Depersonalization Disorder: A Complete Guide for Parents & Families (2024)

[@Dpmanual]

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[@apocalypse12345]

If someone consumes a higher dose of weed compared to another person, would that make their recovery more challenging than the first person's?

[@Dpmanual]

@@apocalypse12345 No, that makes no difference 😊 It's not the weed (or amount of weed) that's relevant, it's the anxiety / panic attack that triggered it. Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/

[@apocalypse12345]

@@Dpmanual thanks you so much .

[@apocalypse12345]

@@Dpmanual thanks you so much.

[@Dpmanual]

@@apocalypse12345 Happy to help 😊

[@crayonangelss23]

Shaun you’re such a kind soul. Dp was nearly 20 years ago for you, and you’re still out here helping those who are hurting ❤ this is a genius video idea. I’m doing worlds better. Can’t wait to be on here one day!

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help, and looking forward to having you on the channel some day soon! 😊 ❤

[@altanilcin958]

Thanks to Connor, I'm 90% healed. I lived this to the fullest. It happened to me 2-3 times in my life. I experienced every symptom. JUST A SYMPTOM OF ANXIETY! USE VITAMINS! DO SPORT! SLEEP WELL ! PRAY ! WATCH THIS MAN! DANCE 😄 (You can see me in the old comments, I was always asking questions.)

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

Did you use medicines? I don't like medicine. I want to heal without medication

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Altan, I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! ❤️

[@timmorrisdrums]

You’re out here pushing out so much amazing content that is actually unlike anything else out there! I’m obviously fully recovered, but it always makes me happy to see these new videos that will be so extremely helpful for the whole world!

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks so much for the kind words Tim! ❤😊

[@jaredrice5280]

How did you recover. I am really struggling

[@alexishere5994]

Shaun, You are a beautiful human being. You put in words what i felt for the past month and right now. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@badblueoval302]

Thank you so much buddy!!!! I feel so much comfort watching your videos because they're so spot on!!!!! Keep up the great work and thank you for helping me feel normal again and know I'm not alone!!!!!

[@Dpmanual]

So glad you've been finding the videos helpful! 😊❤️ And don't worry, you're not alone and you can and will get 100% back to normal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4XChnd4aspmg5Y

[@mamacitazfuentes8755]

Thank you 🙏🏽 I just sent this to my mom I tried several times to explain to her how I feel and she don’t get it, but this will definitely help. I appreciate you.

[@Dpmanual]

So happy to hear that 😊 I hope it helps her to understand what you're feeling ❤️

[@autumnwhittington3396]

Thank you, i have struggled off and on with DP/DR for a year now due to a severe panic attack. Now, everytime i have a panic or anxiety attack i have Derealization, its so scary. I feel emotionaless to everything and everyone. Sometimes i look at loved ones and think "why do they look that way?" "Have they always looked that way?" "What if i dont recognize them?" "Who are they?" Etc. i have severe OCD as well and health anxiety, sometimes im scared im slipping into psychosis because i feel so crazy. Your videos have helped a lot, thank you and praise Jesus's name for healthy recovery for everyone. ❤

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful ❤😊 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 my book The Depersonalization Manual. 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 👍

[@jaredrice5280]

I feel exactly the same. Had like 6 severe panic attacks after an initial drug induced one at festival

[@simonray4838]

It feels like the universe is just one big line and that everything is absolute and that are no accidents

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry Simon, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao shaun sono cambiato in viso e pure fisicamente e' normale? ciao❤❤❤❤

[@LocalMachine]

We love Shaun. Thanks so much for this resource to provide for family, friends and loved ones.

[@Dpmanual]

🙏❤️😊

[@raxomy]

Please listen to this guy 3-2 years ago i felt this is it The end of the world for me But now i even forgot that i had it Its not permanent Its YOU

[@Dpmanual]

Delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊❤️

[@Clarkie2K]

Thank you much sir for the big help, it helps me alot on overcoming this DPDR, we can get this DPDR go away guys.

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help 😊❤️

[@tomasrodriguez8662]

you are the best shaun

[@Dpmanual]

😊🙏❤️

[@sharoncrowley304]

Love your videos - thank you, so helpful

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks Sharon, I'm glad to hear it 😊🙏❤️

[@ShowbizStars01]

With severe physical symptoms

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, physical symptoms are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-exhaustion-and-muscle-pain/

[@crayonangelss23]

I’ve been in your shoes. Shaun is an incredible resource. Lay down the foundation of your recovery one step at a time. What’s one small thing you can do today to push yourself towards normal living? Try to keep doing those small things and it will add up into recovery ❤

[@unraveledultimatefate]

You confronted this with evidence that this is totally psychosomatic. And no brain has been damaged by using marijuana or other drugs, and I'm completely okay. And everyone can be depersonalized. In response to any type of dramatic reaction, it may be a changing mood in which you find it hard to integrate and understand this can cause depression or just the personal administration as well, which means. When I first had the depression reaction to something.I had ADP before I smoke.Weed and this had no effect so might be peace as a result of my bad experiences with things innocent and a collection of traumatic experiences and an unpleasant encounters in social situations and this build up in subconscious mind can really have an impact

[@ishowslow2311]

Im emotionally numb all the time

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, feelings of emotional numbness are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@antoineperkins1332]

How you deal with it & how long u been feeling that way?

[@harrymorgan1981]

Is it apart of DPDR to be asking yourself questions like “how am I talking” how am I moving, this is something that comes a long every now and then and it can make things difficult, it’s like I don’t trust myself or I’m worried that my conscious mind doesn’t have control over it, it’s interesting but scary sometimes.

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry Harry, intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@diartahazrolli9411]

Hi Shaun! Hmm sometime i feel so calm and relax and i start to think why i still have dp/dr?! Sometimes i feel more anxious and with mood swings but this year i feel better than last year but is normal to be such a slow process to overcome 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment! 😊 So DPDR is an anxiety-based condition and cannot exist without anxiety. Even though you may think you are completely calm, you are still feeling anxious. Maybe you're not anxious relative to having a full-blown panic attack, but your baseline level of anxiety has been raised, and so even though you may not realise it, what you consider to be calm now is not what 'calm' is to someone without an anxiety condition. Think of it like this: If you weren't feeling any anxiety, you wouldn't even be checking in to see if you felt DPDR. But don't worry -- all of the symptoms will fade away and stop completely as your recovery continues. 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/

[@royalerats3072]

hello, i've been following your channel for a few years now but only recently my dpdr seems to have gotten worse (feeling more dissociated from reality, all my previous symptoms only worse) due to having an eating disorder and the stresses of being in an inpatient unit. I've had dpdr for over 4 years, non-stop. every second of every day i feel disconnected and like i'm living in a movie, unable to recognise people and looking at animals like they are aliens. I couldn't even picture myself even though I see myself daily. I've just been stressing that maybe what I have is not dpdr, or one of the worst cases of it at least. because everything i've read about people's experiences are that they have a period of time in a dpdr state (a few minutes to a few weeks) then they return to normal until the dpdr is triggered again. i just feel really lost with the fact i can't even remember what life used to feel like because i haven't had a second out of it since 2020. any help would be appreciated :)

[@Dpmanual]

Hi there 😊 Don't worry, fears like that are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very helpful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/reasons-think-cant-recover/

[@imsflashyt6856]

Learn to cope with dpr and accpect it stay away from drugs caffine etc talk to someone that u trust that wont judge u and most important remember that feeling ur going through is just ur brain playing tricks with u

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment! 😊

[@ShowbizStars01]

How to treat chonic panic attack

[@raxomy]

Youre having a panic attack because you're thinking about it Keep yourself busy and dont think about "not having a panic attack"

[@unraveledultimatefate]

Then I understood your intention and approach regarded That I don't have it anymore.And I don't really want to smoke with anymore because I just Don't. Want to use substances that can be dangerous to mental health and go to the health without Recommendation from a doctor.

[@anatolips]

You help me a lot man i only dont now why my head is sometimes so heavy and it feels likes the world ist drifting and my sight becomes like a pov and thats why i get scared that i have brain canver or something because i can feel my head

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ And read this too, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

I have DPDR throughout the day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Will I recover? Please help someone to recover

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, 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/

[@SmhgbSmhgb]

Hello Shaun, I will try to explain as best as I can with my limited English. I have been experiencing DPDR for about a year now, and what seems to be triggering it is existential OCD. To overcome this, as you recommended in your videos, whenever I have an unwanted thought, I try to focus on something else. I also follow some basic techniques. Besides these, I have a trauma from my childhood, and they say that this trauma might be affecting my DPDR and that addressing this trauma might help me heal. However, my only concerns right now are my existential OCD, and I think this is why it persists. Do you think this could be related to the trauma?

[@SmhgbSmhgb]

They say that I cannot heal unless I address my trauma. Is this true?

[@SmhgbSmhgb]

This question was actually answered in your video, thank you!"

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️😊

[@user-li6pf4xh5t]

I’ve been struggling with DPDR for 7 years and im now 18. I can’t remember what it feels like to be present and im somehow anxious to recover in fear of it being overwhelming or more uncomfortable than what im experiencing??

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 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 my book The Depersonalization Manual. 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 👍

[@user-li6pf4xh5t]

@@Dpmanual thank you for replying. I’m currently trying therapy with a specialist:)

[@Dpmanual]

@@user-li6pf4xh5t Happy to help 😊

[@missaeltorres7787]

Going through dpdr for a really bad trip. People tell me I had an ego death and it makes it much worse. I don’t feel the same as I used to

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 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 my book The Depersonalization Manual. 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 👍

[@ailbhehickey9065]

Can someone who is genuinely recovering from dpdr sometimes fear that they aren’t if they over think things like “have i acc improved” and hyper focus on how trying to remember if they felt better or worse a couple weeks prior

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, experiences like that are common during the recovery process 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@ShowbizStars01]

Hi Shaun ,im from Pakistan ,i want more lectures specially from you on severe panic attack physical symptoms

[@Dpmanual]

You can find a list of the physical symptoms of panic attacks here 😊 www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/signs-panic-attack

[@shapackgaming4629]

I am also from Pakistan. Surprisingly, doctors here recognise dpdr better than the doctors in Europe.

[@Dpmanual]

@@shapackgaming4629 Really? Wow that's interesting, I'd be interested to know why 😊

[@mohammadrohan7093]

​@@shapackgaming4629Hey?

[@mohammadrohan7093]

​@@shapackgaming4629 Hey?

[@shaheershahul3277]

Where is recovering video?

[@Dpmanual]

Read this, I think you'll find it very helpful 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@trevorfidencio6391]

I feel like im not really depersonalized, but I feel really weird still. Like, im kinda coming out of depersonalization, but something just seems off, I can't explain the feeling.

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Trevor, remember that anxiety is a spectrum of symptoms, and DPDR is just one of them. So on your path to recovery you may feel less of one and more of another, that's perfectly normal 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@zoricavojvodic1303]

Shaun can you get the feeling that everything is already predicted

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@shaheershahul3277]

Dp+hypersomnia

[@michelepiras7946]

hey shaun, tomorrow i have to do a sedation in the hospital for a small surgery and i am quite worried because i think that i will be high after and feel the same feeling that i had when i got DP two years ago, do you have any suggestion? i also don’t know if it will be the same feeling of smoking weed

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Michele, don't worry - Even though they might at times feel experientially similar, medical sedation is completely different from the anxiety-based feelings of DPDR. Good luck with the surgery 😊❤

[@michelepiras7946]

@@Dpmanual yes it was completely different and it went really well, thank you shaun!

[@Dpmanual]

@@michelepiras7946 Happy to hear it! 😊

[@SeananPardodys]

Is it bad to often go back to articles or posts about dpdr and the symptoms to reassure urself at times u feel like ur going crazy

[@Dpmanual]

Read this, I think you'll find it helpful 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/

[@BahijaLmalkiBahijaLmalki]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dpmanual]

❤️😊❤️

[@Userr368]

Do u know anyone who started smoking weed after recovering from dp

[@Dpmanual]

Read + watch this article and video, I think you'll find them very useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/weed-after-depersonalization/

[@milanmarkovic5231]

Hey shaun! Can dpdr increase touch sensation

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, as with all anxiety-based conditions, DPDR can caused hyperawareness of your body, including the sensations of touch 😊 www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/sensory-problems

[@trevorfidencio6391]

How can I contact you Shaun?

[@Dpmanual]

www.dpmanual.com/coaching/ 😊

[@metaman1488]

Any interest in making a video about DPDR linked to OCD?

[@Dpmanual]

Interesting idea, I'll keep it in mind! 😊

[@metaman1488]

@@Dpmanual Many have OCD linked to DPDR. Would appreciate that dearly.

[@Dpmanual]

@@metaman1488 Noted 😊👍

[@magdiar6148]

Hi Shaun I love Ur videos and I'm suffering from dp/Dr right now but I have a prblm I'm okay alone I don't get panicked or anxious at all but the first second my parents start talking to me and getting close I feel I'm going panicked so bad do U have a solution for that like when they get closer I feel like who are they I don't recognise them anymore pls help me ❤

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. If they're not familiar with DPDR you can show them this video which will clear things up for them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_dqqeberV-qpo Secondly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles 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 👍

[@magdiar6148]

@@Dpmanual I feel like if they know it will get worst because they will keep asking me how U doing and keep reminding me I feel not telling them until recovery is the good choice

[@SeananPardodys]

Can dpdr feel different on different days like that feeling of being in a dream. Can some days feel like a kind off different type of dream? Sometimes it feels like it’s just falling deeper and deeper

[@Dpmanual]

Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@rlsstudio2305]

Will one beer just one beer affect my dpdr?

[@Dpmanual]

Read this carefully, I think you'll find it useful 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-alcohol-cause-depersonalization/

[@cristianarleo4916]

bravo

[@Dpmanual]

😊🙏❤️

[@vasylusa532]

Hello, the question is, can the temperature rise to 37.1-37.2 during derealization and depersonalization? And when it's hot outside, can it get worse because of that. Thanks friend for the answer

[@Dpmanual]

Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/ 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.

[@alejandromazzola4393]

I've been watching your videos and I've seen that to I guess get to help recover is to not obsess or think Abt it but then when I do feel normal or good again I think am I still in derealization or am I normal again and then I think those thoughts and now I'm going back through derealization

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Alejandro, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@daumele]

Shaun, I just want to make sure once and for all because I keep thinking again and again that I have something else than DP and DR. Had a panic attack January 15th. January 22nd DPDR hits me very hard. Since then, it was veeery gradual healing. But now, a week ago or so, it got worse again. Symptoms in the beginning were very intense and awful: light sensitivity, weird vision, feeling disconnected a lot, no appetite etc. But for past few months, only floaters and tinnitus are left. And DPDR hits very slightly during the day. Few hours before bed I feel completely fine. Except this last week is so awful. I lost hope again, cannot enjoy day to day things.. Mind just shuts down, I cannot think forwards or backwards. Should I do health exams again just to be sure or better keep living and avoiding DPDR thoughts? Should I go to psychologist maybe? Thanks.

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Daumele! 😊 Don’t worry, from what you've described that all sounds like a very typical case of DPDR to me. I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. If you're in any doubt take a look through the list of symptoms here and see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-10-most-common/ 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 my book The Depersonalization Manual. And yes of course, 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.

[@SeananPardodys]

During recovery can u feel a lot more present and normal but still get extremely anxious over the what ifs. Like ur generally feeling a lot better but still suffering some symptoms

[@Dpmanual]

Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

You say genetics play the role of me, my father, I had electricity in the brain. Do I have DPDR for a chronic cause of cannabis, and forever, I have the feeling throughout the week throughout the day?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, 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/

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

@@Dpmanual Does inheritance play a role in this? I don't take any medications?

[@Dpmanual]

@@RobotRobot-ho6mb I address that specifically here 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_dqqeberV-qpo

[@Nisha-qu9yn]

I'm not able to get my focus off depersonalisation.What to do?

[@Dpmanual]

Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊 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.

[@daanvd3734]

Do you think its possible to let go of solipsism and the thought revolving around that theory? because of my dpdr it really scares me

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@Jj19817-k]

Can you get seizures from this disorder?

[@Dpmanual]

Anxiety-based conditions don't typically trigger seizures, unless you're already predisposed to seizures or have a history of epilepsy. But 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.

[@Jj19817-k]

@@Dpmanual oh I was just wondering cause I never had any seizures but feeling like I’m going to faint

[@Dpmanual]

@@Jj19817-k Feeling like you're going to faint is common with all anxiety-based conditions 😊 www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/fainting

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

O DPDR pode causar doenças cardíacas ou qualquer coisa no corpo?

[@Dpmanual]

I answer that here 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_dqqeberV-qpo

[@Artur-dv2rb]

When my dpdr is getting worse, I fear that I might lose control or become psychotic. Is it possible?

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, fears like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frightening but they’re harmless and temporary and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 Read these carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/ www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/ 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.

[@SeananPardodys]

If I was someone who occasionally got drunk and it never caused me any problems or caused any form of anxiety or derealisation is it ok if I get drunk sometime occasionally a couple weeks after I’m fully recovered from a bad trip induced weed derealization? I don’t plan on ever smoking weed again btw just ocasiona alcohol

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

Did you recover?

[@Dpmanual]

Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-alcohol-cause-depersonalization/

[@jimhickey4985]

Is it normal for someone with dpdr to end up convincing themselves that they have felt this way their whole life and are only just realising it and that now that you’ve realised it it’s forever

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Jim! Yes, don't worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/ And read this carefully too, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/reasons-think-cant-recover/

[@jimhickey4985]

@@Dpmanual is it common for people with dpdr to look back at memories and feel convinced they felt this way a bunch in the past. Kind of like a false ish memory or a real memory with a false emotion attached on

[@Dpmanual]

@@jimhickey4985 Yes, worries about memory are very common with DPDR too: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/

[@Jj19817-k]

Can you wake up feeling disoriented like feeling a bit off

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@Jj19817-k]

@@Dpmanual thanks also my final question, seeing a bright light corner of your eye related to this disorder?

[@Dpmanual]

@@Jj19817-k Visual symptoms are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/ 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.

[@Jj19817-k]

@@Dpmanual understandable it’s pretty scary thinking having brain injury or something that can affect your vision thinking it’s something horrible

[@Dpmanual]

@@Jj19817-k It's scary but you can and will get 100% back to normal 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@ailbhehickey9065]

I have a question about recovery? During recovery can u still have really bad days/ panic attacks

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@ailbhehickey9065]

@@Dpmanual so even if u have a horrible panic attack possibly one of ur worst ones after feeling better for a couple days hat doesn’t mean you’ve actually got worse or baxk to swuare one

[@Dpmanual]

@@ailbhehickey9065 Square one was not knowing what the condition was 😊 Now you know what it is and you're on the road to recovery ❤ Keep up the good work 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.

[@jonatas9736]

Shaun, I have a question and I would like you to answer it. How do you distinguish DPDR from obsessive compulsive disorder? Do you think DPDR can evolve into OCD? Since my DPDR began I have noticed this obsessive side, fixed ideas, intrusive thoughts, I am afraid that my depersonalization is becoming something worse, lately I have felt intense fear, physical symptoms like "ringing" in the ear when I am very anxious, I wonder if I'm crossing some line of no return, as if I'll never go back to normal or literally escape reality, help me.

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, obsessive thinking is a common symptom among all anxiety-based conditions 😊 DPDR won't turn into something worse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_dqqeberV-qpo And there is no line that you can cross that you can't recover from 😊 I address that fear specifically here: www.dpmanual.com/articles/reasons-think-cant-recover/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qWdXR8eaeMaZI 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.

[@EveSincl]

I’m going through the same thing as you , I get all these incredibly weird symptoms like the ear ringing , along with a lot of others. I’ve always had OCD but it’s got a lot worse since , my dpdr began June last year and it’s so much better than it was back then but it’s still not great. Trust me, it’s normal, and nothing to worry about at all

[@user-ir9ip3zz1j]

I have ear ringing too dude it’s common with this but I’m glad I’m not alone.

[@mohammadrohan7093]

Sir my depersonalisation was almost at the end from last 2-3 weeks I was feeling great and I was so happy it was ending no thoughts and no symptoms it was ending but two days back ago I was in car at back seat and similar thing happened to me which caused depersonalisation ( it was from a bad weed experience in car I thought I was dying and everything is in loops ) and I felt the same scene like time was slowing down and I'm dying I panicked but somehow managed to distract myself and reached home but from two days back ago it has come again and it is more terrifying now it is more difficult than the starting I'm feeling the same scene every 30 mins and I'm getting weird thoughts of dying and my body feels so bad 24/7 please tell me what should I do I'm feeling so depressed because it was almost at the end I was so happy but idk why it came back and now it's more difficult :( Please help me

[@SeananPardodys]

Hey lad I had a similar thing happen to me couple weeks ago, it’s svaey but trust me ur ok. There’s bumps in the road with recovery but recovery is more of a stock chart going up and down than a stright line up

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

@@SeananPardodys Did you recover?

[@SeananPardodys]

@@RobotRobot-ho6mb still recovering, working on accepting dpdr rather than trying to run away from it

[@mohammadrohan7093]

​@@SeananPardodysTrying to recover and accept it . I hope we'll get through this soon

[@imsflashyt6856]

Bro do u think depression and dpr feels the same?

[@Dpmanual]

DPDR and depression are different conditions but can exacerbate each other -- I address that issue in the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_dqqeberV-qpo

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

Can I recover without medications? I have DPDR throughout the day throughout the week?

[@Dpmanual]

I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/ And if you have any further questions on medication please don’t hesitate to speak to a medical professional.

[@RobotRobot-ho6mb]

@@Dpmanual A genética tem um papel no transtorno?

[@Dpmanual]

@@RobotRobot-ho6mb I address that in this video 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_dqqeberV-qpo

[@milanmarkovic5231]

Shaun,can stress be that high that dp can't activate

[@Dpmanual]

Remember that DPDR is just one of a spectrum of anxiety symptoms, and some people can experience it more or less than others 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@ailbhehickey9065]

Is it normal for it to be at different level of severity’s throughout the day

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Ailbhe, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@ailbhehickey9065]

@@Dpmanual I have onne more question sorry, and thanks for the reply btw. Can someone still be experiencing the symptoms of disconnection and unreal while being calmed down

[@Dpmanual]

@@ailbhehickey9065 Read this carefully Ailbhe, I think you'll find it very helpful 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/

[@zoricavojvodic1303]

Shaun can stress be so high that dp dont activate and you xir

[@Dpmanual]

Read this, I think you'll find it helpful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/

[@chudaran]

Hello Shaun. Thank you so much for all that you're doing, it has helped me progress along my path to recovery ❤️. I sometimes get intrusive thoughts that while I have dp/dr I am only actuvely conscious then and that life sort of feels too real/overwhelming. Is this a common anxiety symptom as well?

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@chudaran]

​@@Dpmanual thank you so much ❤️

[@sharellmathis419]

I self diagnosed myself with depersonalization i never got diagnosed with it but i do experience symptoms of it ever since 2023 im mostly researching things feeling emotionally numb or just feeling anxious and anxiety and feeling out of body all time

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Sharell 😊 If you're in any doubt take a look through the list of symptoms here and see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-10-most-common/ 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.

[@zoricavojvodic1303]

Shaun how can i know if i have dp or i am dead

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@user-ir9ip3zz1j]

Well i can tell you that a dead man can’t type out a comment.

[@shaheershahul3277]

Please put recovering video🥲🙏🏻

[@Dpmanual]

Read this, I think you'll find it very helpful 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@zoricavojvodic1303]

Shaun can people look like npcs in a video game

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, experiences like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be scary but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@jaredrice5280]

Shaun I really need your help. I have this BAD for the last 4 months. Started at a panic attack at a festival after weed / mdma. Can you please contact me

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Jared, thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time. So 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. You can and will recover, 100%. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. 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 👍

[@EveSincl]

I felt 4 months in that my life was over but I’m now a year in, it took me a good 6 months to start to feel better but I am genuinely so much better now even though I’m not fully recovered. Changing my environment helped, I sold my car and got a different one, I moved my whole bedroom around changed my bedsheets, the things in my room, the lighting, everything. Might seem ridiculous , but it really helped me.you will get better. I promise

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao le persone lo sperimentano dopo un trauma come e' successo a me dopo aver tolto il metadone tutto insieme dopo 17 anni ke lo bevevo ciao e grazie❤❤❤❤

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, 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/

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao io ho tolto il metadone perke' mi sono ritrovato in galera per colkpa del mio ex avvocato e' stata la rabbia a farmi togliere il metadone di botto non sapendi cosa mi sarebbe successo ciao

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao da quando ho questo problema sono cambiato completamente nel fisico e hi preso 18 kg e' nornale?

[@cristianarleo4916]

ti ripeto quando ero in astinenza mi sono sentito entrare come una persona dentro di me e poi non sono stato piu' male fisicamenre ma mi sentivo un altro secondo te puo' essere la depersonalizzazione? ciao

[@cristianarleo4916]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dpmanual]

❤️😊❤️

[@cristianarleo4916]

vorrei farti una domanda la deper e dereal possono cambiarti anche fisicamente come peso in piu' ecc ecc ciao se puoi rispondimi grazie

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, like all anxiety-based conditions, DPDR can have physical effects 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-exhaustion-and-muscle-pain/

[@cristianarleo4916]

grazie shaun

[@Dpmanual]

@@cristianarleo4916 😊😊

[@cristianarleo4916]

buona notte shaun

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao shaun ma io non ho ansia

[@Dpmanual]

Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very helpful 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao shaun io sono italiano non capisco

[@Dpmanual]

@@cristianarleo4916 You can use Google Translate 😊 translate.google.com/

[@cristianarleo4916]

ok

[@cristianarleo4916]

bravo

[@Dpmanual]

😊🙏

[@cristianarleo4916]

ciao shaun e' normale aver paura di non tornare piu' com'ero prima?