Debilitating symptoms. Brain fog...extreme memory loss...spacey 24/7!

For anyone who is still at a loss to what could be causing these problems, I strongly suggest investigating a possible environmental cause. I had pretty much the exact same symptoms described here, all of which seemed to come out of nowhere. In my reading, I discovered the symptoms of mold exposure were pretty much spot on with what I was feeling. And sure enough, we discovered a mold infestation behind the shower panels in the bathroom connected to my bedroom. And after two days of sleeping elsewhere, I can say I feel pretty much normal again. The pressure in my head has disappeared and my energy levels have been back. Very relieved to discover it was not something more chronic. Please don't discount this possibility if you are experiencing these symptoms... Best of luck to all of you! 

Taylor, I know I am super late and I'm assuming you've come out on the other side by now, a much more enlightened and compassionate person, but I just wanted to share with others who may have had déréalisation - in particular the amnesia symptom - yes, this is very much a symptom of extreme stress and anxiety. About a year ago, I was exactly the same - I would freak myself out to the point of panic if I couldn't recall every tiny detail of what I did every hour of every day, time just became more warped and one or two passing days felt like a week, which in turn even furthered the dream-Like perception of the bubble I was in...of this sounds anything. Like what you're experiencing, know that it does come back! I promise, I didn't believe it, I thought I was forever lost down the rabbit hole.  the only ONLY thing that finally allowed me to put the pieces back together, was holding onto that faith that things would get better, 100mg of Zoloft and 1mg of clonazepam a day. I would say I have completely recovered at this point - THANK GOD! but it's kinda like this - once you see something you can't fully UNsee it - same with anxiety - you will always be aware of it now that you've had the experience, but you won't have the symptoms and fear attached to that awareness - I promise, you're not losing it, you don't have premature dementia or psychosis - you'll be just fine! You just have to stay positive, force yourself to do the things that terrify you and don't be afraid of getting the help you need for your brain to rebalance. Love you all!!

my symtoms are identical to yours. i have come to the conclusion a long time ago that this is DPDR, but that hasn't been helpful considering how the NHS (UK health services) have never even heard of it. i have been looking into it again lately, and i plan to quit sugar to see whether or not candida is the problem for me. has been chronic for almost 3 years. what i have learnt:

pranic healing helps my visual dissociation! this is the only thing so far that has worked for me. it sounds very out there but has definitely helped with more visual clarity. i was looking into the neurobiology of DPD and what caught my eye was how decreased limbic system function seems to point towards a lot of my symptoms which i generally describe as DPD symptoms. it's not visible on MRI or PET because it's all chemical connections. for example, decreased hippocampal function (which is a part of the brain that is responsible for turning short term memory to long term amongst other things) can cause, you guessed it, poorer memory. i seem to remember that a lot of the parts of the brain that are together in the limbic system are connected? i am no neurologist i'm just a teenager so maybe what i'm saying is not even relevant or useful and i also don't know how to increase limbic function but maybe this is important? since i have no trauma history or lyme disease or anything like some people report? idk just a thought

Im just into my research now. And came across your story @taylormason

About 4 days ago i felt fine. 09/5/17

What was like a normal NIGHT

Took my medication for anxiety and muscle relaxer cause i was just in a car accident. The two night's following i had vivid bad dreams and the last two werent vivid bad. Just weird and the one wasnt bad at all dreaming cheese burgers from burger king.

Now its Friday and still feel the Same

Way i did when i woke up on Tuesday mind very foggy .. Zombie like.. Cant think clearly

Having the exact symptoms.

Tuesday night i did not take the muscle relaxer the following day i stopped. clitropam ? Cause it says on line can cause vivid dreams. And well. I been off my ativan two cause im out and my primary doctor wont refill she Said until i see a mental heath center....

GREAT i just want to feel normal again before i went to sleep Monday night.. Any response is helpful from any one thanks

Listen. U may or may not believe me. But I know exactly wat the problem is! It is a spirit or more than one spirit that's blocking your mind and brain. It's happening to me and I understand exactly what's going on. That's y your doctors have no explanation for your problem. Spirits know what they are doing and know how to mess people up. But they also know how to help people. I don't know what you've done to have to this happen to u but know why it's happening to me. But the thing is, idk the answer to help you as i am still going through the same problem and it has been for years that I've been going through it. I've done everything I could, I prayed, I read the Bible, I called on the Lords name and everything but can't understand the Bible bcuz the spirits are blocking my mind and brain from understanding and remembering. So we jus need to come together as a people and be there for each other 

I believe it is anxiety / depression and the chemical imbalance that ensues.

I tend to document each day i have symptoms and what preceeded the symptoms on an online calendar. This allows me to realise firstly what may be the trigger and secondly that in the depths of the fog I did eventually get out unaided.

I think it is important to document as when you are in the moment it feels like you are always there but when you look at your calendar hopefully ypu can see better days inbetween the bad.

Personally my triggers are fears of being ill ie swollen glands will trigger.

As for lack of memory when your brain is in the foggy state the part of our brain responsible uses masses of energy and is all consumed leaving little resources for the basic fundamental processes.

GM everyone. I am going through this and ALOT worse! I have the e memory loss, space cadet moments but also pain. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia earlier this year and some other stuff! My depression is severe to the point I don't get outta bed when I'm off work, I miss functions because I lack the energy, I'm irritated because I can't get my words out or I lose my whole train of thought and it's like one of those blank conversation bubbles I just can't seem to fill with words because I can't remember any. I've locked myself out of my apartment because I forgot my house keys, displaced my wallet, walked around in circles because I started out on a mission then FORGOT! i'm so annoyed I can't even stand having a partner right now because I'm antisocial and he'll just make me mad. They have me talk to this behavior specialist at doctor visits but I avoid her because she too perky and I feel like straight crap. I have resorted to writing and now texting things to myself so I'll remember. I get days mixed up and sometimes miss appointments, find myself constantly asking the same things repeatedly because I forget. I would seek treatment while in the early stages because I had no clue this was there this whole time so now it's exacerbated by other things. I thank you Taylor for putting into words what I cannot express and making me ware if things I didn't quite understand because these doctors aren't telling me ANYTHING. BE BLESSED