I feel like for the past few weeks I’m going through life but not in control I’m here but not here, it’s like a very weird feeling, I don’t like it and don’t know how to explain it, what is this? Anyone know? It’s like I’m here but disconnected
It might depersonalization or derealization (DPDR) sometime it caused because of chronic stress.
@Bikram Is there a cure?
@Astec Sometime i feel like that, it might be go away with ssris.
@Bikram This is the first time I’ve ever had this and I Bree. In meds before
@Astec Been on*
very likely derealization/depersonalization. its a common way for your brain to sort of set up a barrier between itself and whatever it considers to be a threat or stressor. grounding techniques like meditation, temperature shock (holding ice), or paying attention to your senses can help, but sometimes you just have to ride it out. it's a frustrating feeling, but it is ultimately harmless and will pass eventually!
@lemxn.zest Wdym paying attention to my senses
@Astec like doing the 54321 method- name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. you can mess around with how many senses you name for each one though! the point is to make you feel more in your body and in your surroundings, to help you connect with the world around you
@lemxn.zest I’ll try it, today I’ve felt more normal but it’s still there a little I don’t like it just want to be normal
Maybe like derealization?? Like numb or something like that?
@T.028._ It’s not numb, idk how to explain it, sometimes I’m fine but other times it’s like I’m here I’m cognitive and alert but just not there lol
@Astec Maybe derealization🙇🏻♀️
I totally know what you are going through. When I am super anxious, it can happen. Mine is like I am in a dream and completely on autopilot.
@weareone Yeah it’s weird but like it just feels like it comes and goes, wtf is this feeling
@Astec - Do you ever get a feeling of like tunnel vision or a feeling like you cant see? That happens to me too but only during or close to panic attacks.
@weareone Everyone says the term tunnel vision but what is that exactly
@weareone ?
@Astec Hey sorry I wasn't able to respond sooner. Tunnel vision is like a fight or flight response where its like your peripheral vision darkens and you can only see pretty much what is directly in front of you. Its like if you put on horse blinders.
I agree with the other commons that it could be disassociation—derealization (disconnected from world or outside environment) or depersonalization (disconnected from yourself and your own body). With this, your brain is in a survival state which sort of narrows your focus. You’re aware but less aware than you normally would be. Your brain is more focused on you surviving the moment so it doesn’t pick up on details you normally would if it wasn’t in that state. If you’re a very self aware person and you have ocd, it would make sense to obsess about this. If things around you don’t feel real, it’s derealization. If you look at your hands and body and feel kind of like you’re watching a movie from your brain being played out by your body, it’s depersonalization. That’s my brief summary but there’s more to it than that for sure. It could also be brain fog or a mix of both. Brain fog can be caused by anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation, etc. I’ve definitely felt what you’re experiencing and I think most people do as well at one point or another. If it’s interfering with your daily life, I’d reach out for help and guidance about it. For now, if it’s just an obsession, I’d avoid researching extensively about what it could be. It’s frustrating and very bothersome tho. I’m sorry you’re struggling with this. If it is disassociation, grounding techniques are helpful or a body scan. If you google, it’ll tell you more in detail.
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