Depersonlization

Jack1234

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Joined : Jun 2015

Posts : 8

Posted 6/30/2015 12:26 AM (GMT 0)

I'm just wondering if anyone with depersonlization has this
Well my arms feel deatached from my body and when I touch my own skin it feels different

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 6/30/2015 4:30 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Jack,

I think this is expected and goes along with the description of 'not feeling like being inside one's body'...which is a common description of D/P D/R.

Have you seen the material we have on this issue in our Resources? If you like, let me know you are interested, and I'll post the direct link for you.:)

S.C.

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 6/30/2015 8:53 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Yes I have had these same feelings many times and usually when my anxiety is really high.

Have a look at our resources thread for some useful links and know that these feelings don't last for ever.

Hibee

Nightcrawler65

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Joined : Apr 2015

Posts : 376

Posted 6/30/2015 10:33 AM (GMT 0)

It's often the brain's way of retreating to catch itself a break from being highly strung for an extended period of time. When it retreats, yourself and/or your surroundings seem off because your brain isn't processing the incoming information as it normally does.

Do look at the resources provided here. I've given a bare-bones explanation, but there's some great information and tips on how to cope with it.

One last thing - don't get stuck in your head overthinking why things seem off. Trying to fight it just makes it worse. It will pass on it's own after a while.

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