Can't tell if I'm actually experiencing depersonalization or if this is just my OCD. It's almost like I can will myself to experience depersonalization just by thinking about it. Anyone have experience with this? Any wisdom?
I was just about to write a post about this.. unfortunately I don’t have wisdom but I am terrified about how much I do it. It comes on and I have thoughts like “oh gosh it’s happening” and it’s so terrifying. I need wisdom for this! I can’t tell if it’s actual disassociation or side effects from my meds or a symptom of OCD
@Jacklyngrant It's so hard to say. The way I obsess about it makes it feel like OCD but then it's also somewhat of a physical sensation.
Yea I hear this is a common thing for ppl who experience dpdr. Thinking about it causes it to happen. Happens to me, too. It makes sense, if thinking about it makes you anxious, it can happen since dpdr stems from anxiety, and it’s your brain’s way of dealing with it.