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I think I’m losing my mind.

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kandice8383
kandice8383

I am having spurts where I will forget something I was gonna say or what I was thinking of or I have said before. It’s like confusion or short term memory loss or kinda feels like I am dreaming or in a dream. But then the feeling goes away. Has anyone had this with anxiety before?? I’m so scared and hate this feeling. 

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  • jzo18
    jzo18 kandice8383

    Posted

    The dream state is  called derealization/depersonalization it’s a symptom that comes with anxiety but goes away just don’t try to fight it it’s mental stay calm and it’ll ride out. Now it’s normal to forget things when u have anxiety as u may have other things on your mind. Practice mindfulness and treat yourself well
    • louis33188
      louis33188 jzo18

      Posted

      What causes this condition (derealization)..I mean does everyone who suffers from anxiety go through this..What are the symptoms of this condition...you seem knowledgeable on this subject....and how long before it goes away
    • jzo18
      jzo18 louis33188

      Posted

      No not everyone, I can tell through experience it comes and gos but it’s you who determines that. 

      It’s about whether at the moment you feel like somethings off about your surroundings and or environment. If you do feel off remain calm and keep a positive mindset so your actions can come positive.

      No you are not your thoughts but in a state where your mind can feel disconnected from your body or the real world one should know a positive mindset can only have positive outcomes. Always remember too to keep calm and relax act as if you don’t care and ride it out. Best wishes friend 

  • RoseRobsonn
    RoseRobsonn kandice8383

    Posted

    I do this a lot your not the only one hun x
    • kandice8383
      kandice8383 RoseRobsonn

      Posted

      Omg really so is it anxiety ? Cause I use to have heart racing with my panic atta is but that went away. 
    • pamela51740
      pamela51740 kandice8383

      Posted

      Hi kandice I have this too, try not to worry too much about it, I know it feels scary but it's just a horrible symptom of anxiety. Are you on medication because that could cause it too. Xx

    • RoseRobsonn
      RoseRobsonn kandice8383

      Posted

      Yeah Hun it’s anxiety sad and lucky you I still get that!! Message me what other symptoms you get x
    • kandice8383
      kandice8383 pamela51740

      Posted

      I was on proponal for 11 months and that fixed my heart racing. But now I have the forgetfullness and memory and confusion. But I also have variant migraines. As well. Neurologist said it can cause it as well. 
    • kandice8383
      kandice8383 RoseRobsonn

      Posted

      I have shortness of breathe, shaking , and worry all the time with the confusion and memory problems. 
    • louis33188
      louis33188 pamela51740

      Posted

      Hi Pam....you seem knowledgeable on this subject...What meds cause this condition...And does everyone else who suffers from anxiety suffer this "depersonalization"...What are the symptoms of this condition..thnx

    • pamela51740
      pamela51740 louis33188

      Posted

      Hi Louis not everyone suffers from depersonalisation with anxiety. Your mind is tired from all the stress and anxiety so it's gone into safe mode until the mind and body is calm again. I know some people get depersonalisation from antidepressants but not everyone, normally in the first couple of weeks of taking them because of the chemical change in your brain. I have it through severe anxiety, I know it feels strange & scary but it's harmless, it's just your minds way of protecting you. Just carry on as normal and don't try and let it bother you. 😊

    • louis33188
      louis33188 pamela51740

      Posted

      Its very scary in my case Pam..its beginning to affect my thinking process..I feel like I'm dreaming while awake..When I try to close my eyes to sleep...my mind just goes everywhere uncontrollably..this feeling in turn makes me go through a panic attack..I just feel I'm losing my mind.I'm very scared..I have a young family..and they need me sane..its like my thought process is now severely impaired...with the worst brain FOG..severe confusion..memory loss. Sequential thinking is severely impaired....I still believe it's not anxiety/depression..I'm so tired of seeing so many doctors..( in crying as I type this)..it's just too overwhelming...I just started on Prozac 3 days ago..The Dr. Also gave me Seroquel?...supposedly for sleep...?

      Sometimes I believe is the side effects of my high blood pressure meds...I feel I'm in big time trouble with my health because it now involves my mind....Pls help me Pam...PM me..

    • louis33188
      louis33188 kandice8383

      Posted

      Your neurologist told you migraines can cause memory loss and brain fog ??
  • kandice8383
    kandice8383

    Posted

    My heart don’t race anymore. So I don’t need the proponal anymore. Don’t like confusion and memory problems. 
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