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derealization 24-7 brain fog

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does anyone else suffer from this? i feel like im going crazy sad i just want it gone ugh also have racing heart and have to go to the bathroom alot please tell me it gets better today is my 3rd week on sertraline i hate

feeling like im not really here spaced out disconnected from myself sad its scarying me

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  • Lovers21
    Lovers21 Guest

    Posted

    I just want you to know that your not alone. I got through the same and you are right it sucks! I am married with u can't do anything with them without feeling this way.
    • Lovers21
      Lovers21 Guest

      Posted

      I haven't really gotten through it because I'm still going through it. Sorry I wish there was something that could help us that I know about
    • Guest
      Guest Lovers21

      Posted

      its ok i just hope we get through this soon i hate it
  • okburns
    okburns Guest

    Posted

    I have this constantly too. I feel like im not really here and that i am going crazy and my mind is slowly losing control! My eyes constantly hurt and i cant focus which doesnt help! You might find it is your medication making you feel like this. This is my second time on Citalopram and i feel like this at the beginning but eventually it wears off.

    Remember this derealization is a way of your body and mind protecting you and coping!

    You will get through it x

    • Guest
      Guest okburns

      Posted

      thank u. its just scarying me and causes me to go into panic mode because im scared ill lose my mind rolleyes i cant wait for the meds to kick in i also feel nauseous
    • okburns
      okburns Guest

      Posted

      I am exactly the same but you just need to remember you will not go crazy! Its just your bodys way of coping with the stress and anxiety by shutting it all out. X
    • Guest
      Guest okburns

      Posted

      that actually makes me feel alot better thank u smile how long did it take for your meds to work and the dp to go away?
    • Guest
      Guest okburns

      Posted

      plis i felt like this before starting sertraline i was really depressed over losing my mom 3 years ago and bad anxiety all the time too rolleyes
    • okburns
      okburns Guest

      Posted

      It does a take a good few months for medication to really get in your system. I felt great after 6 months but came off them too soon which is why im doing round 2! X
    • okburns
      okburns Guest

      Posted

      Sorry to hear about your mum. Things will get better
    • Guest
      Guest okburns

      Posted

      im also trying to avoid taking my anxiety meds i just feel like im alone and losing it sometimes ill feel ok one day then boom its back its horrible and ty i think depression is what caused this for me i feel being alone makes it worse
  • Guest
    Guest Guest

    Posted

    I get it. I've been there before. I've been suffering with anxiety since 2011, and I beat it for a few years, only for it to come back this year. Right now, I know that I beat it once, and I can do it again. I do not do meds either.

    Consistently remind yourself of how it feels to be happy and how good it feels to be normal. Strive for that feeling again and you will get there. Put yourself out of your comfort zone by doing things that your anxiety stops you from doing. Tackle it head on, and you can beat this. 

    • Guest
      Guest Guest

      Posted

      thank u so much for your encouraging words smile
    • Guest
      Guest Guest

      Posted

      No problem. I get how hard this is. I posted yesterday and some people on here are helping me get through this. We're all in this together, so don't ever feel like you're in this alone.
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