how do you deal with this?

jp4life87 · Post by **jp4life87** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:20 am

how do you deal with depersonalization a feeling like your not there. that happens to me sometimes when im out and i know im there but i dont feel like i am

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:42 am

I know what you are feeling, it is scary indeed, I think the best way to deal with it is just to recognize it as something that will pass, and be an observer instead of being scared. Take some slow breaths or count through it and it will go away quickly.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:49 pm

The program reminds us that these sensations are the body's way of protecting the brain.
Try to remind yourself that this is normal and your body is doing what it is supposed to do.
Give yourself permission to float with those feelings, try not to be distracted by them. Focus on relaxation methods and positive thought replacement.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:58 pm

I think a good solution to this my be to ask yourself who you are or who do you think you are? Scary question huh, well it was to me because i found out that the shell we show the world called the ego was something i didn't have consistently. In other words i did not consistently maintain the an ego people could know me by. Ask yourself what it is you like and don't be afraid to demonstrate you like those things. Get into movies, sports, video games, serving at church, calling family members to tell them you love them, volunteering in the community. Express yourself by writing poems and if money permits maybe publish. Get in tune with who you are until you become so GROUNDED to this earth that depersonalization will not occur. Remember to choose a healthy ego. An ego that doesn't call for anxiety. An anti-spacey ego. Be more practical and limit your over thinking and creativity. Yes i said it, limit your creativity. It's sad to say this i know, but that's what gets you and i into another dimension when we need to be participating in this world. By the way, i have overcome anxiety. It is a lifestyle. It is a lifelong battle because the old personality will keep trying to come back but you MUST learn to change your behavior.