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richard72420
richard72420

Why do I feel so detached from the world it's almost if I'm watching a play of my own life ,think I'm going crazy is it my depression or anxiety tricking me I'm on meds 2nd week but no change

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  • judy67286
    judy67286 richard72420

    Posted

    Hi. I too feel this way a lot. I think it's a bit of both. My anxiety can make me feel so alone and away from my own life. And the depression from it all makes me feel like a child out of control.
    • richard72420
      richard72420 judy67286

      Posted

      I understand that tottally just wish the crazy part of me would let go
    • judy67286
      judy67286 richard72420

      Posted

      Lol. I agree with that. And my family just do understand how I feel.
    • richard72420
      richard72420 judy67286

      Posted

      It can be hard for others to understand someone with mental health issues , I guess unless your going through it it's hard to explain
    • judy67286
      judy67286 richard72420

      Posted

      I've been reading on this forum all morning. It's helping me a lot today. It's nice to help others and see that I'm not alone. Just know that I understand how your feeling and I am at this point also.
  • michaelall35712
    michaelall35712 richard72420

    Posted

    First and foremost, hang in there.  medication can take 6-8 weeks to fully work.  What your feeling is depersonlization, I have felt, when I am dealing with severe anxiety.  One thing you can do is find something where ever you are.  Take a car for example,  try to think about what make it is,  Ford, bmw, etc. Try to think of what the model is, if it is a bmw, is it a 325ic?  What color is it?  Another is look around where you are for a sign.  What colors make up the sign?  What does the sign say? what type of lettering is cursive, plain type, etc.  This is called mindfulness, grounding.  It allows you to get out of your mind, and focus what is around you to make you feel that you are in the here and now.  Try it.
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