Dave's Depersonalization Recovery Story (2023)

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks so much to Dave for this brilliant interview! 👏✅ And download The DP Manual instantly here! 👉🏼www.dpmanual.com/purchase

[@michellevanuijtert8727]

Hello shawn, is it normal that you feel anxiety when you start to recover but you dont know of you still got dp...i,m not checking but it also feels weard somehow

[@Dpmanual]

@@michellevanuijtert8727 Hi Michelle, read this carefully, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@michellevanuijtert8727]

Yesterday i got your manual and its so usefull, i,m not thinking about it all the time anymore first it was a few sec and now its like now the tume space between is further apart so im going to keep on the good work 💪

[@Dpmanual]

@@michellevanuijtert8727 So glad to hear it Michelle, keep up the good work! 😊

[@elkhalilmadani5889]

i don't know why but this guy sounds like the type of person you really wanna be a friend with. god bless you brother.

[@Dpmanual]

Right? I enjoyed this chat so much 😊 Glad you liked it too!

[@elkhalilmadani5889]

@@Dpmanual i enjoyed it too, god bless.

[@Dpmanual]

@@elkhalilmadani5889 😊😊

[@caitlyndiann285]

Damn you’re pumping out the recovery videos!!! Hell yeah!! Thank you for your time and hard work Shaun. You’re doing something incredible for this community.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks Caitlyn! 😊 And stay tuned, there's more on the way 👍

[@amandacorbett5599]

Love to hear a story of someone recovering after 6 years

[@Butterfly-vd4tg]

6 months or?

[@louiepearson7410]

Thank you for these recovery discussions Sean, they really motivate me and others to keep pushing through ❤

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear they're helpful Louie! 😊

[@codysmith7872]

I would love to share my experiences and what I’m currently experiencing if you would like. I used to own a podcast so I would definitely be interview ready. I feel like it would help people relate and know there’s someone real going through it with them. And maybe you can shed some light too. Love what your doing man!

[@Davotheledge]

Would love to hear from you 😇

[@corioberhansli9422]

I’ve been having depersonalization anxiety and depression since covid… I was wondering why am I the only one panicked and everyone else going on like everything is ok .. and been having it about ww3 and all the derailments… Thankyou so much for talking about this!

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the interview! 😊 And no, you're definitely not the only one who's been panicked about world events, it's something that I've seen a lot of lately with DPDR sufferers. But don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

[@tlee62]

Ive been like this since march 2020 , I hear ya

[@Xero_Clips]

love the consistency here! Thank you for putting so much time and effort into these for the community, congratulations David well done mate! - Adam

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks Adam! 😊😊

[@Simplyniquee1498]

Today was my first time watching your videos & I feel instantly better thank you so much I just purchased your manual & hopefully I can fully recover I will touch base in a few weeks thank you so much God bless

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad to hear you're feeling better already! 😊

[@Smokeydawson1198]

Very helpful video as always, These interviews really give me hope Thanks Shaun

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful Liam! 😊

[@Progressivelyyou]

The part when you say you used to love music but now ti frightened you is exactly how I felt a couple months ago. I didnt know what was happening to me, but Im def gonna dig in to DP and DR, because that sentence resonated so deeply... I think that may just have been what I was going through!!

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 And yes, this really was one of the scariest aspects of DPDR for me (and for Dave!) -- the feeling that things you used to be able to enjoy (like music + films) were now strange and even frightening. And it feels particularly brutal when that's the profession you're involved in! But thankfully those feelings fade away and stop as your recovery continues and you get 100% back to normal 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@codysmith7872]

I’m currently going through DP. It’s rough.

[@joespinelli3604]

You got it man stay strong

[@Fly.sy-]

One night I just randomly started having these thoughts of me being in a dream it’s very scary

[@juanernany7007]

hi shaun, I've been suffering from dpdr for 5 months now, I'm from Brazil and I can't afford your book but I would if it were half price in 4x, can you do it for me?

[@joespinelli3604]

Felt I was getting to a better point with my DP but the past week or so it’s come back hard. It’s been rough mainly worrying that I’m developing Alzheimer’s as I’m having trouble recalling things and feel I lose my train of thought mid sentence. I question the meaning of words and if I actually understand them. Wish everyone experiencing DP a speedy recovery

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry Joe, worries about loss of memory or time are super common with DPDR. I know they can be scary but they will fade away and stop completely as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/

[@AfghanFTW]

How are you feeling joe?

[@joespinelli3604]

@@AfghanFTW it's up and down but I mainly trending in a positive direction I believe. Following Shaun's DP manual and trying my best to stay distracted and change my thought habit. How are you?

[@StarHarvestOfficial]

Great conversation! How long did he experience this for? Seems like only a few months.

[@davebudd6169]

About a year :)

[@StarHarvestOfficial]

@Dave Budd So proud of you buddy. Glad you've got you're life back. Crushing it 💪

[@bjthd8699]

Hi Sean how can I contact you ?

[@lakshaysharma9742]

Is it normal that i cannot remember of being normal like i cannot recall my past life imformation properly like how i was in the past is it dp symptom

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, concentration + memory issues are very common with DPDR 😊 I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/

[@lakshaysharma9742]

@@Dpmanual thanks soo much ,and you also experienced nihilism please tell me this i facing this and a constant worrying about it and finding no meaning in life like no use of existence and also everything seems meaningless is this dp symptoms , i have nihilism symptoms that scares me

[@mars__4]

Hey shaun.i have dpdr and intense anxiety. I have random and intrusive thoughts literally every second. I sometimes feel like I can't differentiate between reality and thoughts . Is it just dpdr or am I really going mad?

[@Dpmanual]

Read this, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.

[@chlochlo665]

Is it normal during dp/dr to ahve this thing where when ur looking at lets say ur phone or anything kinda close to u for everything else round u to just be blurry or seeing two of some things and seeing some random colours and all that

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/

[@mars__4]

Hey Shaun . Dpdr has affected my sense of hearing . I feel my own voice different. Is this common?And I'm also having little dreams while falling asleep which I think are hypnogogic hallucinations.Did you feel the same?

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, issues with sleeping and dreaming are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. 😊 I know it can be frustrating but they are temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/

[@caitlyndiann285]

Hi! Of course I am not a doctor so I cannot say anything for certain. But I used to have insomnia quite intensely and I had a lot of vivid dreams and imagined things as I was falling asleep. I never really thought of them as hallucinations though, I always figured it was my brain being in a state of hyperarousal (because of my anxiety that kept me awake) and my sleep drive being so strong at the same time. Unless it is highly concerning to you I dont think I would worry too much about it! I think it’s normal

[@mars__4]

@@caitlyndiann285 by the way, i also tremble a lot .. did you tremble too?

[@caitlyndiann285]

@@mars__4 i would often be very aware of my heart beat and little sensations along my body when trying to fall asleep because of the hyper vigilant anxious state I was in. Sometimes I would panic and feel my legs tremble. Occasionally if I was really sleep deprived and exhausted I would feel my legs trembling as I was falling asleep, that’s how I knew I was super tired. So yes, it’s super normal to have these anxiety based symptoms. If you are concerned about sleep, you should check out “the sleep coach school” he has so many good videos on sleep and anxiety in general!

[@mars__4]

@@caitlyndiann285 hey can we talk i am very worried about my condition. i need someone to talk who has been through this . in telegram, whatsapp or something

[@caitlyndiann285]

Hey shaun! I am no longer experiencing what I perceived to be “depersonalization” but I am still having a lot of existential thoughts that are distressing… do you think this could be more on the lines of OCD?

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Caitlyn! 😊 Don't worry, as with all anxiety-based conditions, as you recover not all of the symptoms will necessarily fade away at exactly the same rate. Some may persist a little longer than others, but that's fine, they will all fade away and stop eventually as the anxiety that's causing them disappears over time 😊 Read these articles carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/ www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.

[@joespinelli3604]

Would anyone want to start/join a group chat for those of us going through DP? It would be nice to have others to lean on who are on the road to recovery

[@sarahdiluzio8364]

Hey! I know you wrote this a few weeks ago, but I’d be interested if you still are!

[@joespinelli3604]

@@sarahdiluzio8364 hey Sarah! Yes I’m still down, I haven’t created anything official so we can connect on insta or however you want?

[@Brokenlance]

Question about the book, in the section “The Nonsense Illusion” you say that “like depression it hijacks your every thought and makes you think all you are doing in your life is worthless”. So here’s the thing, are you saying DPDR can manifest as that illusion, making you think you’re lacking purpose and that what you do is worthless? Or are you saying that DPDR hijacks your thoughts like depression, but those thoughts aren’t necessarily about purpose? Thank you for any clarification!

[@TheWMLG]

Hey Sean, can DP/DR cause distortions in your vision? Sometimes when I stare at my hand or something it ever so slightly gets bigger and smaller. Another thing is I am alway see very vague patterns in my vision, almost like a afterimage, as if you have stared at a lamp for too long and it gets ingrained in your vision if you know what I mean. Thanks 🙏

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/

[@91jarule]

​@@DpmanualHave you had any visual symptoms like after images or visual snow?

[@LoveTheEast]

Same lmk if it gets better

[@sarcasticswag6934]

Is Emotional Numbness and No thoughts a part of recovery.... My panic attacks are completely gone.... All my fears are gone but Now there Is Emotional Numbness and No thoughts at all. Can you please tell how to deal with it?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, feelings of emotional numbness are very common with DPDR 😊 I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.

[@emilyroberts5833]

Hi sean, would you recommend just going to work when experiencing depersonalisation. Many thanks

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Emily, yes, a good rule of thumb is to try and live your life as normal -- The more space you give anxiety (by avoiding work / socializing etc), the more space it tends to take up! 😊 Hope that helps, and if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.

[@emilyroberts5833]

Many thanks for your reply. Yes I will definitely be getting help and also will be getting your do manual. Take care.

[@Dpmanual]

@@emilyroberts5833 No worries Emily! 😊

[@brendenleary7491]

is severe depression and suicidal thoughts common symptoms? quit high thc cannabis use and alcohol usage abruptly without a proper detox facility. Have not felt the same sense. can barely eat, life does not feel real in a dream state. feels like i am going psychotic to be honest. Going to a rehab facility asap.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Brenden, thanks for your comment. Firstly, if you are experiencing any thoughts of self-harm, please do speak to a medical professional as soon as possible. Secondly, I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍

[@edenmusic8759]

Is it common to feel depressed about not being yourself while going through DPDR?

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, experiencing depression and anxiety at the same time is quite common 😊 www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/depression-and-anxiety/faq-20057989

[@suarrex-_-4117]

people sayin they haven gone thru years just makes me lose hope how do i respond to that?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

[@shadinmahmud9708]

Can I smoke weed again like I used to?

[@Dpmanual]

Ultimately the decision is up to you. I do know of some people who have made complete DPDR recoveries and who have safely gone back to smoking weed. However, I would strongly recommend that you avoid weed and other drugs completely at the very least until you've made a complete and 100% recovery. Also, you do need to understand that if weed triggered the Depersonalization, there's always going to be a risk that it could happen again. Now, once you've recovered from DPDR and understand what the condition is, it's a lot less likely to return as an ongoing condition -- because if you ever encounter the feelings again you recognize them and can allow them to pass naturally. Again, I wouldn't recommend doing it myself, but the decision is up to you. Hope that helps!

[@armentasj9884]

Hi doe’s derealization make you like aware of your existence and surroundings?? I have that quite often

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@kiratpalkaursandhu9665]

Have you 100% recovered sir

[@Dpmanual]

Yep! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@emo.grandma]

My DPDR started after a virus … did anyone else’s start this way? Do you still think it’s anxiety based?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/

[@susan7800]

yes.. Mine started after a viral infection in february. How are you now?

[@lakshaysharma9742]

Shaun i have recovered from dp with manual but feeling of being dead is cotard syndrome thought makes me feel terrible .... So please tell that can dp convert into cotard 😭😭😭😭😭

[@lakshaysharma9742]

Please anyone could tell me thissss please pleaseee

[@lakshaysharma9742]

Shaun i ma waiting for your reply please tell thiss