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Dear forum,
I am a newbie to this website but I wish to explain my story. Ever since I was thirteen I have been managing ocd. Now about a year ago I had a few panic attacks and found it difficult to cope. I became very withdrawn for weeks and found breathing difficult. Now when I was in Uni I felt okay, but ever since I have came back I have broken into this feeling again of hopelessness.
What bothers me most are not the physical symptoms but the fact that I feel so unstable. I am questioning reality too frequently and recognizing peoples faces can be difficult. I find myself disconnected. I just wish someone could clear this up for me.
Hi Tom and :welcome:
You've come to the right place - most of us have been exactly where you are now and understand what you're going through. Browse the forums, tell us a bit more about yourself and you'll make some great friends here, I know I have.
Take care
Pip
Hi
Your suffering depersonalisation by sounds of it
Hi
Your suffering depersonalisation by sounds of it
You may be right. Any suggestions as to what Tom could do?
Pip
Thank you for your kind words.
I have read about depersonalisation and have pondered it.
I have a meeting with my cbt therapist tomorrow so hopefully I can inform you of the progress.
I can relate to your narative of getting very ocd when I turned 13.
I had some cognitive behaviour therapy just yesterday and I can report good news.
According to the GAD test I am 47% less anxious than I have previously been, since starting sertraline alongside cbt. The feelings of depersonalisation as was put my stormsky have ceased..but I can't help but feel it was not just the two that cured me.
My partner is a patient woman and I will appreciate her more than she will ever know. Her support alongside my families is key to my progress.. and it is on this note that I want to support others dealing with anxiety. Please put me through to anything I can do for others.
As anxiety lessons, depersonalisation disappears..as its only a symptom of Anx.
Sparkle1984
25-07-13, 22:15
I had some cognitive behaviour therapy just yesterday and I can report good news.
According to the GAD test I am 47% less anxious than I have previously been, since starting sertraline alongside cbt. The feelings of depersonalisation as was put my stormsky have ceased..but I can't help but feel it was not just the two that cured me.
My partner is a patient woman and I will appreciate her more than she will ever know. Her support alongside my families is key to my progress.. and it is on this note that I want to support others dealing with anxiety. Please put me through to anything I can do for others.
Welcome to the forums, it sounds like you are doing very well so far. In a few weeks time you will probably improve even more, once you've had more therapy and the meds get into your system more. :) It's also good news that your partner and family are very supportive - that makes a lot of difference. :)
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