Originally Posted by
Anacbn
Hi,
I really feel for you. DR was always my worst symptoms and the first bout lasted for 2 years without a brake. I made it though and I am certain you can do it too. But there’s a secret around dp/dr. The more you think about it, the longer it will last. Working is very helpful for me, don’t feel guilty about it, give yourself and your mind a brake, embrace work and go with it. Accept that you have a mental illness and you probably never going to fully recover from it, unfortunately we are all looking for a magic pill and it does not exist, therefore embrace your anxiety. Acknowledge your mind feel anxious, note it, and let it go, without running away from it and indulging on it, simply watch it, cast it away and concentrate on things that give pleasure in life.
Mindfulness and exercises are as good tools as citolapram. The difference is that once you get better, without meds, you won’t have to get off them later, but do what works for you.
Don’t get angry with yourself, don’t fear the future. Your time is here and now, all you’ve got is the present. Keep your mind in the present, embrace this feelings, believe you will get better and with time, lots of effort and patience life will be rosy again. It’s really empowering and makes you a much stronger person. Accept that if it was given to you, you have the tools to get better, here and now. Most important, be very kind to yourself.
Good luck and the best for your recovery. Remember it starts now!!!