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Matt,

I know EXACTLY how you feel and as you can see, many others do as well. This year was my first time experiencing the DP/DR. I'm typically a very confident, outgoing, life-of-the-party type of guy (so I'd like to think) :-)

Anyway, after some serious anxiety that started last November, I ...

Hey,

There is a thread here called depersonalization/derealization (http://bbs.stresscenter.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/240105472/m/5961035164). You can read a lot there about people (like myself) who have experienced this or are still experiencing it. The reason I'm pointing you to that thread is ...

Want Relief,

I'm not on any meds and I've dealt with this. Not so much anymore but as I mentioned in a previous post it was bad for about 3mos.

jinul1m64,

Join the club. :-) I know exactly what you're experiencing. You've explained it perfectly. It is a VERY unpleasant feeling. However, it is like a wood-burning fire. If you continue to add to it and stir it up, it will continue to burn. I experienced it non-stop for about 3months. Prior ...

Faith_TX: "Crazy people do crazy things and think they're normal. . .LOL We do normal things and think we're crazy!"

That quote made my day! Thanks!!

MartaD, I'm terrified of antidepressants and I'm over-read on neurotransmitter deficiencies, SSRIs, amino acid supplementation, foods that improve or influence serotonin production, etc. I'm a pretty healthy 38yr old male. I exercise daily, eat well, but I shoulder a lot of stress. I think I hit my ...

This has been a topic of interest for about 3months now. I've experienced it off and on since about March. Now I know what it is and I'm trying to accept it, but my anxiety keeps me considering other illnesses like BPD. I've been experiencing stress and anxiety at this level for the better part of a ...