I'm 16 years old and about two weeks ago I was at my friends graduation and then suddenly all at once everything around me felt like a dream and I felt extremely weird. Ever since then I haven't felt the same and I've been googling it and it could be due to anxiety and could be called depersonalization but I'm not sure. It feels like I'm not really here and I try to hang out with friends and forget about it but nothing's working and I'm getting really scared I'm never going to feel normal again. it's making me really depressed and I'm seeing a therapist Monday but I don't want to live like this anymore if I'm never gonna feel normal again.
When you say everything felt like a dream did you start panicking and feel like you had to pull yourself back? I get that sometimes (mostly when I am in the car), it only lasts a minute at most and it goes away if I play a game on my phone or something. But it can happen like, 5 times in the same car ride. I've been having a lot of anxiety about my health too, I don't know if you have too. I'm not sure what it is, but if it sounds like what you've been having, mabye we can help eachother out? xx
I've experienced tiny bursts of this dream like feeling before but it only lasts a few seconds and I don't think much of it. But now ever since that day it's been constant and when I have a conversation with someone or do something it feels unreal and like something is clogging my vision. It feels as if when you zone out but I can't zone back in. I've never had any problems with anxiety or depression before but I think this is the start of it
Mine have only been short bursts so far, it does sound like depersonalization to me. The only thing I could suggest is going to the doctors and try to keep yourslef occupied. I know when I dwell on it it gets worse, so just try and keep yourself busy. Which is eaiser said than done.
Have you been stressed lately, it could be due to that because the brain uses it ,what your experiencng, as a coping mechanism. Your mind could also be over-focusing. Try having a chat to someone when you feel bad or try jogging. Just know that you will get better and be optimistic x
oh boy hannah....sounds scary but...good thing you are going MONDAY....Although, Monday seems very far away....I know because I have an appt. with my Dr. that I am looking forward to as well.
The Dr. will help you work thru this..just hang on and keep typing.
Thank you, I hope therapy will help and make me feel normal again but I'm scared nothing's gonna help
i'm 53...I have had ups and downs with feeling like you do...it will pass...but if you don't take the prescribed medication (as long as it agrees with you) than you will have anxiety again.
I always forget to take medication or stop taking medication (really stupid)...but pretty much when I follow directions I feel better....good luck Monday...