Ella___
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adaptocdadaptocd
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I went through phases of depersonalization at one point and I can feel it happening on occasion (often when I’m sleep deprived or my general anxiety is spiked). The best answer to recovering from it is similar to that of OCD itself- nothing. The experience may happen, but you can choose not to respond to it. This doesn’t mean it’s easy or less uncomfortable, but it will allow it to occur less because you won’t be anticipating it out of fear after awhile. When I feel a depersonalzied episode coming on, I label it in my head for what it is - a symptom of anxiety- and continue without engaging in the fears of what it means or how to eliminate it (because the idea is it will go away on it’s own). Now I’m able to dismiss it before it can take full effect and the occurance is far less than it used to be. When you feel in control of something, you no longer need to fear it. I hope this can be of some help.
Ella___Ella___
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Honestly it’s making me feel super delusional right now like the trumen show type of delusional. I can’t stand it I feel so tense and scared right now all I want to do is cry.
adaptocdadaptocd
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@Ella___ Are you presently on any type of medication? If symptoms progress to a debilitating state like you’re describing, it may be worth exploring that option to offer you some relief.
Ella___Ella___
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@plathocd It started when i began taking saint johns warts all of this happened the day i took my last pill which was on thursday night. I haven’t taken it since that panic attack which caused depersonalization.
Ella___Ella___
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@plathocd Yesterday i felt as if nothing was real then i did an exposure today and grounding work for it and it helped me get out of the nothing is real crap. But now my mind is just racing on all of that it’s like I’m paranoid I’m just so scared and idk what to do I start nocd therapy tomorrow but I mean could it be the half life of the pill?
adaptocdadaptocd
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@Ella___ It’s possible the herb has excaberated an existing mental health condition for you. That’s why it’s so important to take caution when taking supplements that are not prescribed. If it’s persisting within the next day or so, I would recommend going to see your general practitioner to discuss what you can do and rule out whatever other effects the supplement may have had. For future reference, I would recommend looking into SSRI’s to help combat your anxiety.
Ella___Ella___
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@plathocd I read that that herb has caused temporary psychosis for people I kinda wana go to the doctor but i know my parents would get scared and what if I get hospitalized I’m just scared
adaptocdadaptocd
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@Ella___ Being hospitalized requires more than a temporary side effect of a drug. I understand being afraid of your parents reaction, but it’s important to view the situation from a responsible standpoint and it’s important to take the right measures to ensure you can recover from these bad side effects and whatever potential condition you’re dealing with. If you’re unable to speak to your parents, maybe you could call your general practitioner to ask if coming in would be needed, or express to your parents that you aren’t feeling well (without disclosing the specific details if it’s too much) so they can an arrange an appointment with your doctor anyway.
Ella___Ella___
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@plathocd Im going to call my doctor and let her know whats going on the depersonalization happened right after taking the supplement and ive been drinking teas that relieve stress it could be a herb as well im going to just stop taking them all and see what happens but i am going ti talk to my doctor and make an appointment
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