Strang spacey feelings anyone?

[in need of peace]

I have had anxiety for over 15 years and Im only 28. I have dealt with panic attacks and been afraid to be in big open stores or places. My biggest fears have always been feeling trapped,passing out, and dying. The last year I have felt worse than ever. I have started to feel a sense of unreality. I still go on with my life as a wife, mother, and student (senior in college)but I just feel strange. I feel like my life is not real or that I don't even know who I am or where years have gone. I try to ignore and not give these strange feelings power but it is very hard can anyone relate or have advice?

[Guest]

Hey there - Yes, many people here have experienced this - it's called depersonalization or derealization. Basically, when we go into overload, it's our mind's way of protecting itself. It cannot hurt you, but can be very uncomfortable - I've had it on and off with my anxiety as well. It usually comes after I've had panic attacks for a while and then I think the mind just gets overwhelmed.

The best thing to do is (I know its hard) is to try to ignore it and float through it. The more you pay attention to it, the longer it tends to hang around.

Also, work the program and try to do relaxation exercises at least once, if not twice a day.

I know for me, just knowing it was a common symptom was so comforting. If you do a search on depersonalization on this forum or even the internet, you'll find more information about it and you'll see it's very common.

I hope you are feeling better soon. Take Care!

[Guest]

This is exactly how I feel!! I have the same main fears and I feel like I am in a dream all the time. Just floaty and weird. I am scared to death that I am going to pass out at any moment and I think that I have some kind of brain tumor or something that is making my head feel the way that it does. I cannot shake this. I am trying so hard but after 8 years I am frusterated with trying. I have people tell me that I have come so far but with these internal feelings I feel like I haven't made any progress sometimes. (I know I have made a ton!) I too go on to work, being mommy, and the wife. It is alot of work but I am thankful to have them all. Best of luck to you and I am on the road with you!

[Guest]

For quite some time I've been hearing about this symptom on here and wondered how & what this was... then today I read ur posting (in need of peace) and my memory went back to when I was younger and used to go thru that feeling... well i guess I am hear to tell you that it can go away b.c I honestly haven't felt that since probably high school... 10 years ago... wow... well good luck letting that weird feeling go... I am proof that it is possible...
Hugs & Kisses
E-Lo ♥♥

[Guest]

I am new to this site and I have the same feelings. I also feel a sense of unreality. I really am hoping that the program will help me and all of us. I am only on session two, but I wonder if just listening to group talks on the CD's is really going to help my problem. I am also taking the Good Days pills that were sent to me by StressCenter. I can't help but think this will not help or is it part of my negative thinking? I don't understand why the program tells you how this will absolutely help, but at the same time, they are saying to go to the doctor.

[Guest]

<span class="ev_code_PINK">You are not alone. I go through my day pretty much every day with this same feeling. I constantly feel detatched from myself, like i'm not fully here, like im in a dream or just.. i dont really know how to explain it. i googled depersonalization and it explained it perfectly. i'm on the road with you so don't think you're alone or that youre crazy, if you find anythin that might help ease it let me know, and i will do the same. god bless and dont lose hope.</span>