Can this really be anxiety/derealisation?
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I know derealisation can cause people and objects to look like strangers but can it make you FEEL like you've forgotten or that you don't recognise. I've become completely absorbed with this awful feeling that i dont know the person i love most in the world. It feels like i've forgotten or they've changed. Almost like i've all of a sudden developed amnesia or something. It's so hard to explain and it's completely upsetting me.
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I have read other people’s comments on here who have gone through the same thing. One person didn’t recognize her husband. Stress and anxiety can really put a toll on the brain when it’s long-term and intense. basically derealization is the brains effort in trying to protect you from things that are creating anxiety and stress. So it blocks things out.
How Long has this been going on? If it’s been a while, you can speak to your doctor about it if you are that concerned about it. in the meantime, try and relax your mind as much as possible. See if that helps. But really work at doing that every day. I would recommend that you sit down or lie down first and do some long slow deep breathing. When I get anxiety, I will also listen to a very relaxing meditation for anxiety. There are hundreds of them on YouTube. I do this at least a couple times a day.
another thing that helps is getting a little exercise because it releases endorphins in the brain which are known for making people feel better. Even if you just take a daily walk.
I found that doing virtual counseling online was extremely helpful. It helps to talk to somebody else and they can give you suggestions on what you can do.
hope you can feel better soon!