Depersonalization, how to deal with it?

I have never experienced that but I have experienced the derealization and it's tough. I wish I had an answer for you though I am sure someone will be along soon who maybe can relate too that specifically.

I hope it passes soon

Hi I experienced this and my neurologist described it as being disconnected from life. In my case the neurologist blamed a small amountof codeine prescribed for a back problem and dislocated shouldr, it took a while for this feeling to go but the codeine had affectd the GABA receptors causing depression and acute anxiety.

​Obviously I would never take any codeine which is an opiate ever again.

The feeling will lessen but getting therapy by way of talking therapy , meditation, mindfulness, relaxation techniques is a very good start .

​Keep strong you can get through this. xx

I've experienced derealisation occasionally. I recently read a psychotherapist's blog post about it and he suggested acceptance: if you're able to accept the fact that you're having depersonalisation or derealisation, it should gradually subside. 

I've been doing quite some research into accepting anxiety lately, and I believe there could be truth to this, even though I haven't personally tested it since it's been a while since my latest episode or depersonalisation.

Hi,

I have suffered with depersonalization since my dad passed away 3 years ago.

I also suffer with chronic Anxiety.

The depersonalization makes me feel like I am living in a dream but awake and detached from reality.

I have an appointment soon to speak with a therapist who specializes in Anxiety and Depersonalization.

I think it is down to the constant anxiety.

When I was a bit younger (I'm 30 now), and in my college years, I would occaisionally partake in marijuana.  I found it soothed my anxiety and made me feel impervious.  I don't condone it, in the same way that I don't condone any illicit substances; especially for people with our condition, but it was an experimental time.  Then, one time I tried it and it triggered an intense depersonalization episode that lasted for a few days.  It was horrific.  Since then I've had this happen a handful of times, and it really is difficult to cope with.  I've found that there tend to be things that trigger the episodes for me, identifying the triggers and preventing it, for me at least, is the key.  If this is a recurrent issue, it may be good to talk to a professional to discuss techniques that could aid in mitigating the symptoms when you get into that state.