Is it normal?

[Brad10]

Is it normal that my depersonalization and anxiety has lasted for 2.5 years ??im worried it won't go away my doctor said it will go away soon but is it normal ?

[ana]

My anxiety and depersonalisation has lasted for 16 years.
I hope things improve for you soon. Venlafaxine has helped reduce dp symptoms for me as well as Rivotril.

[Brad10]

What caused yours ?

[ana]

I can't say for sure, but what I think triggered it for me was the death of two family members in the space of 6 months, and my inability to cope with the idea of them not being present in my life any more. I'm working on my issues with separation in therapy, though.

[Brad10]

Sorry to hear! Yah my parents recently got a divorce I'm wondering if that caused it

[ana]

It could have definitely been a contributing factor. I'm sorry to hear about your parents' divorce... Big changes are always stressful, whether they're good or bad. I hope your anxiety/depersonalisation improves soon.

[Brad10]

Thank you and yeah I moved away from home at the same time too so maybe all that together brought out the anxiety

[ana]

It may have played a part in the anxiety, yes. Just give yourself some time to adapt to the new situation and to settle in. In a way, dp is an escape from life from reality, so being able to make that reality a pleasant one (as much as this is possible) from which your mind won't want to escape by simulating feelings of non-existence is important for your overall well-being. I've been attempting to do the very thing through therapy.

[Brad10]

Thank you, do you think it's a normal thing to go through then?

[Wantinglifeback]

Do you get lightheaded/foggy or blurred vision from this?