Bl997
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ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
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i don’t know if there is an “official” link between the two, but i FEEL YOU!!!
Bl997Bl997
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Ever since my Intrusive thoughts and anxiety has gone through the roof I’ve been feeling like that every now and then, it seems to be pretty common though, I’ve read a few people who have mentioned similar things.
ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
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@Bl997 Yes!!! It sucks, but I know several can empathize with us. I’ve felt depersonalized with a flare of derealisation for around 7 months now and it is hard.
Bl997Bl997
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@ac (she/her) Any tips for dealing with it? Mine tends to come and go? I think it’s because of all the trauma we face with intrusive thoughts, it’s our body’s reaction to dealing with it
ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
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@Bl997 I totally agree! It’s so hard to just “allow it to be there” when it can be so uncomfortable, but I have read and found that not fueling it or trying solve it is best. Apparently it can be a “protective mechanism” due to stress, anxiety, etc. just like you mentioned!
Bl997Bl997
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@ac (she/her) That’s so helpful, thank you, I’m glad I’m not the only one. I hope 2022 is a better year for us 🙌🏻
Bl997Bl997
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@ac (she/her) And also yeah, I’ve found the same, just let it pass and usually I start to feel better after a few hours or a day
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