I’m a teenager and a few months ago up to now I keep having these weird thoughts like I’m not actually alive or sometimes it feels like I’m in a dream, or I’m not in reality, and I get really confused about the fact that now I’m alive but once I’m going to die and I get really confused in my thoughts...I just keep having these feelings/thoughts and I don’t know what to do- I really want to find someone who has the same problem as me because I don’t feel normal and I want to know if it’s just me who has this problem or are there others?
I've felt that way before and i felt it yesterday. I honestly don't know why it happens but i think its apart of anxiety/panic.
Nicole, it’s called derealization or depersonalization. It happens when there is stress and or anxiety. Your brain tries to protect you from the intense stress so it tries to block it out. That’s why it feels like you’re in a dream or things are not real. It’s not going to hurt you and it will wear off.
this is very common with stress and anxiety and millions of people have experience this including myself.
When I learned how to manage my anxiety better, the depersonalization stopped. The main thing is to relax your mind as much as possible. The more anxious you become about symptoms, the worst they get. That’s because your brain keeps sending out adrenaline which causes some symptoms.
Do some long slow deep breathing and practice mindfulness meditation found on YouTube.
A short one that is very good is called “mindfulness meditation guided to 10 minutes”
There are many others on there also.
you were most likely also overthinking. That can lead to negative thoughts that can be scary.
When you are feeling that way, listen to detachment from overthinking when you can go somewhere quiet. I hope you feel better soon. You’re going to be OK.
Thank you! I’ll try mindfulness, hopefully it will help me.
Thanks for replying, honestly I thought I’m the only one who gets these and I was worried!