* Does anyone Have this? *

Qtwitabo0ty · Post by **Qtwitabo0ty** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:09 pm

I swear I Make myself have a new symptom every week im really starting to freak myself out. i was just wondering if anyone felt like like non existing or How can i explain this like a just a soul that may sound really weird. But thats seriously how i feel. Like I feel like im stuck inside of myself. Does anyone ever feel like that. I cant stop thinking about that. Like when I think about a body part like my arm or leg or anything. I freak myself out like i want to get out of here. I had panic attacks before and this sympton but i was just wondering if anyone else has this cause im really scared. I know it just a thought but its a really scary thought. Please someone give me some advice. Thanks
Sarah

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:48 pm

I get weird feelings like that too..

Almost like being in my own skin feels weird and I am not sure how to act or what to do when I am alone.. like me and my body are seperate.

I get pretty anxious thinking about it. I know how you feel!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:48 am

I understand completely. I believe this is the symptom they refer to as depersonalization, derealization! Where you feel kind of like you are sleep walking, or you get somewhere and don't feel as if you are there...I even have this around the house. I have had it for over 15 years 24 hours a day without a break. It completely worries me even when I am not having a panic attack!!! Or sometimes, I don't feel as if I am walking or standing..It is very distressing and I have not yet found a way to make it stop or to make it go away! I'm hoping I don't have to

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:38 pm

If anyone else has this please reply and tell me what helps you cope with it
Thanks
Sarah

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:33 am

Dear Sarah,

This can be one of the side effects of lots of stress...as this condition (anxiety)is based on cause and effect...the best thing you can do is find some coping skills to modify or eliminate stress.

Do you exercise aerobically every day? Do you know what foods cause more anxiety? Do you have an attitude of self-improvement? There are sooo many things you can do to help yourself feel better.

Best to you, CArolyn

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:11 pm

Qt - What you describe is called "depersonalization". I experience that too. I am not sure if it a part of anxiety or a seperate issue or what...maybe a little of both.
The best way I found to fight it is to do 2 important things - 1)do not be afraid of it. This thinking feeds on fear - so do not feed it and 2) stay active and focused outward. Do not
keep following this thing - try to just let it be there- ignore it if possible and go about your life as you know it. It is very common- believe it or not. Good luck!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 3:36 pm

HI sarah! this is totally normal to have with anxiety. remember to tell yourself that it's only anxiety and it CAN'T hurt you beacuse it really really can't!!! I feel very detached at times. maybe you should listen to tape #1 again. it talkes about why your body feels this way. that may releive some of your stress and anxiety. are you using the program? i am on lesson 5. I highly recommend the program if you're not. good luck. beleive in you and stop being your own worst enemy. you can work through this and these feeling will go away if you remind yourself that they do. always.
be well
Laura

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:48 pm

No I don't have the program I still need to purchase it. It is Very scary for me to feel detached from myself. I had it before and it never seemed to bother me but now I cant stop thinking about it. Its like one minute im fine and the next BOOM its back again. I cry alot. It makes me feel better to talk about it.
Thanks
Sarah

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:13 am

Hi Sarah!
I understand completely how you feel! I've had that symptom for well over 20 years now and have not been able to ignore it at this point or to make it go away...I have finished the program, tried neurofeedback, meds and several other options. It is very scary and very frustrating, and if you ever need to vent, I am here! This is the only body symptom of my anxiety that bothers me! I don't really mind the racing heart because hearts beat fast when you exercise, and they beat fast when you are scared/nervous but also when you are excited. So if my heart is beating fast I just tell myself I am excited about something happening and not nervous!! I seem to have the depersonalization 24 hours a day all the time and it never seems to stop..I too seek help in this matter

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:20 am

The best thing for dp is to "engage"
Get "tuned into" something.
Thats how it goes away for me, but the problem is I'm not always in the mood to try to "engage" in something.
Do you ever feel like your awareness is too high?
I heard dp effects your nervous system.
And it makes it worse when i think about how i can go on another minute with this being aware, and it seems like i'm in other words juat saying "living" cause isnt that waht awareness is? Existing? Sounds hard to do, but i know, no matter how deep my thoughts talk me out of it, that once in a blue moon, i have been content and wanting to go on in life. I have been from dp and back and back again.