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I feel that I am losing control of my mind and body...anxiety.

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steadfast
steadfast

I am 66 years old and for the past few months have been feeling that I am losing control of my mind and body.  I have researched this feeling of anxiety and discovered that it is just a feeling not reality. I have problems dealing with criticisms from family and friends. I am afraid that I will be humiliated (based on past experiences) being around people, etc.  This is hindering me from doing what God has put on my heart to do. I have mentioned my feeling to a sister and a friend months ago, but they haven't brought it up since, neither have I. I explained that I feel dazed, out of body feeling.  I was seeing a Christian therapist; it helped for a while.  She said that she thought it was feelings.  My neurologist and primary doctor thinks it anxiety/depression.  My therapist went over various concepts (thinking positive, reading "help" material, having a "so what" attitude, etc.)  I seem to think the worst is going to happen or think people are thinking the worst about me.  I am relying on Scripture to help and it does to a degree.  I know God wants me to trust Him totally.

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 steadfast

    Posted

    feeling dazed and out of body is a common anxiety symptom, depersonalisation/derealisation are the common terms for it.  it happens to many people under stress.  it can be and is a very frightening symptom.  the best way to deal with it is to deal with the primary source of anx/dep - not always easy. i cant speak from a religious viewpoint, but medically there are things to help. if your dealing with your doctor then thats a good start
    • steadfast
      steadfast jmcg2014

      Posted

      Thanks for responding.  I think I might need to change therapists. She has gone over reading materials with me which has helped.  However, I haven't read the material in quite a while.  Yes, I have researched depersonalization/derealisation.  It sounds like me.  I am a people person.  I have been so disappointed by people lying and not understanding.   I need to get over it.  I'm trying. Now I don't know if the way I'm feeling is increasing my anxiety.  When I am interacting with people, sometimes, I am not aware of these feelings. Now I think when people look at me, they can see in my eyes that I feeling that I am losing it.
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 steadfast

      Posted

      It can be very distressing when these symptoms hit, it can make us very scared,and when we are scared we tend to lose a bit of control and worry about how we will cope. Its seldom something which can be got over very easily, and certainly not alone.  Take help from your doctor, it can be talking therapy if that is preferred, if your religion brings you comfort then take comfort in it. It can be a load road, but with the right help things can get better
  • cooldrcool
    cooldrcool steadfast

    Posted

    Its sounds like you may have depersonalization disorder. Have you read anything about that? Have you had a traumatic experience in your life that may have possibly set this off? If you need any help you can email me _____ and I would be glad to help. Im not a professional or anything but I might be able to point you in the right direction.

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    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 cooldrcool

      Posted

      I don't think anyone here should go so far as to diagnose specific disorders, nor invite offers of help by giving out email addresses 
  • Rosefrmthe
    Rosefrmthe steadfast

    Posted

    Hi steadfast,

    I can relate to everything you're saying with losing control, fear of losing control, fear of being judged and rejected but also wanting to please God and trust in Him. I also get angry with Him after these panic attacks or if I feel like I did lose it. I'm angry that I have this issue and why can't he just save me from it?I was wanting to know, if you see this, if you found anything that has helped? How it's going? Or if you wanted to talk to each other for support?

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