feelings of unreality

monalisa74 · Post by **monalisa74** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:09 pm

I was just wondering if anyone on here ever feels like they are outside themselves and wonder why you are here, I feel that way like i am not me, but someone else,does this sound crazy?It scares me i will be watching tv and feel like I am not me, or something like that it makes me feel like I am going crazy or something, its really scary,please help!!

hope4peace · Post by **hope4peace** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:34 am

Yes it is just part of the anxiety process. You must not pay attention to it. Try and float with it. This is your mind trying to rest from all the stress. It is a very normal part of the anxiety process. You are ok! I know it feels so scary and confusing. It might help for you to go and take a brisk walk or do something aerobic. Do something to take your mind off of it, sometimes I color...I know it's silly but it really does help. God bless!

kvsdiva · Post by **kvsdiva** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:36 am

Ah yes-spacey feeling. Any advice on how to make that go away? That throws me off big time. I'm trying to learn to not be afraid of it, but that is REALLY hard. Dang.

momof3girls · Post by **momof3girls** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:24 pm

I HAVE THOSE FEELING AND THEY REALLY BITE BUT LUCINDA SAYS THAT THE MORE U MAKE OF THEM THE MORE OFTEN THEY COME AND GET MORE SCARY EVERY TIME TRY NOT TO MAKE A BIG DEAL OF THEM AND THEY WILL BEGIN TO SUBSIDE

Willow5 · Post by **Willow5** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:30 am

These feelings have been the biggest part of my anxiety symptoms and are very scary and frustrating. I will attest to the fact that the more you chase them down and focus on them the more they mess with you. I've been told they are just an illusion or anxiety symptom, however if you let them they take on a life of their own! Try whatever you can to float past them and not let them freak you out - as this happens to many people who suffer with anxiety.

gates9 · Post by **gates9** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:26 pm

Hi monalisa. I just wanted to say, like others have said that I feel very similarly to you. I know exactly what you mean when you say that you feel like you're outside of yourself. That has been one of my strongest symptoms of anxiety as well.

I would say the same kind of thing as "hope4peace" said. When the really weird feelings come over me what helps me a lot is to know that they are ONLY anxiety. They can't harm me and they don't mean anything dangerous like I have a disease or that I'm losing my mind. And although I feel weird, I can still do stuff. Floating with it, allowing it to be there, and knowing that it will go away seems to be another key for me. Don't worry, it WILL begin to lessen the more you talk to yourself in a realistic, soothing way.

My best to you:)

kvsdiva · Post by **kvsdiva** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:49 pm

When I read one of Claire Weekes books-she has a whole chapter on this symptom.
I can't believe after 35 yrs. I finally read about something I haven't been able to explain all my life....
This brings some comfort but when you're in it, it still freaks you out...
I sometimes think-"Nope I really am loosing touch with reality and there isn't a damn thing I can do about it."
THEN, I tell myself it really is just anxiety. I think we get lost in our own heads...literally. I try to float and no fear. I really is hard but I have to remember that there have been a few occasions where I stopped this feeling dead in it's little lying-ass tracks.
That's been cool. I hang onto that.
Practice, practice, practice.
Love,
Kristen

tiffany1133 · Post by **tiffany1133** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:00 pm

i would just like to say thank you to everyone who has posted on this website. you all have helped me realize that i dont have to be afraid of myself or this disorder and that there is a way to get out of this. once again i thank you all and i will kep you in my prayers.