Depersonalization?

Hi, I suffer from severe anxiety as well. Although I have not experienced what you're descibring I've heard of it before. If you have not already, you should try CBT, I've heard that it can help as long as you work at it and otherwise, with anxiety I find that keeping myself busy helps to lessen it so that it is manageable and able to be worked on. Definitely check out a therapist or psychologist it can be very helpful. I have read that prolonged anxiety could go hand-in-hand with depersonalization but it is able to be treated so maybe try to relax and keep focused on something other than your anxiety and try to stay in a positive mind-set. To stay positive imagine anything that has given you peace before. For me I think of the daytime and sun and birds, cliche I know but sometimes it's able to help. Try this as well as seeing someone it will get better you just have to work at it.

Hi! I have suffered from anxiety since I was 13. I am now 41, so I have had some experience for sure. I've experienced what you are describing many times before, I can assure you it's anxiety. However, having said that it's always a great idea to check with your Doctor. What set it off for me was sweet cakes and Mtn Dew and lots of them, not to mention I wasn't burning all the energy it created. Believe me, you are not alone in this one for sure. I also had an eye migraine once that caused me to go full panic mode. No pain at all, but a kaleidoscope effect in my eye with all the colors.. May be too much caffeine and sugar. Cut those out (if thats your diet type) and you may notice a difference. Given, I think I have a touch of OCD, so trying to stop thinking about it is something I can personally never say, but I do try to practice. Your mind is very powerful and alone and anxiety do not go hand in hand. Call a friend or go eat or bowling. Something to take your mind off the situation. At least next time you will be better armed. I've had therapy and drugs (prescription) to no avail and I still have anxiety most days, but everyone is different. Some hang on to it and some can shake it. Gotta let it go.. Hope this helps.

It is a normal part of anxiety. I was told it's because your brain is tired, which would mean certain things you consume or your thoughts? I still deal with it, but it's getting better. Slowly, but surely. I drink water, and I just recently quit smoking. So it's helpful to stop or cutback on habits that may tire it.

Hello i had depression then it lead to anxiaty! I had really bad depersonalization were i got to a point of not recognizing my parents for a few minutes i was really bad I was freaking out i was thinking i was going crazy and loosing my mind! I just wanted to feel my self again. But thank god i had medical help when i told my symptoms to my dr he didnt seem to be surprised or anything this is a common symptom of anxiaty. I been on Venlatafaxine 75 mg for 7 weeks and i am starting to see the end of this dark tunnel even though i still wake up wth very light dpr is still there! Go see your dr and tell them your symptoms soo they can prescribe medications. I been going to the gym and for walks too they really help lower my depersonalization alot and it keeps me calm.. DPR is harmless you will be ok its just a slow process for recovery!