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DPDR
What helps you guys the most with dpdr?
What helps you guys the most with dpdr?
It's theorized that DPDR occurs when the brain numbs itself as a defense mechanism. It does this after prolonged stress/anxiety as a way to protect itself from overstimulation. You feel foggy, distant, and separate, because the regions of the brain that normally deal with concepts and perception are basically taking a break. So if you stress out about the fact that you're experiencing DPDR, it will only cause it to stay around longer. With this in mind, it's helpful to recognize it for what it is: a defense mechanism of the brain. When you're in the middle of it, try to accept that it is happening, and let it run its course. You can think, "this brain is overwhelmed," or something similar. The key is to be non judgemental. You aren't getting angry that it's happening, simply noticing it. Hope that helps ❤️
This is amazing..thank you..it's my worst symptom.
Does anyone have any tips they can share as to what they do to prevent intrusive images from coming into their brain? Or when it happens how to cope?
does anyone else get INTENSE derealization (it’s the worse for me when i wake up from a dream in the middle of the night) and it’s so bad that it genuinely feels like nothing is real, not even thoughts are real, consciousness is not real, what the heck are we doing on a floating ball in the middle of darkness?? i feel like im in a simulation or a dream. i hate it sm ive had it everyday for 5 years, but tbh im not surprised it hasn’t gotten better because I have gone through some traumatic things recently and have had bad mental health. hopefully it could get better soon idk.
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