I have been seeing posts of people talking about this...
Can someone please explain what some of their experiences have been? I don't understand it.
What exactly is it, how does it make you feel?
dp/dr...explain?
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" depersonalisation
is an 'alteration' in the perception or experience of the self so that one feels 'detached' from, and as if one is an 'outside' observer of, one's mental processes or body. A feeling of watching oneself act, while having no control over a situation.[1] It can be considered desirable, such as in the use of recreational drugs, but it usually refers to the severe form found in anxiety and, in the most intense case, panic attacks. A sufferer feels that he or she has changed and the world has become less real, vague, dreamlike, or lacking in significance. It can sometimes be a rather disturbing experience, since many feel that indeed, they are living in a "dream."
"Derealization (DR) is an alteration in the perception or experience of the external world so that it seems strange or unreal. Other symptoms are feeling as though one's environment is lacking in spontaneity, emotional colouring and depth. [1] It is a dissociative symptom of many conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders, and not a standalone disorder. It is also a transient side effect of acute drug intoxication, sleep deprivation and stress."
I think this is a perfect definition to describe both of them.
is an 'alteration' in the perception or experience of the self so that one feels 'detached' from, and as if one is an 'outside' observer of, one's mental processes or body. A feeling of watching oneself act, while having no control over a situation.[1] It can be considered desirable, such as in the use of recreational drugs, but it usually refers to the severe form found in anxiety and, in the most intense case, panic attacks. A sufferer feels that he or she has changed and the world has become less real, vague, dreamlike, or lacking in significance. It can sometimes be a rather disturbing experience, since many feel that indeed, they are living in a "dream."
"Derealization (DR) is an alteration in the perception or experience of the external world so that it seems strange or unreal. Other symptoms are feeling as though one's environment is lacking in spontaneity, emotional colouring and depth. [1] It is a dissociative symptom of many conditions, such as psychiatric and neurological disorders, and not a standalone disorder. It is also a transient side effect of acute drug intoxication, sleep deprivation and stress."
I think this is a perfect definition to describe both of them.
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I went through 6 months of this day and night, It was like being in a nightmare. It was almost like being in a dream, nothing seemed real around me, Infact it got to a stage where I couldn't tell what was real and what wasn't it was so bad. Its that I live in fear of everyday, its that experience that has ruined my life.
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I never had any physical sensations, it just totally freaked me out.Originally posted by FrancesL:
Oh..wow. I think I had one little brief experience with this when I tried Paxil for the first time...but only lasted a few moments. Yikes. Does it make you feel any physical sensations or does it just freak you out and cause you to panic?
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FrancesL,
Never felt that "bubble" feeling?? I thought everyone dealing with anxiety would have felt that! I think I get that feeling when the lighting is different in a room or when I walk into a crowded room sometimes, or just if my anxiety is high. It just feels like I'm in a bubble and talking like normal, but just feel strange. The less attention I give it, the less it bugs me.
Never felt that "bubble" feeling?? I thought everyone dealing with anxiety would have felt that! I think I get that feeling when the lighting is different in a room or when I walk into a crowded room sometimes, or just if my anxiety is high. It just feels like I'm in a bubble and talking like normal, but just feel strange. The less attention I give it, the less it bugs me.
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There is another thread on this topic "depersonalization/derealization". Check it out. It has some more detail and other experiences. I've dealt with this since May. It's less prevalent now (THANK GOD), but still rears it's ugly head from time to time. I'd be happy to discuss further with anyone.
There is another thread on this topic "depersonalization/derealization". Check it out. It has some more detail and other experiences. I've dealt with this since May. It's less prevalent now (THANK GOD), but still rears it's ugly head from time to time. I'd be happy to discuss further with anyone.