ocd + derealization

I had this very badly back last spring…I’d be lying in my living room looking around and feeling so disconnected….along with extreme existential intrusive thoughts…I still have the thoughts but thankfully the derealization cleared. I try to ground myself by feeling silly putty in my hands or something similar. I used to get major reassurance from my husband but as we all know that’s a no no for OCD treatment. Once I got into therapy through this app it helped tremendously…still struggling to find the right balance of meds but trust me, I get it. It’s the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced and existential is the worst theme I’ve experienced as well. The thoughts just go deeper and deeper and you feel there’s no escape. What helped me the most was finding people online who were going through the same thing. OCD can be so so isolating…and I honestly felt like I was going insane and had a fear I’d be locked away forever. But finding out that many others had this same theme and also struggled with DPDR was a relief for me. Just being able to chat with them when I’m needing to is a huge plus and makes you feel like you’re not so crazy. Hang in there…it does get better, it takes work but it does. Hugs ❤️

like i already feel crazy as is with all my intrusive thoughts but the derealization makes it so so much harder :( does anyone have any tips? rly at this point anything helps

Have you tried the website DP Manual?

I know exactly what you're going through with the combination of OCD and derealization, it can be immensely challenging and often feels like you're stuck in an unending nightmare. The feeling of being disconnected from reality on top of the constant obsessions is truly frightening, but you're not alone in this struggle. It takes incredible strength to deal with these experiences every day, so give yourself some credit for the resilience you're showing. Something that has been a lifesaver for me is this AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" that I discovered through my OCD support group. I really wish I had known about it sooner, but here's the link to give it a try: unstuckmyocd.com/try. It'll be especially helpful for you because it provides personalized, step-by-step support similar to an OCD therapist, which can be a game-changer when dealing with intense symptoms like derealization. If you ever have questions about how to use the app or just need someone to talk about your challenges with, I’m here to chat. 🙂✨