lauz_lea
16-01-12, 12:30
for those suffering with depersonalisation/derealisation, you may also find this very helpful: http://www.anxietynomore.co.uk/depersonalisation_and_derealisation.html (http://www.anxietynomore.co.uk/depersonalisation_and_derealisation.html)
YOU ARE NOT GOING MAD, but it is a maddening state to be in. Believe me, I've been there a few times.
I only found the above site last night but I read through pretty much all of it and it makes so much sense. The advice, pretty much being to carry on regardless is easier said than done, but I can certainly understand how it works.
For example, yesterday I was out and about with my family, doing normal family things and had a great time, then realised I had been feeling fine and "normal" for a while and suddenly became very aware of myself, almost a heightened state of awareness of myself and my mind/thoughts. This subsided as I again became focused and involved on the fun at hand.
The author of the site has also written a book and a blog. The blog is great as there are many people on there getting through depersonalisation/derealisation. I am seriously considering getting this guys book.
I am currently having periods where I feel disconnected and my mind is on constant chatter mode, but this is due to being back on meds and seems to have been brought on as a side effect as I certainly wasn't feeling like this as much before I went back on them.
I hope others find the information on the site as useful and informative as I have.
YOU ARE NOT GOING MAD, but it is a maddening state to be in. Believe me, I've been there a few times.
I only found the above site last night but I read through pretty much all of it and it makes so much sense. The advice, pretty much being to carry on regardless is easier said than done, but I can certainly understand how it works.
For example, yesterday I was out and about with my family, doing normal family things and had a great time, then realised I had been feeling fine and "normal" for a while and suddenly became very aware of myself, almost a heightened state of awareness of myself and my mind/thoughts. This subsided as I again became focused and involved on the fun at hand.
The author of the site has also written a book and a blog. The blog is great as there are many people on there getting through depersonalisation/derealisation. I am seriously considering getting this guys book.
I am currently having periods where I feel disconnected and my mind is on constant chatter mode, but this is due to being back on meds and seems to have been brought on as a side effect as I certainly wasn't feeling like this as much before I went back on them.
I hope others find the information on the site as useful and informative as I have.