with ya. Is anyone feeling "well" today? It'd be great to hear from some of the lucky ones! :) But hey, you do have a fitness center, that is awesome! Hopefully that will "endorphonize" your day and you'll be telling us jokes by dinner time! :P

I've had that sense of depersonalization a few times and know how weird it is. I usually don't mention it to anyone, and just play it cool as though it weren't really happening. LOL. But it is so weird!! What do you do when it happens? Just curious!!

I think I am going to take the kids to the zoo today and hopefully that will "snap" me out of this tough morning!!!

Let us know how you are doing in a bit! Hopefully better, but totally understand if not!
Posted 12/8/2014 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
I don't usually talk about it either LOL. I guess I just "ride it out" w/healthy distraction aka staying busy. I've been scrubbing mini blinds in the kitchen LOL.

I'm selling a bunch of clothes on a local garage sale site & meeting a lady to look at my stuff. The idea of some extra $$$ is lifting my mood slightly haha. I usually donate my clothes but these are all really nice so hopefully I can make a few bucks to buy more haha. I lost 60lbs & getting rid of everything that is too big!

Thanks for replying! I do tend to hold things in and I'm like, I'm telling my support group here! Thank you & enjoy the zoo, that sounds fun!

Lisa
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Posted 12/8/2014 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
Lisa (twiny),

So sorry you had some DR feelings😩

Were you aware there was a full moon last night? I worked in the ER for years and we always had busy nights when the full moon was out. Something goes on, I'm telling you.

Also, do you think you aniety today might be left over from last night. I know when I've been doing well and I get some anxiety, it definitely follows me into the next day, most times. Happen to me Thursday. Had to take a xanax two days in a row. It's like I start doubting myself again.

Hugs to you!!
Posted 12/8/2014 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
LS.,

Healing is not a linear line from point A to point B. There are detours along the way...

...but I have every confidence that you will be back on the main road again, and moving once again towards feeling your best.

We all take these little side trips...you are not backliding or losing ground.

Just pick up those tools...acceptance of the current status being one of them...and keeping working on the coping skills.

With support and understanding...and also knowing you are going to ROCK this out...

S.C.
Posted 12/8/2014 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Lisa, I am sorry to hear you are not feeling well and have DR issue.

I agree with S.C. That is what my therapist also told me that our struggle always have ups and downs, but doesn't change the fact that we are recovering.
You are sure doing fine and such slight thing can't bring you down :)

And no googling xD noooo *reminds to self also*

I know you will feel better again soon <3
Posted 12/8/2014 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thank-you friends! I knew I could count on you all <3

My day is better. I went to the grocery, am making dinner & showered lol! I didn't work out but I am going to start tomorrow. My goal is 3x's a week for 30 minutes.

Thanks for the reminder healing isn't linear. I forget that & have little tolerance for feeling "off." Especially when I'm a happy, upbeat (albeit sarcastic) personality :-)

Peace to us all!
Lisa
Posted 12/8/2014 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Lisa! I have had this happen too and I know how disconcerting it is. :( It is just another one of the bumps in the road and I'm sure you'll be feeling normal (whatever that is! ;) in no time. Thinking of you. Hugs!
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