So I've gotten to this weird point in my anxiety where I no long have panic attacks and am able to manage my symptoms very well, but I feel constantly disconnected from reality. Just not quite real. It's hard to explain but I've just been trying to convince myself that this feeling will go away soon. I have irrational fears constantly apart reality falling apart or time stopping. I don't know if this is a side effect of fluoxetine which I'm currently taking or is something else entirely. Honestly anxiety before this depersonalisation started with the panic attacks and physical symptoms made me want to live my life but this just makes me constantly question the reality around me and it's really quite stressful. I fear that I'm going mad or something. Anyone else had this, how long will it take to go?
Yes. Depersonalization is extremely common with anxiety. What happens is your brain is trying to protect you from stress so it blocks things out to protect you.
that's why depersonalization feel so weird. I had that in my 20s so I know exactly what you're talking about. Many people on this site have or have had the depersonalization. It's not going to hurt you but try to bring your stress down as much as possible and it will improve or go away. The irrational fears are very common also. Try listening to some great meditations on YouTube for anxiety or stress. There is one called detachment from overthinking. Many to choose from. I do them a couple times a day .
they really help relax my mind .
just don't react with fear and anxiety when you get the depersonalization because it will get worse if you do. Your brain will continue to block things out. You have to take the attitude of "this is OK. I will be fine. This will pass."
if you're really struggling I would advise speaking with the counselor who can help. Otherwise, do the meditations, do some slow deep breathing and concentrate on your breath., Do things that relax you that you enjoy, be good to yourself and try not to take life too seriously.
any symptoms related to anxiety cannot hurt you, including the personalization. I know they feel weird and sometimes scary but that's all they can do. Just focus on enjoying your life and relaxing your mind and body.
you will be fine! ❤️😁
Hi
I have depersonalisation when I am extremely anxious. Your mind is trying to protect you. Try some breathing exercises and meditation on Youtube. Try and ground yourself by thinking about what is happening around you now i.e. what can you see, hear, smell. I know its a scary symptom but most of the symptoms of anxiety are to protect you from a perceived danger. Try not to think about the past or what ifs. It will go away just try not to focus too much on it. I know thats very hard to do. When I have had depersonalisation in the past I have gone into full blown panic attack as it scares me so much so I know how frightening it can be x