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Depersonalisatio, derealisation, anxiety!!

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Leopard999
Leopard999

HI all!

I've been suffering from the above since October, but just need to post on here as I'm getting so frustrated!

Even though I've had this pretty much constant since October, it feel like it gets worse and worse, then I'll have a good week, then spiral again for no apparent reason at all? I persistently feel tripped out and since Monday, I've had constant deja vu, like constant! It last all day long, it feel like I've lived that exact day before etc, and it's really horrible. I'm currently having cbt, and told her that last week was great and now I'm feeling detached, unreal, constant deja vu, feel stuck in my own body lol etc And she doesn't understand why I spiral and everything goes pear shaped - but then neither do I!!! I'm just tripped out all day long, please help!! 😊

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 Leopard999

    Posted

    Thats just how it goes with anx and dp I'm afraid,what is happening to control the anxiety? Meds can make do worse,any therapy? If the anxiety isn't dealt with the dp will continue I'm afraid
    • Leopard999
      Leopard999 jmcg2014

      Posted

      thanks for the reply. She just got really funny when I mentioned that I have good and bad days, she said that it should t be happening. Everyone has good days then bad days, right?
  • judith35831
    judith35831 Leopard999

    Posted

    Please go back to your doctor.....this is such an awful feeling! Anxiety is dreadful....explain exactly how you feel and if he suggests meds then do give them a go...I used to have this all the time but am hopefully coming through it...best wishes, let's know how you get on..

    • Leopard999
      Leopard999 judith35831

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Judith. I'm not taking any medication at all, as just 1 dose of a anxiety medication caused this! So I will not take any at all!
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Leopard999

      Posted

      I understand where your coming from,meds I feel really made things worse. Its probably not true to say they caused it although I know it seems like it but that initial worsening of symptoms can cause dp, therapy is the option I choose as meds are out,they can be every bit if not more effective than meds,ita just a personal choice. Not doing either I'm afraid won't help you at all
    • judith35831
      judith35831 Leopard999

      Posted

      That is probably wise then....I did do meds..i had a really bad reaction to citralopam.......now I meditate, takevit b complex.....and got a good book from Amazon called Thrive by Rob Kelly....taken a while but I do feel as though I am taking more control of the problem my doctor is involved and is very supportive...of my proactivity...I see her once a month....since October I have only taken 8 emergency diazepam...at her suggestion...some days are diamond but I do still have stone days!!! Keep fighting....accept it .....but ......!! Every best wish
    • Leopard999
      Leopard999 judith35831

      Posted

      Yes, citalopram was what i took, it was the worst night and week of my life. when I have a good day, few days or hours, I really embrace it and I feel mentally clear, but then it comes back all of a sudden and hits me like a truck and I feel so numb and flat, it completely changes my mood. You could tell me that I've won the lottery and I would not be fussed at all!! X
    • judith35831
      judith35831 Leopard999

      Posted

      Know exactly how you feel...and its such a shock when you do plummet....please try the book if you can it may give you some strategies for the stone days.....xx
  • terry03243
    terry03243 Leopard999

    Posted

    i know excactly what you are going through , i have also been in a constant state of anxiety since about october as well every minute of every day  , a life of missery i am currently coming of venalaxafine down to  a low dose and this has made my anxiety worse also now i have depression which i never had before  , be glad that you get a good week ,  i hope you find the answer ,  
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