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Mental health
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Hi everyone,

First post here. I've been reading here for a little while and now I feel like I need to reach out for some assistance and reassurance.

So, tl;dr version is I have had progressively worse anxiety for the past couple of years, and at this point I feel like reality is shifting. I cannot see properly; my vision is constantly foggy, like I'm in a dream. I also physically feel like I'm in some sort of dream state. My mind has been clouded for a while now, as though I'm dulled and can't keep up with what is going on around me. It takes me a while to process things, as though my mind just shuts itself off when I'm in any remotely engaging situation, and I lock up.

What I'm most concerned about is getting back to reality. Honestly, the emotion I can deal with; I hate it but I'd happily live with the anxiety and despair if it meant I could live back in what feels like the real world. It's seriously impacting my work life right now. Up until around 4 days ago, it had been like this for a while, but then something just hit me out of nowhere. A sudden feeling of despair at never getting out of this situation. Since then I've been struggling to do anything through the day, I can't even watch TV without feeling like the world around me is basically falling apart. Not to be melodramatic or anything, but that's exactly how it physically feels; as though I'm trapped in some alternate dreamlike reality.

I'm considering going down to the GP next week and basically refusing to leave until I'm given a prescription for some anti-anxiety or depression meds, and also requesting some blood tests. I'm 99% sure this is all down to the wear of the anxiety over the past couple of years, but still, the symptoms are very physical. Just to add to what I've already mentioned, I have an odd sensitivity to temperature when tense, which doesn't usually bother me at all. So when I'm anxious, I'll usually get goosebumps and shiver as though I'm outside in freezing snow, not just some reflexive tremor.

If you have experienced anything along these lines, please let me know a little about your experience. I'm very worried at this point, and would hugely appreciate any information on next steps. As difficult as it will be in this state, I'm most likely going to see a doctor next week.

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Talk to your GP next week.

Make a list of your concerns and any problems you have, ask for a double appointment to give yourself more time to explain your needs.When you see your GP, sometimes medications may not be given in the first instance. hat will depend on a treatment Pathway He may offer you

If your eyes are bad, that on its own would make anyone worry, In the UK we are suposed to have our eyes checked every two years, it not already have them checked

BOB

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You have depersonalization /derealization where everything feels unreal and in a dream like state, it can be pretty distressing feeling but try not to panic over it because it will stay longer, just accept the feeling and still get on with your life. Depersonalization is caused by a over tired mind, your brain has taken a break and put you on safe mode which is why your perception has changed, your mind is protecting you from all the stress and anxiety. So basically your root cause of depersonalization is anxiety, once you get the anxiety and stress under control your depersonalisation will fade. Please don't get in the fear loop of fearing this feeling (depersonalization =fear=anxiety =depersonalization and so on). Their is nothing wrong with your brain or your body, it's just anxiety. Take care x