Depersonalization VS Derealization - What's The Difference?

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What's the difference between Depersonalization and Derealization?
Do you need to treat Depersonalization and Derealization separately? Can you get rid of one but not the other?
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Disclaimer: Please note that the medical information contained within this video is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a professional physician and is not a recommendation of specific therapies

[@Dpmanual]

Have YOU been experiencing more DP or DR? Leave a comment to let me know! 😊 And check out my COMPLETE guide to DP Recovery at bit.ly/3oaUzO3

[@garbislan7656]

I want to eat and not gain weight l

[@int-rachidamessaoudi6152]

Pleasee can you send me the manual pleasee i really can't buy it,please can you help me

[@chipmunk1900]

Shaun O Conor my Big Brother I have lost my strength I'm feeling my hands without strength will It come back

[@chipmunk1900]

@@garbislan7656 me to I'm fat from medication

[@chipmunk1900]

when will my strength come back ????

[@EthanMcDonald]

I finally beat it. And you saved me from the brink of suicide. I cannot put into words how you impacted my life

[@mahmoudalsaraf2119]

Did you recover 100/100 and what are the tips that helped get rid of it?

[@Dpmanual]

That's so wonderful to hear. I'm delighted that you've recovered! ❤️

[@beyzanurturan6318]

what did you do get rid of it?

[@feranmiodubanjo734]

Amazing

[@abhimanyu7010]

How

[@jonathanvasquez968]

Dp is like watching yourself in a movie it’s pretty cool for a little

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry Jonathan, 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/

[@vegavega3068]

I’m 16 and have been struggling with both for a year now, due to weed. I feel so numb, blank, and disconnected from reality. It all feels like a dream and it’s not getting any better. These videos help so much and are very relieving knowing the actual truth behind this horrifying disorder

[@theblackestblackever9339]

I'm 16 too and I'm done

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm very happy to hear the videos have been so helpful 😊 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. Secondly, I know DP 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 DP 👍

[@chipmunk1900]

@@theblackestblackever9339 broo I started weed from 15 till 16 at 16 I got DP till now I'm 18 I'm being recovery still not finished I have smoked weed so fukin much more than 4000 joints in 1year trust me .but now I'm better but still have some dr and dp let's see when we will finish recovery after next week I will go to my doctor

[@chipmunk1900]

@@Dpmanual bro question my only question at recovery I got 30 kg fat will I eat broasted and drink Pepsi after my recovery without any diet will I go like before eat everything pllzzzzz plzzzz answer me bro important very important and thank you

[@chipmunk1900]

Your life is the same as mine I started weed and at 16 I got dp dr till now I haven't got my strength back. What about you bro

[@leeah207]

Been having it for 3 months but now I'm slowly recovering thanks to Shaun's videos and articles..The key is to accept the feelings and not try to fix something which doesn't need to be fixed..Let the emotions and panic attacks come..Don't resist and you'll be okay in no time..Continue with your daily activities

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear you're recovering! 😊😊

[@shikharsrivastava1533]

Hi I'm having it since one month now how're you feeling now ?

[@salltyboi]

I gotta say, understanding these conditions makes me feel so much better

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful John 😊

[@fgstevwj]

Hey Shaun it’s good to have you back. You helped me get through some rough times and I appreciate your efforts!

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help! 😊

[@rocket505]

Stress lifting videos as always, Shaun. I thought I'd have to get rid of them both, thank you for the info.

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@heryclescampos6973]

Your videos help me a lot. I've been suffering from derealization since 2020. I hope I can get out of this. A big hug from Brazil. Thank you 🇧🇷

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear the videos have been helpful Herycles! 😊 And don't worry, you can and will recover, 100%: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

[@juliajas._]

I have been having this for a long time now. I struggle with it 24/7 but I can say it gets better and feels better when I am distracted and doing something. Such as going out with my friend or going to college. It’s still always there just because I’m always so used to thinking like this. I hope I’ll make a recovery soon. Thank you Shaun for the video. Your videos always help me feel better !

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Julia and I'm so glad the videos have been helpful! 😊 And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DP off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

[@camicardona9431]

I had a really bad experience about a year ago with THC it gave me horrible anxiety and derealization. Months pass and I’m feeling better but just a few days ago I completely relapsed and had a horrible swirling vision while at school. I’ve been watching your videos now and they’ve been making me feel so much better. Thank you so much for this❤️

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear the videos have been helpful! 😊😊

[@d3m22k]

His content is so good because he knows EXACTLY what its like going through it and the worrying thoughts that consume you when you have it, thats why he is simply the best 😜😜

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for the kind words Daniel! 😊

[@amberh9694]

Thanks Shaun your manual, videos and feedback are so helpful. Thanks to you I went from 24/7 DP (with some DR symptoms) for a little over a month no break at all it was awful, to slowly having more “normal” days between, it started with one day a week maybe then progressed to more better days. These days I’m having mostly DR moments but only about once every two weeks if that, but I don’t dwell on them and I continue with my day even though it’s hard sometimes. I went from wanting to die to almost full recovery (I say that because I truly believe I’m near the end of this and I know my recovery is coming!) and it’s all because of your help. -Amber H.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks so much for your comment Amber and I'm so happy to hear that the DP Manual has been so useful 😊 Stay strong, keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! 😊

[@saamtech]

I owe my life to this guy! Thank you!

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks Sam, happy to help! 😊😊

[@miamarx6823]

this video is so amazing and relatable .this account made me recover from my dr allthough i still struggle with dp . your videos make me feel like im not alone on this and that a lot of people around me suffer the same .

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Mia and I'm very happy to hear the videos have been so useful 😊 Keep up the good work, and you're not alone!

[@v1nt4ged0ll2]

your videos are so helpful !! i got dp/dr from a bad drug experience and since i found out about your channel and your website it’s been so much better and recovery is going really well, thank you so much !! 🖤🖤

[@Dpmanual]

I'm delighted to hear the videos + website have been so helpful! Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! 😊

[@nataliegosik3406]

We’re in the same situation unfortunately! I’m glad you found this KZbin Channel though. You got this!

[@KJFILM19936]

This channel continues to save my life. Ty

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help 😊

[@phdplays9398]

I have suffered from DP for about 6 months now and it all started when I was smoking weed heavily. overtime I began to feel unreal and I felt like I was in a dream constantly and I couldn't leave my house. after that I decided to stop using marijuana so I took a couple month break from it. eventually when I was feeling normal again I decided to use marijuana again and it was some of the strongest stuff you can buy. I took two hits and about 5 mins later I started to hallucinate and hear things that weren't there it was the scariest thing I have ever experienced, now almost two months later I am still having DP and I cant stop thinking about it. thank you for making these videos.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the videos have been helpful 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP 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 😊 You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@dimetrodon2250]

I’m afraid of not being able to interact with my interests, the sensation of having no emotional connections to them prevents me from getting engrossed. In this state I sometimes feel like I’m completely desensitized to my emotions, thoughts, and fears. I’m also afraid of neglecting these interests as well, that they will fade for those other reasons. I remember last time I was still able to distract myself with some of my interests, certain games, comics, and KZbin videos. But those same hobbies and interests just don’t feel right anymore, and that I can’t reach that level of engrossingness. Like this “wrongness” overtakes me and i simply don’t know what to do. I feel like I can’t draw anymore because I loved drawing, like I can’t watch sci-fi or read comics anymore because I loved those things, that I can’t watch my favorite streamers/content creators anymore because I enjoyed it before. This sensation that I’m deriving no pleasure or enjoyment from them is much too strong. I’m also afraid of not being able to care about things that happen that I should care about, both in real life and in fiction. How do I alleviate this? How do I keep myself from feeling like that?

[@IZN7]

Wow Shaun. Thanks for the video. You don't know how much I respect you. And your dp manual is very helpful. I am still dealing with it and I am practicing what you tell in your audiobook. This video is so good and you are looking so handsome bro 😊

[@Dpmanual]

Ha, I do my best! 😊 Thanks for the comment and keep up the good work! 😊

[@IZN7]

@@Dpmanual 😃

[@Lola-Yo]

This is so interesting. I’m not diagnosed, but I started with DR about 15 years ago, I had suffered prolonged bullying & anxiety in the workplace, then I left & started a new job. In the great new job, I think I had PTSD, a delayed reaction. started getting DR, feeling like I was in a fish bowl looking out. I looked at my computer screen & everything was jumbled and I didn’t understand what I was looking at. The attacks started coming in waves, one after another. Gradually it settled and stopped. Fast forward 15 years, I began getting DP, usually when I was a bit stressed about travelling and I almost always get it on vacations. It starts where I’m trying to remember something in my head, then i realise I don’t recognise the thoughts as my own, this feels so horrible and frightening & a feeling of detachment from everything, but I know it will pass, so I try to relax and let it go it’s natural way. It happened on a flight once, when I was anxious about driving a car in a strange country. Just wanted to share my experience, if it helps anyone.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment -- I'm glad you found the video useful and delighted to hear you're feeling better! 😊

[@barneyisbay6139]

1:30 i literally started screaming. I’ve said it this way for years and people just don’t get it or think I’m crazy and the fact you said it the same way I do is insane! I’m so glad I’m not alone in this

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful Barney! And don't worry, you're not going crazy 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/

[@siddhijainkhilosiya]

Hi Shaun Thank you for your videos .This helped in my hard time also your suggestion to consult doctor was very helpful to me. Thank you

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to help! 😊😊

[@twl107]

Hey everyone!! We are all in this together!! YOU WILL GET BETTER!! It takes time but not too long…if your freaking out a quick fix is to try your best to distract yourself!! Coloring books help!!

[@Dpmanual]

Great tip! 😊😊

[@twl107]

Love you! god bless you brother your helping me and now I want to help others…have co workers that smoke a ton of pot and been telling them to quit for their own mental health and they are actually making changes!! Usually ppl are peer pressured into things but I’m peer pressuring them out😂

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help! 😊

[@CookieVibes]

Great content man! I feel like I'm passed from being really freaked out by dpdr to tolerating it even thought I still don't like it. I wouldn't call it full acceptance but it's a definite improvement. I've been in the intense anxiety cycle for about a year. I had major cardiophobia and physical symptoms for about eight months and when that began to recover, i got with dpdr which Ive had for about three months. I'm just curious if your experience was similar or not, I know we all get hit by anxiety differently so I'm more or less just curious. Thanks again, your content has helped me a lot with this part of the process.

[@gabeschmitt22]

Hey man the same thing happened with me except for I've only been dealing with this for about 3 months but I'm at the exact same stage where you are right now. You can get threw this just be confident.

[@Dpmanual]

So glad the videos have been helpful! 😊 And you can read about my own DP story here: www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/

[@harshpokharna8997]

how are you now

[@beastmusic7197]

Hi man, I need someone to talk to, will u plz help me?

[@CookieVibes]

@@beastmusic7197 what u need

[@jackrhino7465]

Hi Shaun. I just found your channel and want to thank you from the depth of my heart for everything you do here♥️ I legit thought there was something wrong with me or i was going nuts. I just watched all your videos and its extremely relieving to know everything is ok. Could you please make a detailed Video on Recovery, That would be great! Thanks so much again you really have no idea how many people you help. Greeetings from Germany!

[@Dpmanual]

Welcome to the channel Jack and I'm very glad to hear the videos have been helpful! 😊 And just so you know, I'll be launching a German version of my book in the next week or two. Although it seems like you have pretty good English! 😊

[@amineboudache492]

Hey shaun , please make a video about "Signs You're recovering from dp/dr " please !

[@Dpmanual]

Great idea, I'll certainly keep that in mind for the next batch of videos! 😊 In the meantime check out this article where I talk about just that: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@amineboudache492]

@@Dpmanual Thank you so much for your efforts ..

[@Dpmanual]

@@amineboudache492 Happy to help! 😊

[@amineboudache492]

@@Dpmanual Hey shaun , just a quick question ... Why the more i engage in the real life the more i feel stressed ?

[@GilbertSelfSELFGANG]

I’d love to see this aswell!

[@SoccerloverChickx]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful Danica 😊

[@Raz-G]

Ayyy it's out boy shaun, back at it saving humanity. Hey man I sometimes have points where I'm just really really bored and unmotivated... But thinking about going for a walk is so like, pulling? Like I really want to go for a walk, mind you, I am not a person who does any exercise.

[@rojusreifas8980]

You are the goat for real! Thank you! ❤👑

[@Dpmanual]

You're welcome! 😊😊

[@antim1914]

Knowing that if I stop my anxiety I stop dr and dp is helpful it is the only thing I know to do . I've tried everything else and it seems to get worse everyday . It feels I'm reliving the same day over and over

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP 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

[@zainnoorr]

About a month ago I smoked some strong weed and had a panic attack/hallucinations. Luckily, I was already aware of DP because I experienced it with my bad OCD. I’m improving and not having daily panic attacks anymore but am still experiencing the feelings of DP. I also feel like it has affected my sleep and causes me to wake up in the middle of the night. Did you ever experience problems with sleep? I’m truly thankful that you provide such useful information about this.

[@Dpmanual]

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

[@bobaseed4423]

Hey Shaun it's me if you remember back last year I had a mental breakdown which gave me persistent dpdr for a whole year now and only just about 4 months ago all my extensional thoughts about death and the afterlife have just disappeared I'm about 76% back to normal thankfully. One day I just got too sick tired and fed up of obsessing over these thoughts and I just didn't care anymore. I don't know if it's gone or not but now I just laugh at how these thoughts were triggering me it just sounds so silly now. But from time to time I still get the worries. I was still using weed while having dpdr cause I was 17 at the time and alcohol was hard to get. Thank you so much for everything I want to purchase your manual pretty soon as a thank you for helping me and others go through this mind messing disorder.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you're doing so well! Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery 😊

[@bassist4life775]

So should I NOT watch your videos to feel better? You have helped sooo much btw. Just found you today and am in love! I had DP/DR about 4 years ago due to THC... I matured and grew up and tried it again about a week ago... guess what? I'm back in it! Haha! But definitely the 2nd time is easier and I now know what to do to help myself. Thank you!

[@Dpmanual]

Welcome to the channel and I'm glad to hear the videos have been useful! 😊😊

[@bassist4life775]

@@Dpmanual but if im trying to get better, should I keep watching? Or should I try to ignore everything about DP/DR?

[@Dpmanual]

@@bassist4life775 Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/

[@fortknox3251]

Sean I am sorry but i felt like I needed to see some of your youtube videos I know you said not to look up stuff about it but i needed to see your other stuff so far my recovery is having its ups and downs but I know I'm gonna get through this thank you

[@Dpmanual]

Keep up the good work! 😊

[@stepfonlevelljr.9906]

So my feelings of Dp/Dr are kinda gone but the intrusive thoughts of if I exist if I’m real or am I the only conscious mind still bother me. I feel pretty normal throughout the day but still feel the anxiety from time to time

[@Dpmanual]

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

[@agentmrp]

So is this is what it's called? I keep feeling like I'm not here

[@Dpmanual]

Yep, read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@Doged44]

Thank you so much for your videos it helped me so much I thought I was going crazy

[@Dpmanual]

Glad I could help! And don't worry, you're not going crazy 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/

[@12kdog21]

Hi Shaun, my name is Kyle and my thereapist believes I am suffering from PTSD and DP/DR. The main reason I sought out therapy and psychiatry was because on the Thursday before this last Christmas I experienced a severe change in my memory, cognition and my ability to visualize and imaging things in my minds eye. I've taken several cognition and memory tests and I did well on all of them. I have developed many of the fears you have talked about and can identify with a lot of what you have said in your videos. Years ago I purchased the DP manual and you and I exchanged a email or two. I wanted to ask you if you have had experience dealing with yourself or hearing from clients the issues I stated above. Particularly about not being to use my imagination or visualize things very well in my minds eye. I'm in a very bad state and I feel like I am stuck this way and will never be able to heal. Years ago I had an experience that I felt changed my consciousness and the way I experience the world around me. I did so much research trying to figure out what had happened to me but I was never able to find any answers that explained what I had and was experiencing besides DP. I could identify with some of it but not all of it. I'm sorry I rambled. I hope you read this and I'm thankful for your vids.

[@kiyamiles1583]

Hey how are you bro I completely relate

[@elpatron9927]

I have on question that I never understood. Why did we get dp/anxiety for no reason? Like you for example you got it because of a panic attack and so did I, but why did we get that panic attack? I just never understood that because it seems like life before was absolutely good.

[@elpatron9927]

Am i the only one who feels totaly oke when its dark or cloudy but when it sunny its like you never startet to recover and you feel totaly bad. Thats actualy the biggest problem i have i mean its big enough to ask you guys and i stopped a long time ago to question stuff

[@Holden222]

yes ! everything feels so much wider and unrecognizable when it’s light

[@АртурПетрушенко-и7о]

Бро спасибо тебе, ты даешь лучик света, сам деперсонализацией страдаю, привет с Беларуси 🇧🇾🇧🇾🇧🇾

[@Dpmanual]

Рад помочь! Я выпущу русскоязычную версию своей книги в ближайшие недели, если вам это интересно. Зайдите в ближайшее время! www.dpmanual.com/purchase/

[@georgebuckley8564]

Hi Shaun, great video as always. Do these feelings (mainly DR) lead you to overanalysing everything? For example, your thoughts, emotions, vision, life etc. feel like I’ve thought about these things so much that they have become nothing.

[@Dpmanual]

Hi George, thanks for your comment 😊 And yes absolutely, intense analytical thoughts are extremely common with DP. I know they can be frustrating but they will will pass as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@georgebuckley8564]

@@Dpmanual thank you that’s a relief. Always thought I was never going to feel those feelings again as I overanalyse everything. Its changed my outlook on life miserably.

[@Dpmanual]

@@georgebuckley8564 Happy to help George 😊 And don't worry, you can and will get back to normal, 100%: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@eezxp6843]

i smoked a bong 6 years ago and had the worst panic attack of my life i really thought i was going to die, soon after this i ended up with a scary intrusive thought about dropping my baby down the stairs panic rushed in and every year i suffer with this for 2-6 weeks ive been so scared i have not managed to see a therapist yet but i am now on the list.. only last year the reality stuff crept in i hope i can lose this.. im so glad i came across you inspiration

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the videos have been so useful 😊 And don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced anxiety + DP 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 😊 You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@eezxp6843]

@@Dpmanual thankyou so much its got a grip on me lately its comforting watching your videos

[@dre9071]

Good night,your videos are originating me as things, man i'm constantly remembering my childhood memories, is this common?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, concentration + memory issues are very common with DP 😊 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/

[@thorin3998]

At first thank you so much for your videos, it seems to be exactly what i feel but i need to be sure of it to reach relax and clean mind, becouse my main symptoms it's not feeling unreal but feeling realy cloudy, isolated from world or closed in my mind, my sight is really blurred what really bothers me and reminds me about my strange feelings. At first i thought im still high becouse my symptoms have been going on since I ate weed edibles and next day after a sleepless night i was constantly checking if "high" feeling gone. Can you please assure me that is DP symptoms ? Thank you again for your work!!!

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm glad to hear the videos have been so helpful. And don't worry, that sounds like a typical case of anxiety and DP to me, but take a look through the list of symptoms on this page and see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@Swedenedc]

I've been like this for 13 years .. if eny one reading this I need to know if any one have the same symptoms.. I can't focus my eyes on one point it's like someone is shaking my head ..

[@bobaseed4423]

Depersonalization Derealisation from a bad weed experience feel like your whole vision has zoomed in by half an inch and everything completely looks different and you can't get back to where you were. You get all these bad scary thoughts like what happens when we die why do I keep crying over pointless things I am such a failure all those types of feelings/thoughts. Dpdr feels mostly annoying now cause it's just persistent 24/7 there's only some days where I feel 50% real 50% fake and those days feel great I deep down know that I'm never gonna recover and I just need to adapt to the new norm. Quiet sounds sound louder and it makes me panic trying to find out if I'm hearing things or not then I get paranoid.

[@leeah207]

Hi how are you feeling now?

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP 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

[@ketocee3729]

I'm no more worried because this has happened to be before But this is almost 3months now and I'm not getting better at all 😭

[@leeah207]

How are you now?

[@katerynakozachenko4779]

Have suffered from dpdr for 10 years and the most scary thing is existential anxiety. I can’t recover just cause there are no answers for these questions, we can’t even define what is reality in today’s world. Everything is so hard to understand…

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Kateryna, thanks for your comment! 😊 And don't worry, existential thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@katerynakozachenko4779]

@@Dpmanual feels like I’m a philosopher cause I think I need deep conversations to help me 😂

[@kevin12125]

Hi sir ...my dissassociation started in april 2021....in march i suffered from chronic gastric problems due to which i was unable to breath properly ,i thought it was asthma and due to wrong diagnosis...i was in stress for a month...then i got physically fit and all at once dissassociaton started...i went to neuro and got my eeg and mri done it was all good....even took b12 shots and vit d ...still dissassociation is there....i can feel everything around me is real but i cant concentrate properly..

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP 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! 😊 Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@brianaz3587]

Hello can someone help me save me please! im struggling with some really bad mental illness (no diagnosed yet) i think it could be schizophrenia but theres a thing i read stories of people with schizophrenia all day and night and its really rare to find someone with my symptons it started with derealization i remember i woke up one day and started watching my mind separated from my body and it was feeling like some first person game it was weird but it didnt affect my life at all it was fun at the time and i didnt pay attetion to it after that i started having so much anxiety and panic attacks and in the next 12 days i was waking up everday at 5am i was feeling that my body was changing and i started thinking i was having night seizures... one day i woke up was walking around the street and noticed that my mind just dissapeared like the perception in my eyes my mind is not there anymore my mind also went completly blank thats the most scary part theres no images i cant visualize or imagine i also feel robotic my movements my head feels weird i cant feel emotions and everything looks like im watching an image from an old pc monitor i dont know what to do its hell i dont feel motivation cant project future or remember past what should i do im really desperate

[@loisakinyele3452]

can i use this video as a source for my tiktok? I talk about mental health on tiktok and I think its necessary to ask for your consent to use a clip for tiktok. You summarised it perfectly.

[@Dpmanual]

Sure, go for it 😊

[@leanneperkins1192]

I feel like the DP/DR has gone but the existential thoughts are still there? Ones like ‘how do I even exist? What does it mean to be human? And just feeling strange being in a body. (I know that sounds super crazy) but when I was in the thick of it these were the thoughts my brain was producing all the time. The thoughts cause me to feel like I’m going to have a panic attack 🙁

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Leanne, thanks for your comment 😊 Don't worry, as with all anxiety-based conditions it's perfectly normal for some symptoms to fade away more slowly than others, but they will all stop completely. And remember that existential thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: 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 DP.

[@bluemountaine]

@Dpmanual Is it possible for DP and DR to be induced by - or experienced during - a psychotic episode? Or should we totally separate them?

[@nataliebudhai7891]

I feel like I only have eyes and I have no body and Im watching my life happen but I’m not living it. And I’m in a different reality.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Natalie -- Don't worry, I know they can be frightening but thoughts and feelings like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@leeah207]

How are you now?

[@elliehayward7398]

Im not sure if you will awnser but i have Dr and Dp ecxept it has blead in to my day to day life even when I'm not stressed or panicked so I am constantly in a derealization state throughout my day and its been that way for about 4 months . So I'm not sure what to do because I know I have very bad anxiety and paranoia but I'm no sure if fixing that will help my dpdr as it is happening all the time

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Ellie, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP/DR 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. And read this article in particular, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/ 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 DP 👍

[@JunaidKhan-ii1nc]

I have another one question whenever I go brother home is out of station ifell I don't have dp/Dr but I go my home ifell dp/Dr Distance between my home town and brother home town is about 8hrs. Through train I go my bro house ifell some relief

[@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. Secondly, I know DP 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 DP 👍

[@brooketmpsnn8666]

i had a bad reaction to thc 6 months ago where i felt like i kept skipping time like i was awake but would blink and i would be in a different place and it would be a different time and i couldn’t remember what i had done in the time and it was terrifying that i had no control over myself eventually i went to sleep and it stopped but ever since then i have had dp, i keep thinking back to the time i had the bad reaction i have thought about it everyday because i can’t explain how i just can’t remember or explain what happened and it’s so scary like how am i meant to know it won’t happen again idk it just feels hopeless i just wanna get over it i am trying to not be bothered by it and it goes away for a few weeks but then i will have a massive breakdown where it just gets so bad and i’m so anxious this happened again yesterday i feel like i’m gonna have it forever i see people saying they have had it for 6 years idk i just can’t imagine it going away fully

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Brooke, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP 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 😊 You can and will recover, and much sooner than you think. Please read this carefully, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

[@gabeschmitt22]

Hey Shaun I just want to say the passed few days I've been doing so much better from it I haven't watched a video or searched up on Google about dp and anxiety at all and I want to know if that's a sign of recovering where u stop stressing out over it.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Gabe, yes that's a very good sign! 😊 Keep up the good work and check out this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@delooo7146]

What part of brain is shut off while dpdr comes in?

[@Dpmanual]

It's more about the part of the brain that's switched on (the anxious fight-or-flight response)😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@goldenk5099]

Is it ok to cry when you feel to much stress and anxiety?

[@leeah207]

Yess

[@Dpmanual]

Yes of course ❤️ And if you're feeling particularly sad or depressed, please don't hesitate to speak to a medical health professional

[@psilopsychic]

Can you please give me some advice? I started with DP/DR when I was 6 from SA trauma, and I only just realised I have it a few days ago from your videos. I’m 21 now, and I know this condition is meant to be temporary but it’s been my whole life. It got worse last year when I ended up having mental breakdowns and being suicidal. I’ve since got happier and managed to change my mind with psychedelics, and it probably saved my life. I still suffer massively with symptoms though and now I don’t know what to do to heal from the condition. Now I know what it is, will that itself speed up the process? Thanks

[@Dpmanual]

Hi there -- Firstly, I would strongly suggest that you go and seek professional help to address the trauma of your experience as a child. Secondly, in terms of the DPDR, remember that ultimately it's just a symptom of anxiety. 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 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 👍

[@AlisonNorton.]

I always feel like my body is weightless and goes numb and when I walk I feel like I'm sunk into the floor as if I'm walking in a hole and everything is woozy and wavy and I feel like I'm near fainting and can't move

[@Dpmanual]

Don’t worry Alison, 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/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@ayoub922]

Can I recover from it without a doctor I'm now having all this thoughts and panics attacks for two years. And how can I get ur contact

[@Dpmanual]

Hi there, 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 DP 👍

[@xphilip123]

Shaun please help me I’ve been suffering from this since 2021 august 15 and i just miss being normal is there any way I can get the DP manual for free? I don’t want my parents know i’m suffering this 😭😭 please

[@twilliams4880]

How are u now?

[@xphilip123]

@@twilliams4880 fully recovered

[@ayakhaled5316]

I have both of them since I was little, for me it is constant feeling. It is my new conciouss since my childhood, I am used to it and I am not anxious. It bothers me sometimes, but I am not anxious. I don’t know if I will ever be able to get ride of it.

[@Dpmanual]

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

[@SKAB_77GH]

Please...., I want to purchase your dp manual but PayPal is not functioning in Ghana. Can you provide another payment options, like visa.

[@gabrielgonzales_0611]

It’s a ugly feeling and it feels horrible in class it makes me wanna go home and walk out class but I try to overcome it I could never concentrate because I’m constantly thinking about it and how it makes me scared.I also feel like it could of had happned because I got high one time with my friends and a few days past and I still felt high and it scared me so bad I had to go to the hospital but till this day I feel it and it seems to get worse and worse I feel like It’s a mix of both that I’m feeling of DR and DP and things around me don’t feel real for example when I’m in class and I look up and see people I freak out and feel like I’m outside my body observing everyone around me and feel like I’m in a dream and it dosent feel real I still don’t know how to feel im 15 and it’s affecting me daily and feels like a big obstacle and my feelings are completely shut off and I watched your 10 common symptoms and I feel all of those and I was so scared to talk to my parents about how I felt because I didn’t want them to think I was going crazy or anything but I finally told them and I’m going to the doctors today but your videos feel reliving and seem to calm me down.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Gabriel, 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. Secondly, don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP 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 😊 You can and will recover. 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 DP 👍

[@uzihellrising2045]

I’ve been having these both disorder for about 4 years this year is going to be my 5th year but ima change dat ima start to cure myself !

[@Dpmanual]

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

[@rashed515]

Hello my friend I am suffering from a year and a half and there is no improvement and in high school now and I mean from not focusing what is the solution Please give me the link to your book bdf

[@leticiaskata3031]

thank you so much :))

[@Dpmanual]

You're so welcome! 😊

[@unknownbetablockers5105]

@@Dpmanual bro how long does it take for my power after being recovery how long does it take to come back my power

[@Dpmanual]

@@unknownbetablockers5105 Read this carefully 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

[@GilbertSelfSELFGANG]

Hey Shaun! I’ve been going through DP for about two months and it’s absolutely draining I know you talk about “state specific memory” but I feel like I can t remember my own home my own town my feelings or emotions my child hood memories don’t have meaning, i can’t even remember what day it is or what month and when I do try to calm down from the anxiety I can’t think of a safe place cause I can’t remember is there something I can practice to alíviate this it’s scary waking up at 3 in the morning trying to process where I am and feeling disconnected from everyone around me even my own mom and wife and kids it really doesn’t help me continue even tho I’m trying extremely hard to be the normal me and following every step in the manual not remembering my personality is the worst and I don’t want to sit here and complain but I’d really like your guidance on this! Is this normal? Will it go away? How can I manage this as I recover? I had a second panic attack and I feel like it only got thicker it’s terrifying. Please help

[@praisegabrielcass6438]

Hey man, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I relate to your situation. I’ve had dp for a little over a month now but I’m getting better. I relate to all the symptoms you’ve described and what I can advice is stop trying so hard to remember cos there’s nothing wrong with you or your memory. You just have so much going on in your head and focusing on how you feel only makes it worse. Get into your normal routine, live your life against all odds and slowly you’ll start feeling better. I’m not 100% yet but boy I’m way better than I was some weeks back. I couldn’t sleep or eat or see a movie or stay in a car, but now I can sleep 7 hours straight! I sometimes forget about the whole thing and in those moments I’m just me.

[@kayleighpark3381]

Hi, I've recovered from DP & DR I've been recovered just over a year & I can relate to everything you are saying. Shaun helped me recover too, I've suffered with health anxiety since I was 8 years old so for me it was horrendous which it is for everyone. If you need a chat or advice I'd be happy to help😁

[@swathanthart8450]

@@kayleighpark3381 Can u help me please

[@carolinebielby5924]

Gosh ,I was really bad over lockdown over a few months it was unbearable I sat in the bath and just felt like a robot such an ill nobody would believe if they hadent experienced it thought I was going mad it all had to go on its own and eventually lifted thankfully x

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Caroline and I'm glad to hear you're doing better! 😊

[@hoodrichbarbiie6521]

Thanks for this video i have this n it’s rlly scary :(

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm glad to hear the video was useful 😊 I know DP 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

[@xphilip123]

Shaun o connor can I recover without telling my parents please state a YES OR A NO.

[@Dpmanual]

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.

[@xphilip123]

@@Dpmanual Yes or no

[@Dpmanual]

@@xphilip123 Again, make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on.

[@xphilip123]

@@Dpmanual I wish, can you give me tips i don’t want to tell them..

[@randyhummer4910]

Question? Hello, to whomever reads this. i have been suffering from dpdr for a few months now, first off i would like to say to people who are suffering from dpdr that it does go away no matter your situation you will be free of it it just takes time. but my real question is has anyone had very disturbing thoughts and feelings about death and the universe or how language was formed or how humans came to exist, very deep existential thoughts that not only really twist up the mind but also cause a flare of anxiety. i ask because it seems to be the worst aspect of the experience for me that causes the most anxiety and is there a way to accept these thoughts, i know once upon a time i loved space and our solar system and had such a hope for humans to become interstellar, but now those types of thoughts are so scary and just fake feeling i guess. can anyone relate to this and give some feedback on your experience with these types of thoughts, also if you have recovered from dpdr how do you feel about those thoughts now. also Shaun through his videos has talked me out of many spirals and really set me on the track to feel better about dpdr which i am forever grateful for, Thank you Shaun truly.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Randy, thanks for your comment and I'm very happy to hear the videos have been so useful! 😊 And don't worry, existential thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@kelvinlopez4792]

Sometimes I get thoughts like how does my brain work and stuff like that would that be depersonalization or derelazation ? I guess it don’t matter

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 And don't worry, existential thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@dariansubramoney7874]

Shaun it's been 2 years since I watched you to be honest you really made a impact on my experience with dpdr but it's been 2 years since and I'd say I recovered about 80% why am I still feeling like I have a mild dpdr and will it go away 100% and get my life back to normal ?

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Darian! Glad to hear you're making such progress, and don't worry, you can and will recover completely 100% and get your life back to normal 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@nishantroy7540]

Pls help me , i am feeling all these symptoms , I ate hash brown a coup of days ago since then I'm feeling all these symptoms , it all feels like a dream

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP 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 😊 You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@auqhia9747]

hey, ive just recently started with my dp. its been a month now and everything just feels unreal and dreamy. how do i know if it ended and how do i know when?

[@mahmoudalsaraf2119]

Did you recover 100/100 and what are the tips that helped get rid of it?

[@Dpmanual]

I did indeed recover, 100% 😊 Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DP recovery there 😊

[@meiwulan9404]

hi shaun.. I've been suffering from dp for 8 months. intense 24/7. condition goes up and down. Right now I feel like I'm forgetting myself. I feel out of body. I forgot whether I used to live before dp? this makes me tired, no spirit.. i feel like giving up won't get to my old self again

[@Dpmanual]

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

[@rosie7441]

is it normal when you are recovering from negative thoughts to freak out and think should I be worried? Sorry for my english

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 And don't worry, thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@gabeschmitt22]

Hey Shaun I think I found out that I've been dealing with health anxiety cause I'm always worried about my health and if somethings going to happen to me from it and thats what causes my anxiety which causes my dp so I'm just trying not to worry about my health anxiety at all

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear you're making progress Gabe. Keep up the good work! 😊

[@rahilrehman9]

I was suffering from anxiety nd medicines were working but from 2 weeks im feeling numb and dead. I feel i have no feelings left me anymore. Doubtful what it is actually with me

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Rahil, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP 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 DP 👍

[@bobaseed4423]

Hey Shaun. I've had depersonalization since 12 from just being near too many people and anxiety in general last year I had that severe mental breakdown that left me with persistent dpdr for 1 whole year and I'm still going through it but now I feel like I'm back at square one again. If I've always had depersonalization how am I gonna recover from it being persistent if I already had it from the start?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it (or how persistent it's been!), you can always switch DP off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@maskedlyfe2124]

Hey Sean! I’ve been told I have Depersonalization but think I’ve gotten over it, but I don’t know if I have. I have the constant fear that I have CTE at age 17 which is highly unlikely because my memory is so bad and my emotions are so off. Of course I’m binge google symptoms. Do you think these are just linger effects of the condition? Thanks for reading, and much love!

[@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. Secondly, I know DP 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. And don't worry, concentration + memory issues are very common with DP 😊 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/ 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 DP 👍

[@JAY-hz4bi]

I've have DPDR for like two months now. My anxiety levels have decreased as well as the intensity of my DPDR. Does this mean I am getting closer to recovery? Any more tips to lower my anxiety long term?

[@Dpmanual]

Yep, that definitely sounds like you're making good progress! Check out this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

[@JAY-hz4bi]

@@Dpmanual So if I lower my anxiety, it does away?

[@Dpmanual]

@@JAY-hz4bi Essentially, yes 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@elpatron9927]

Any tips for a bad setback?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, setbacks are common on the road to recovery. Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DP recovery there 😊

[@munga1111]

Hi Shaun, in your experiences with these conditions have you felt like you were going to have a seizure? I often do, although I never actually have had a seizure, however it feels like I experience the build-up towards one, and it's a very unpleasant feeling which gives me horrendous anxiety because of the fear of it happening again.

[@Dpmanual]

The physical sensations of DP and all anxiety-based conditions can often feel like something very intense (like an imminent seizure) -- www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-exhaustion-and-muscle-pain/

[@Lun4Fluffz]

Hello! i recently have been seeing some videos but would like to ask out for help! I've been trying to calm it off but recently i got the small thought of "what if im in a coma" and suddenly got the feeling that i might be not leaving reality, just over a panic over something else that happened, and i haven't calmed down for some days since then, and i feel dizzy or unusual, uneasy and feeling like im disconnected from reality and thinking that i might not be feeling real things with my own hands and think im in coma, yet i may not know how one works because im still pretty young, and i have been feeling weirded out and trying to get help at least to get it off my back at least, i don't wanna experience it for a long time and i can't even really experience sleep now.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 And don't worry, existential thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@gabeschmitt22]

Hey does dp cause it when you in a dark place for a while and then u go to a light place and it causes you to feel tipsy or dizzy?

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry Gabe, visual symptoms like you're describing are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/

[@gabeschmitt22]

@@Dpmanual hey is it also normal to think about that ur about to have a seizure and everything and get scared because of it

[@badreddine120]

Hello Shaun, I hope you're doing good, I'm almost recovered from DR and still a little bit to work on DP, I want to move out from my country and start a new life, do you think I should beat the disorder completely before I leave, or I should live my life even if it still bothering me ?

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear you're doing so well! And absolutely, move if you want to and don't allow the anxiety/ DP to be a part of the decision 😊😊

[@ketocee3729]

I was okay but this shit happened to me again 😭😭 after I relocated Could that be the reason?

[@JunaidKhan-ii1nc]

Hey I have one question I'm 15 years I have Face dp/Dr in July 2021 but I face little symstom like don't connect with my body but in October ifell very high systoms like IAM not connected with my memories whenever I look in mirror ifell is not my face and 6-7 I I face very much systoms like I recover or not please reply 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. Secondly, I know DP 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 DP 👍

[@speediskey2150]

What about jus feelings of somewhat disconnection and really bad vision where I’m looking at something but i can’t comprehend it and it feels like I’m not seeing it? I had a bad weed experience but I don’t think I have dp/dr. Everything just feels off and I wanna feel normal again. Am i just making this up?

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP 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. You can and will recover. And visual symptoms like you're describing are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/

[@Max-xp2ik]

Hey Shaun I have been having fepersonalization for the past 5/6 years. I don't know what to do. What advice do you have?

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Max -- Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DP off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@eloparek687]

Only a people with dpdr know how hard is to survive with this

[@Dpmanual]

Yes, but you can always recover, 100%! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/dpdr-recovery-interviews/

[@eloparek687]

@@Dpmanual I still have memories and dreams, but they appear in my head very rarely and they are kinda empty and like they are not mine. I often no matter how long i slept i wake up fatigued with a headache, and it feel like i didnt have slept is this normal for dpdr too?

[@Dpmanual]

@@eloparek687 Yes, read this 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/