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Has anyone else suffered with Derealization feeling of being in a dream but awake?

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ZEN.
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Hello, I have suffered with chronic anxiety for six years and Derealization for three years since my father died.

I have read that it is the brains safety mechanism when its been overloaded with too much anxiety.

It feels like I have been living in a dream but awake detached from reality and some emotions.

Has anyone else experienced Derealization for long periods of time?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 ZEN.

    Posted

    You are exactly right!    The brain is trying to protect you from too much stress .

    I have had  this  on and off for  many years.  many people experience it with anxiety. It's weird but can't hurt you.  

     have you ever considered getting some counseling for your loss? It may just help you  

    deal with your grieving in a way that promotes emotional healing for you. There's a very good chance your derealization  and anxiety would greatly diminish. That way you can get on with your life and have peace of mind . 

     if you go to YouTube you can search for meditation for grief. There are several to choose from. 

    They also have meditations for anxiety, depression, sleeping that are great!

    they CALM DOWN  my brain to the point where my symptoms go away. Our brains need to calm down in order for the D realization and any other symptoms to be reduced or go away. I think these could really help you! A couple I really like are  called clearing subconscious negativity and detachment from overthinking. Choose the ones that you like. I hope you feel better! 😁

    • ZEN.
      ZEN. jan34534

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your very helpful response which is greatly appreciated...
    • ann55375
      ann55375 jan34534

      Posted

      I am also having these problems. No trigger though. I dont feel right out in company and wake every day feeling unreal.  I dont seem to fit into the world as I knew it.  The dr has said it is anxiety, i am on med but it not working, they have tried a few. My ibs is flaring up with this going on too.  All in all friends are kind but i just cant make myself go to invites for coffee etc. My nerves feel shattered, im scared all the time. Isolating myself. Over 25 cbt sessions, no better.  Identified problem but cant overcome it.
    • ZEN.
      ZEN. ann55375

      Posted

      Maybe some councelling with a therapist would help?..

      I had my first session last week which was a huge step after three years of chronic depersonalization which sadly feels really bad at the moment.

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