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has anyone ever worried or thought what if i forget who i am or forget the people closest to you? this started with my boyfriend...i felt as if i was forgetting who he was and he seemed unfamiliar to me or something. Then the other day I was with my mom and the same thing happened. Like she was unfamiliar or something to me. I am now terrified that I am going crazy and will totally forget who I am or the people around me. Can anyone relate or help please???
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Cara,
You are not going crazy!!!
I had those feelings on and off for years.
It is called derealization.........the familiar looks unfamiliar. It is a horrible, scary feeling!!
I was never convinced that it was caused by anxiety. I went to many doctors and had many tests and scans done. However now looking back at it I DO believe it was a form of anxiety, a tired mind.
The very best thing you can do is to ignore it when it happens. Do not buy into the bluff that your mind is throwing at you. Instead make sure that you are taking exceptional care of yourself. Eat well and often, rest, exercise, and take your vitamins. I think that omegas helped me a lot.
Try not to research it, analyze it etc.... notice it, tell yourself you are okay and move on!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions
Coco
You are not going crazy!!!
I had those feelings on and off for years.
It is called derealization.........the familiar looks unfamiliar. It is a horrible, scary feeling!!
I was never convinced that it was caused by anxiety. I went to many doctors and had many tests and scans done. However now looking back at it I DO believe it was a form of anxiety, a tired mind.
The very best thing you can do is to ignore it when it happens. Do not buy into the bluff that your mind is throwing at you. Instead make sure that you are taking exceptional care of yourself. Eat well and often, rest, exercise, and take your vitamins. I think that omegas helped me a lot.
Try not to research it, analyze it etc.... notice it, tell yourself you are okay and move on!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions
Coco