Very scared. What is this feeling?
hi I have been getting so much anxiety these past 3 days. Its strange but it started when the weather changed. I live in Southern Cali and for a while it was cold and raining and now its like 83 degrees outside. I feel so strange now. Like my surroundings have changed and I feel SO uneasy all day and especially at night. I really miss x mas time too. My mind and body feel so restless and i am a little shakey. I dont know if this is derealization or what? I just feel like things are not the same now and i just want to be back in Familiarity. Nothing has changed though. I live in the same place work in the same place. I just know it stared when the weather got warm. I think this warm weather reminds me of when I was with my ex boyfriend. I know it sounds strange. But you know when you smell something and it takes you back to something or reminds you of something from your past? I think there is something in the air that is making me feel so uneasy and feel like i am in another world. Not my world. I feel like im going crazy! I really feel it. I am supposed to start my period in a day so i wonder if my hormones are playing a role in this anxiety? I feel like i cant really sit still and keep putting on movies and trying to distract myself from this feeling. Does anyone understand or do you all think i am really going crazy? I just dont want this to last forever. Im so scared.
"Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)"
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Guest
Hi Holly!
Those unreal feelings can be really scary. It almost makes you feel like you are in a different world but you know you're not. Remember, those unreal feelings are simply your brain's way of protecting you from stress. They are harmless. Distressing but not dangerous!
When it comes to older - sad memories...it is true that certain things trigger those old feelings. You can change that! When you find yourself in this position - try closing your eyes and remembering a time when you felt your best. Do some visualization and really take yourself back to wonderful smells, sights, sounds....Do this everytime you get those old sad feelings.
If you were "really" going crazy - one thing is for sure - you would not know it or even question it. And that is scientifically proven - we can't go crazy and know about it! I remember this was a huge relief for me. I think back when I was sick, my biggest fear was that I would go crazy and watch myself do it. I later learned that it's completely impossible!
Hang in there!
Those unreal feelings can be really scary. It almost makes you feel like you are in a different world but you know you're not. Remember, those unreal feelings are simply your brain's way of protecting you from stress. They are harmless. Distressing but not dangerous!
When it comes to older - sad memories...it is true that certain things trigger those old feelings. You can change that! When you find yourself in this position - try closing your eyes and remembering a time when you felt your best. Do some visualization and really take yourself back to wonderful smells, sights, sounds....Do this everytime you get those old sad feelings.
If you were "really" going crazy - one thing is for sure - you would not know it or even question it. And that is scientifically proven - we can't go crazy and know about it! I remember this was a huge relief for me. I think back when I was sick, my biggest fear was that I would go crazy and watch myself do it. I later learned that it's completely impossible!
Hang in there!
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Bakedpears
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Sorry you are going through that.
I had it on and off and I did not know what it was, I thought I was loosing my mind : (
It sounds like derealization to me.......the familiar feels unfamiliar.
What helped me........omega 3 fish oil vitamins,
i feel as if they helped my brain. I still take them to this day.
Eating well and every few hours.
Rest and exercise and most importantly
do not research it, fear it, obsess about it etc... let it go and KNOW that you are OKAY and it WILL PASS!!!!
Coco : )
I had it on and off and I did not know what it was, I thought I was loosing my mind : (
It sounds like derealization to me.......the familiar feels unfamiliar.
What helped me........omega 3 fish oil vitamins,
i feel as if they helped my brain. I still take them to this day.
Eating well and every few hours.
Rest and exercise and most importantly
do not research it, fear it, obsess about it etc... let it go and KNOW that you are OKAY and it WILL PASS!!!!
Coco : )
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Guest
Yep, definately sounds like derealization. I know it's the worst symptom of all of them (in my opinion anyway.) but it WILL go away. Remember the more attention you pay to it, the longer it will stick around so just try to relax and keep reminding yourself that that's all it is so you have nothing to be afraid of. Hang in there..you'll be fine.