today will be my 6th day on sertraline and ive been feeling a little bit better i think but depersonalization is still here and i told my aunt id go over for Christmas eve since i haven't seen her and the family in years im scared because ill have to stay until someone decides to leave and im scared my depersonalization will get so bad ugh i dont wanna live like this idk what to do
Give it time, it's stillthree days away,when feel like this you can only take each day at a time
Hey relax..this is suppose to be celebration mode for you..you believe you have anxiety right?you know very well it can't harm you. .so relax..don't worry..you'll be fine..just stop thinking and start enjoying..☺
thank you
that's true
Take it one step at a time. Right now you're setting yourself up for a panic attack,
worrying about what may happen 3 days from now. Time Christmas Eve is here
you'll be a wreck. If your anxiety flares up, your among family, can't you talk to someone ? No matter what, you'll still need to address your overall anxiety levels so that you decrease the likelihood of experiencing depersonalization. Relax,
give yourself credit, you committed yourself to going to see your aunt, many people can't even get that far.
Hey, like everyone has said, it's easier said than done but try to relax, make sure you are taking nice deep breaths if you get the depersonalization feeling, I get it too sometimes but try to distract yourself by focusing on what you are doing and 'being in the present moment', if you try and fight it, it can make you feel worse so just let it come and go. If you feel you need to leave you can always excuse yourself for a few moments and step outside and get some fresh air, so don't feel trapped, and enjoy your Aunt's house
thank you i will try
Things are usually worse projecting about situations then when you actually do them.You probably will enjoy seeing your relatives.Try not to think about it so much enjoy Christmas.
thank u i will most likely go im not gonna let anxiety stop me from living my life
That a girl,good attitude. Merry Christmas!!
Can a mod tell me why two very possitve remarks were removed??
aww i wonder why too i would of loved to seen what you wrote
Hi Lee,
It is because there is an issue where some innocent posts get caught up in the moderation process. The problem is if a space is not left between sentences the software to "catch" links thinks the text is a link. In your post it was attitude.Merry - the .me is an internet domain so it is treated as a link as shown here. We are aware of this problem which has got worse since increased phone use and are going to improve the software. I edited the space into your post and approved it so it is now on the discussion.
Regards,
Alan
Thank you. Merry Christmas.