Hi Y’all, I’ve been having really bad episodes of depersonalization/derealization. I feel like i don’t know who I am and that everything around me is fake. It’s super scary, but I know it’s just my OCD planting these thoughts in my head. Has anyone else experienced this? What helps you?
I've had DR for years. It can be very uncomfortable. It's taken me a long time to try and come to terms with it. Still trying to find a "cure." But sometimes just calling it out is helpful..."I know this is DR. I'm not going crazy, my mind is just playing tricks on me." Jumping in a cold shower helps if you are experiencing an intense episode. I'm hoping the ERP can help. I'll be starting soon too. I've had CBT in the past and it was the only thing that helped me get back out in the world again.
@You Good? thank you so much for your comment. it helps me feel not so alone
@Anonymous So many out there that experience this. It's often missed because people have a difficult time putting it into words. You're not alone 💕
A year ago I've vaguely felt like this and it was pretty scary. Do you have a therapist? Have you practiced relaxing techniques?
@BigGip09 I have my first appointment on sunday. But i have tried meditation and grounding which sometimes helps. I think talking to people helps snap me out of it.
@Anonymous Good luck with your appointment!! I know it's going to go well and that will be your first step to getting the help you deserve to get. I need to practice meditating and grounding. Maybe music can also help you with the things that do work.
I had a bad dr episode for a while a few years ago. Sadly I started to get off my meds this year and I had another episode and now I’m just left ruminating about reality. It can be very scary. Hoping it goes away soon
My OCD has never been this strong, it's so real, it feels like it will never go away, it's never been this strong for me and it's very scary.
Hi guys! I’m new to the community and I’ve recently received my OCD diagnosis (tho I’ve known about it since childhood). I’ve been somewhat spiraling lately as I wait for my first ERP session (hooray!) I was just wondering if any of you guys have received ERP for existential OCD and if it was successful? My existential OCD compulsions are more so mental and have been affecting me in the sense of dream/memory flashbacks and giving me a sort of “uncanny” feeling about everything around me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you❤️
i came out of it now i’m back in , what helps?
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