Iloverowdy12
- Date posted
- 1y
DPDR
What helps you guys the most with dpdr?
djfloriodjflorio
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
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 ❤️
jennifermb19026@yahoo.comjennifermb19...
- Date posted
- 1y
This is amazing..thank you..it's my worst symptom.
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- 14w
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Anonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 11w
Just looking for someone to relate to :)
I recently got diagnosed with OCD back in May of this year. What started it was a month prior, I took an SSRI which triggered an extremely intense couple of days due to panic attacks I’ve never had before. I’ve never had panic attacks but pretty intense anxiety. That’s when I started experiencing DPDR and hyper awareness. I’m good some days, but other days it’s so so hard. Especially because I have no one around me that understands. The DPDR and awareness of every feeling, thought, and just overall awareness of my existence gets really overwhelming. I feel like I’m losing my mind. It’s really hard to sit with my thoughts especially when they’re on a constant loop of every little thing I’m thinking and doing and on top of that feeling like I’m in a dream. I desperately just want to go back to how I was 4 months ago, but I know that’s just not possible right now. If anyone has experienced this and is doing much better now or even currently experiencing this please let me know! I need someone to relate to lol
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