How Long Does Depersonalization Last?

[@MrL8ojames]

I have bought his manual and it helped me 100% This guys knowledge and research on the matter is amazing. You will recover if you listen and follow all the steps. Thank you Shaun, you helped me through some very scary times.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊😊

[@kaursammi9900]

Pls help me give me tip for it

[@kaursammi9900]

@@henrysnowdon7563 hey sure give me ur insta idd plssssss

[@evaeva3244]

@@henrysnowdon7563 can you help me please ?

[@marisolc.j.7328]

@@Dpmanual did you get through it yet?

[@SasaVenos]

At first I didn't believe it but it really is true. It is temporary and the funny thing is, once it's gone you'll wonder what were you even worried about in the first place haha

[@Dpmanual]

So true! 😊😊

[@suga-ssi6748]

how long did you recover?

[@cansu8906]

How many months your dpdr kept in your mind? I stuck since last agust.

[@kaursammi9900]

Plssssss help me plssssss

[@Iiivyyh]

Koliko ti trebalo?

[@diamonddoll9675]

Hey guys ,I’m here to tell you that everything’s gonna be alright.I know this for certain because I was once in your position , It all started with 1 panick attack one night for absolute no reason and it changed my life I stared getting panick attacks everyday I had a very bad brain fog , I was soo weak and kepted vomitting I couldn’t eat nothing ,I couldn’t sleep I kepted shaking,and I din’t feel real at all , I kepted having these weird unrealistic thoughts and i was sooo confused. I lost soo much weight I had very bad existential thoughts and I also had nightmares of not being real I was scared of the sky I was scared of my voice and body.I’ll stop here because if I keep listing all of the symptoms we’ll be here for a long time.But I just want to say I was In your place thinking it’s over for me but I just want to say stay strong everything will be okay ,dp took sooo much from me but it can’t ever take anymore from me.Your real your not going crazy ,your okay and your not dying it’s all just the dp and trust me it will go away don’t believe people that say it’s a permanent condition because it’s not ,you’ll get your life back.Stay strong guys I know it’s hard but you can do this💕💕💕

[@nijjjbhjk]

thank you so much for this. means more than i can express

[@Hellis77]

I can honestly say I’m starting to feel a lot better and more aware of things

[@Iiivyyh]

Is it normal to feel like you’re dead? I feel like this like “what if my mom is trying to wake me up?”

[@diamonddoll9675]

@@Iiivyyh yes it’s Absolutely normal luv , I use to think I’m in a coma and my family is trying to wake me up but I couldn’t wake up.Your fine it’s just the dp giving u these anxious thoughts💕

[@Iiivyyh]

@@diamonddoll9675 🥺 thank you, i’m really overthinking lately and get overwhelmed by little things.

[@sillysuga6464]

DUDE if u didn’t exist so many ppl would be suffering, Thank u.

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help 😊

[@t091293]

I HAVE MADE A 100% RECOVERY. I haven't even thought of derealisation for half a year now, even though I went through hell with it last year. Everything fell apart around me, I thought I had gone insane, entered another dimension, everything felt absolutely terrifying, dark, devoid of hope and I felt like I got stuck in a place that I couldn't exit evem through death. I had brutal intrusive thoughts all day every day about dying, freaking out about philosophocal questions of consciousness, reality and afterlife. I thought I was gone forever. But day after day, I actually spent more and more time with my normal self. By following Shaun's guide, not stopping my life and gritting my teeth even though I thought I am literally going mad actually helped me make a COMPLETE recovery. Stop researching, stop looking at forums, stop analysing your thoughts, stop trying to engage with and interact with your scary thoughts. They mean absolutely nothing, they are a symptom of anxiety. You do not have to address the content of them, ever. I have forgotten so much about derealisation, that I have only come back to this channel to leave this comment here to give hope to others. YOU WILL MAKE A COMPLETE COMEBACK AND YOU WILL BE A 100% YOURSELF. You might not believe it right now but believe someone who had it so bad they wanted to kill themselves and STILL MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE. It's beautiful on this side and I can't wait for you guys to arrive here as well! Life is beautiful, you are NEVER alone and nothing is as dark as it may seem now. Hold on, the darkness PASSES FOREVER. ❤

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you've recovered! 😊 And if you'd ever like to have your story featured on the channel drop me a line! 😊

[@Rrrmmmmm]

Is it normal that the Recovery can last Longer than 1 year? Its Already 1 year and sometimes its harder as the begining

[@BizzyQC]

@@Rrrmmmmm Bro it happened a couple years ago after a bad trip (which could be due to some laced weed because it wasn’t mine) but Honestly it’s just a simple mental blockage. You just have to not focus on it and once you stoped focusing on it it will wear off like it was nothing. My depersonalization lasted for 3 months. People will say that it’s a problem but they are always focusing on « I’m I still high » or « Will this change my mental forever » or « I’m not the same anymore ». If you just carry with your life do some sports and focus on one thing at a time and stop thinking about « I’m I ok ? » you will return to normal just like I did. I’m currently 19 years old, still smoking weed from time to time and studying in architecture in college. If I could do it you can do it! Just stop thinking about it! 💪

[@BizzyQC]

@@Rrrmmmmm Basically it will stop once you understand how it works and that you realize that it’s your brain tricking you. If you stop worrying about « when I’ll become normal » or « when will I stop feeling high » you will return to normal my friends!

[@t091293]

@@Rrrmmmmm it will absolutely pass, mine lasted for close to one year and it has left with no traces. just live your life as normal. have a schedule, don't avoid situations, just live your everyday, casual, natural life, and your brain will understand there is no danger anymore. try not to talk about it with others. i know it is tempting, and in almost all cases of mental difficulties, talking to others about it is helpful, but not in this case. just don't give it any attention. if you feel anxious, let yourself be anxious, don't fight the feeling, but keep on doing all your activities REGARDLESS, simultanously to having anxiety. believe me, you'll be completely fine and you won't even remember this.

[@Slikback]

one of the scariest experiences I've ever had. So glad i found this channel. got me through a lot last year.

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear the channel was useful 😊😊

[@Slikback]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 It will for sure. you can watch his other videos. He gives really great tips. biggest one for me was to relax and not to fixate on it. Just take it easy. I was panicking a lot and that just fed into it. Had to stop and keep living and it gradually went away. It'll be okay, you will be okay

[@Slikback]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 it's more of a psychological thing. your body's defenses

[@Slikback]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 I feel completely back. I know it can be scary but don't worry. you are perfectly okay

[@Slikback]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 I know it can be scary but I promise it's gonna be okay. Hardest part for me was not being able to explain what I feel. Understanding what this is will help significantly. You can watch the rest of the videos on this channel. and if anything you can also talk to a professional. you will definitely be okay. It just takes time

[@picoriveiria4824]

Reading everyone’s comments and listening to him speak I can literally almost feel the effects of dp fading into thin air. I hope and pray everyone gets through their battles with this. It really is possible! Thank you so much! I really cannot thank you enough. I have to buy your book now

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear it was helpful! 😊 And yes, don't worry, you can and will recover, 100% 😊

[@beautifulaffliction1742]

I never really say this but I love you man, brought me to tears. The relief is immeasurable. You’re a saint

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear it ❤️😊

[@Accountguywithaccountthati]

My DP definitely would have lasted longer if it wasn’t for your videos. Thank you so much!

[@Dpmanual]

You are so welcome! 😊😊

[@mahmoudalsaraf2119]

How are you nowHow are you doing now and any tips to get rid of this?

[@Accountguywithaccountthati]

@@mahmoudalsaraf2119 I'm perfectly fine now and whenever I had an episode of DP I would always remind myself that I'll be okay and it will all go away soon, try to focus your mind on something else like video games, books, etc.

[@mahmoudalsaraf2119]

@@Accountguywithaccountthati thanks for you l love you so much

[@mahmoudalsaraf2119]

@@Accountguywithaccountthati The best treatment for it is to forget it only with daily practice as it was before

[@Consaga]

This guy is great but it helps so much more knowing there’s are thousands of other people experiencing the same things I am.

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear it was helpful Tommy 😊

[@tomofujita2964]

Are you okay now?

[@Consaga]

@@tomofujita2964 yeah the dp went away after 2 weeks, for me it was mainly caused by weed withdrawals and having bad panic attacks and constant anxiety making it worse. Now I am back to my old normal anxiety I go to a therapist for, which isn’t caused by weed it’s caused by a traumatizing experience.

[@OfficalMrCommentGuy]

Im 16 and I developed dp around 2 or 3 weeks ago, i was terrffied. I thought "im young i havent even begun to live my life" i was scared it was never going to go away and i was never gonna be normal again, i felt distant from myself. Like i wasnt real or i didnt matter. it wasnt untill around a week ago i found your videos and im still scared but watching you videos helps me understand this condition better and makes me feel slightly better

[@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 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 👍

[@PeterSakala-vf4jk]

U will be fine just recieve it and the less u panic the faster it leaves i have it too for a month now but i feel better everyday hoping to recover fully soon..but God bless u aint alone......

[@OfficalMrCommentGuy]

@@PeterSakala-vf4jk , it's been a month since I've had it and I'm much less panic then when I first got it, right now every thing just feels like it's moving fast, and nothing really makes sense, like I look at a person and think what even or how are we possible

[@Daughter_inChrist]

I’m. 13 going through it right now I hope you recovered God Bless

[@OfficalMrCommentGuy]

@@Daughter_inChrist , thank you I'm slowly improving, I'm sorry you have to experience this as well, stay strong God bless my friend

[@crispbe]

I’m feeling better but everytime I wake up I’m confused and the thoughts are intrusive hopefully this goes away completely soon

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, it's very common for DP and intrusive thoughts like that to feel worse in the mornings 😊 I know it can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

[@suga-ssi6748]

how are you now?

[@crispbe]

@@suga-ssi6748 feeling fine, don’t get that feeling much anymore :)

[@crb2869]

@Fade XD i tend to get some of those symptoms aswell

[@stefanhernandez1687]

I get the same thing where I go to bed feeling okay and then when I wake up is when I start feeling like that confused and the thoughts of never getting better and staying like this forever or I start noticing that my vision is somewhat weird

[@ryanwallace5139]

Thank you Shaun, I hope I never have to watch your videos ever again and I mean that in the nicest way possible, thank you for the most helpful resource ever

[@Dpmanual]

Ha, glad to hear it Ryan! 😊😊

[@vinylg3421]

@@Dpmanual indeed... by far your manual has helped me the most, even though I still feel like crap mostly :( but at least am not suicidal now

[@kerahernandez4399]

Have purchase the manual

[@kerahernandez4399]

@@vinylg3421 just have faith in your self same as me too

[@mrsjackson9391]

Mine started after I consumed 600 THC edibles 5weeks now... These videos are of good help however some days the feelings get worse than some. HELP!!!

[@maxmade2024]

I want to start off by thanking Shaun and all of the people in the comments of these videos that have helped me along the way. I recovered completely about 2 or 3 months ago and I couldn't have done it without Shaun and all of the great people in the comments. I thought my life was ruined, until I finally recovered overtime (and it wasn't easy). If your reading this, you can recover too. I just followed the dp manual and over the span of 2 months I was back to normal again. I believe in you, and trust me, it will go away. For others that feel dethatched or dead, you are here with us, in the same reality you have always been in. Thank you so much Shaun for helping me out of the darkest time of my life.

[@Dpmanual]

That's great news Max, I'm so glad to hear you've recovered! 😊

[@Dave.mcclinton]

Any tips to heal ?

[@maxmade2024]

@@Dave.mcclinton I know this will sound very cliché, but the biggest thing for me was to keep doing the things I loved. I am a musician and I play drums in a band. We started getting a lot more serious with it during my depersonalization. The passion and happiness with my music really boosted my mental state and almost put the depersonalization behind me. Focus on your hobbies or passions, and if you don't have any, try new things. I know for a fact it was very hard for me to even continue with music when my dp started, but I believe anyone can push through. You can push through. I'll be here for any other questions or any help.

[@Dave.mcclinton]

@@maxmade2024 did you have feelings of emotional numbness as well ?

[@maxmade2024]

@@Dave.mcclinton I definitely felt emotionally numb for a long time during it. Looking back on memories and photos helped me feel better and bring my emotions to the forefront.

[@Anderdawg]

Just coming back to thank you again for saving my life ❤️

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear it Zach 😊

[@mahmoudelsaraf1094]

How are you now please help me steps

[@Arkeshan]

Hey I had many panic attacks feeling of stuff moving caused by Anxiety at the beginning 6 months ago. Now Since I didnt care about my dp at all, it all became normal. And I am happy now to be like this. To everyone who read this if you want to recover then Do not try to think about it. Just Do Your daily activities and eventually you will even forget some stuff like this even existed.

[@kaursammi9900]

Hey i want to talk with uu. Did u feel disconnected from all the world ur reality or detached from everything???

[@Arkeshan]

@@kaursammi9900 maybe. i dont know the correct feeling

[@RythAnimations]

I've been living with DPDR for as long as I can remember and I'm 21 now. For any others with near lifelong symptoms, you absolutely can come to accept the way you are. In the end there isn't a single thing wrong or broken with any of us! We just experience life differently, and that's ok ♥️

[@kaursammi9900]

@@RythAnimations it means we will never feel like the way we were feel before dp dr. plssss replyyyyy

[@RythAnimations]

@@kaursammi9900 But see I feel like that's the wrong mindset. For people who've dealt with it for so long, most have already given up on going back to the way they felt before. If you're at that point after so many years, I think it may be time to learn to accept and work with it, instead of letting it continue to upset and stop you

[@lilycruz5213]

If you smoked weed and you still feel like you're living in a dream or something similar I want to tell you that I was in your position two days ago. Yea, the feeling that you might not be able to control yourself and your body would induce me paranoia and fear. What helped me, was first, remembering what Shaun said "it is temporary and It will go away", I put all my hopes in that, and even if sometimes was so hard to control the anxiety I just tried to focus on breathing; I called my girl and friends to get distracted and tried to work as normal as possible. I decided that, if this was temporary I would not care about how long it would take. I know is so hard because a day ago you were living your best life being yourself and at the next day you feel like you lost everything you used to be, but I can tell you that remaining calm is the key, just try to put your focus somewhere else and I promise you, you'll be alright, you'll be able to give your brain a break to recover. I did get better, and you can too, always remeber that.

[@lilycruz5213]

@PAPITO ryan I developed anxiety after the experience and the best I can do Is remain calm and accepting that I'm gonna be dealing with it for a while. But if you can pay for it, get help from a psychologist or something

[@angelicachichitz2917]

Omg thank u so much u give me relieve, I been with this for 9 months now and I’m scared I won’t ever get better, I feel detached from reality and all because I did weed 😭 and now I feel like ima go crazy some day and idk how to get better

[@rubendeleon8124]

@@angelicachichitz2917 it would go away happend to me from weed as well It takes few months but it’s all in the mind just got to relax take a breath and say fuck it it’s going to fade away sooner or later and when it does you would be like why was I even stressing so much been there done that

[@humzdon4life]

I've been smoking weed for a while and this never happened to me until recently I vaped a THC cart, I got depersonalisation, the feelings have diminished, just wanted to ask were you able to smoke weed again? Or did you cut that out. I haven't vaped or smoked since I got this

[@sen-ui1br]

@@humzdon4life Same thing happened to me, I smoked a thc cart for the first time and ive been feeling like this for a few days

[@_J187Barz_]

I’m 14 and I’ve had this for like 3-4 months and these videos helped me so much I thought I was going crazy I was so happy when I seen these videos thank you so much

[@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

[@breegrintals9969]

I’m so glad I found him to my parents didn’t really know what to do and my therapist dosnt really help I’m still dealing with it but it’s nice to know I’m not alone

[@_J187Barz_]

@@breegrintals9969 yea I’m it’s hard but it gets better I’m coming back from 4 months I still feel the same but a little better

[@hamzanabeel7709]

Bro im 14 too.. Ant its been 5 mnths for me can u give me your instagram so we can chat

[@jackmiddleton2025]

@@hamzanabeel7709 same bruh

[@badcat3343]

Deep in my heart I feel that i will recover in 6 month . I don't know why but i know it . I have ask myself ,when it will be . And that is what my heart said. Sometimes i have very Hard days. But i keep my head on . Greets from germany You're great

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, you'll be fine and you will recover, 100%. Keep up the good work. And I've travelled a lot in Germany, it's one of my favourite places to visit. Stay safe. You're great ❤️

[@KillerFoXz37]

how u feel now?

[@yesimmelody4321]

Well it's been 6 months

[@yesimmelody4321]

So

[@yesimmelody4321]

How are you

[@abdoaguieb6152]

Thank you, dear brother, for translating into Arabic I support you My brother is at heart 😍❤️

[@Dpmanual]

No problem 😊❤️

[@soriincicortas502]

Going through all the DP is , fully recovered! It’s been 3-4 months for me . Ty shaun from the bottom of my heart. Guys , recovery is 100% possible , all you need is patience , and to accept the feeling , don’t Freak out about DP , buy the DP manual for full recovery program , stick to the rules in the manual and with patience you will , like me and Shaun and many many others be on the other side of the fence! I promise ! Don’t lose Hope but most important don’t try to speed things up! Go through all of that and u will be stronger, and better Little by Little till one day , When u will be normal again, not only that , u will be Even better than before u knew what dp was! I highly recommend buying the DP manual ! It Saved my life, and it will for you too!!!💙💙💙

[@Dpmanual]

Wow, thanks for your comment Soriin and I'm so glad to hear you're recovered! 😊

[@soriincicortas502]

@@Dpmanual Couldn’t have done it without your book, that’s for sure! 😃

[@soriincicortas502]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 Hello Lauren , the only person who can help you go out of your DP/DR is YOU! Believe me , i’ve had it for like 3-4 months or so, i started my recovery after 2 months of DP and i saw the results after one month or so, it’s different for everyone , what you need to do is to allow it existing for the moment , don’t focus of what you feel! It doesn’t mean anything the feeling . You have to know that is not permanent and Believe me , IT’S ABSOLUTLY NOT PERMANENT! But the problem is we don’t see results after a week or two, it will Take longer so arm yourself with patience and don’t check in everyday to see if the feeling is still there... easy said then done , i know. But you must do it. And what really helped me was to think about the condition everytime i was overwhelmed by it , i was thinking like this (is this shit even so scary? What am i feeling ? I am there , i exist , every single person that i know exists, so Why am i so scared about this condition? It will fade away and stop eventually) and so it did, after 2 months , i know it was Aloe but it did. Do what you want to do , what you like to do, and don’t let this meaningless condition stop you from doing anything. Becouse you can do all the things u used to do , and When u realize it the DP will stop, and you are normal! It last only untill your recovery begins. So get to work 🤙🏽

[@ME-jf7ho]

@@soriincicortas502 so all you need to do is live life normally and not fear it?

[@soriincicortas502]

@@ME-jf7ho yes, just give it a try. You will be just fine , Believe me!

[@justinmccall7472]

you made sense of so many of my thoughts in my head. been dealing with this for about 5 months now. felt weird after one day of getting really high and had anxiety attacks throughout that day that caused me to stay dissociated. this channel seems like the one true place that is on the same page as me. thank you 🙏

[@LilyStultz]

How are you doing now?

[@Dave.mcclinton]

Feeling any better ?

[@enzada-nino1562]

@@Dave.mcclinton are you feeling better?

[@enzada-nino1562]

@@LilyStultz are you feeling better?

[@LilyStultz]

@@enzada-nino1562 unfortunately no

[@sayakchakraborty3125]

I just overcame my DP DR episode a week or so ago and wanted to share my journey. I bought the manual and it definitely helped keep me calm and trust that the episode shall pass. However, what really helped me was understanding that all of this was caused when my mind decided to dissociate for the first time ever. Although it was scary, I had to go back into the event and ask my subconscious why it felt so scared, causing dissociation. It took a couple of days, but my subconscious decided to reveal the answer and once that answer popped up and I sat with it, just like that I felt a big chunk of the anxiety release and felt emotions again. Previously I could feel anxiety on every inch of my body, but after the release happened I only felt anxiety in the chest. I kept on working for the next week to dig deeper on all the underlying reasons causing my anxiety and also to get back to the normal rhythm of life. Now, I'm happy to say that 95% of the anxiety is gone and life is back to normal. Although DP DR is scary and feels like it will last an eternity, you will get through it and you will be stronger because of it. Take it one day at a time and allow your subconscious to talk to you, without judgement. You might have to go back into the event to understand what happened and why. You will get through this and you are strong enough to get through this. ❤

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊

[@DPDRWhatsppGrubu]

so, sayakchakraborty3125, when you understood the event and reasons with your subconscious, did you solve the traumatic conflict in real world, by going to that people and fixing the conflict. or there are Emdr work for subconscious trauma and conflicts. or did you just remembered the event, and understood the reason and live with that emotion. also what about the time issue, the events were in the past, so since that past time, you lived with this for a while. best.

[@katievans714]

I started with DPDR then read too far into websites and the simulation theories out there. Then it turned into me finding out some people with schizophrenia have similar experiences. Which then turned in to me have a constant fear that I’m going crazy or going to develop schizophrenia or go in to psychosis. That’s the fear I can’t shake. I think about it and ruminate on it all day even when I am reassured it’s not possible.

[@kurt7937]

I used to literally compare how I felt in the moment to how I SHOULD feel at LEAST 1000 times a day. Schizophrenia can easily be accompanied by anxiety, and that’s all DPDR is. Days where I find I’m at my best are days where I don’t constantly think about it and ESPECIALLY compare to how it is or was, how much worse or better it is. It’s not an evil entity inside of you that is slowly trying to get worse and worse, it’s simply anxiety, and when you stop entertaining the idea that it’s anything more than that is when you will start to notice improvements. Think about it like this, if your brain thinks it’s getting worse because of a small change, All you have to do is make a small improvement to tell you and your brain that it’s possible to get better. Once you know it’s possible the scary days don’t seem so bad. Best of luck.

[@warmdog6440]

i can tell you schizophrenics dont worry about becoming schizophrenic, and worrying about becoming schizophrenic is worse than being schizophrenic itself

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Kati, thanks for your comment 😊 And read this when you can, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/

[@arsenmalaj8757]

I worry about all types of shit all the time. And it's associated with a weird feeling that I can't shake off and intense fear. Also the feeling that you're gonna go out of control, tinnitus (hearing a loud frequency in my ear all the time) and shortness of breath. And guess what? Yes you're right I'm recovering. One day I didn't fight it, I said ok brain, I'll do what you want me to do. And after some minutes of inner conflict and trying to accept this feeling, I've felt 90% more improved. I had feelings and thoughts about 12 years ago that my brain would just pop up with randomly and I thought something definitely was wrong with me. But here I am 3 months later 80% recovered and thankfull I had this experience, because I always run from my thoughts but this forced me to face them. And after facing them I realized they're not to be taken so seriously and can't do anything to you

[@Dpmanual]

@@arsenmalaj8757 Thanks for your comment Arsen, I'm very glad to hear you're doing so well 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! 😊

[@MsLemonhead]

My story is a little similar. I've been suffering for 20 years, 21 this February. I only discovered about a week ago that what I've been feeling has a name. I I've thought for 20 years that I basically just didn't come down from a hallucinogenic drug. It's a relief knowing that there are others out there like me and having people to talk to who actually believe me and understand what I'm going through. I try on forums to not tell people how long I've been dealing with this unless they specifically ask because I don't want to scare anyone with my number being 20, almost 21 years. But now I know that it can be treated and that there are doctors out there who will know what I'm talking about instead of calling me a druggie ( which happened at a therapist like 8 years ago which is a big reason why I haven't searched for anyone since) and will actually believe me.

[@wyattworld47]

I have a similar story, this channel has all the resources to recover. Good luck and blessings to you.

[@deborahsimonson5844]

I've had it for 35 years this coming June. Every doctor or therapist I've seen has not known anything about it or how to treat it. I look every few months to see if anyone has anything new to do for it. But mostly stay away from these sights, cause it does make it worse. I didn't understand anxiety and that's what I had. I think if the anxiety was dealt with earlier I could have come out of it sooner. I'm seeing a therapist doing EMDR last few months, seems like it is helping some. When I think about dp, I get really depressed, cause I feel like I'm missing my life. I have bought so many books on how to get over this and do all the stuff with no change. I hope no one else has this happen. Sorry to all who has it. It's only my faith in God that keeps me going, and I just keep doing all the living stuff pretending it's not here. I'm 71 now and retired so have to much time on my hands, so I keep looking for a way to get real again. I did not do drugs to bring this on, we had moved 5 hours away from anyone I knew and my husband was going to college full time and not getting along with anyone.....as unseal. We had a 9 month old and 10 year old and living in a college apartments with partying students. Just to much stress for me I guess. I seemed like on the outside I was dealing with it all fine, but I went into dp/dr and have never came out. Wish someone would have know what this was so I could have gotten help much sooner.

[@Ace-hd2tg]

I’m experiencing this right now haha, I had a psychedelic last year, had a panic attack and now, we’ll I’m here. Good to see someone else who was/is in the same boat

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

@@deborahsimonson5844 curious do you have an anxiety disorder still this not treated? Do you have depression still that's un treated? What mental health issue are you struggling with besides dpdr? And what have you tried to treat them? Sometimes you need to keep trying antidepressant after ntidepessant until one clicks, or try deep tms or possibly ketamine etc there's alot to make you feel better and when you do find somthing I'm sure tht your dpdr will be gone or very very very minimized where you don't care bout it.also at your age low hormones like female hormones ND hyroid can totally cause anxiety and dpdr and mental health issues you hound get all your hormones checked and if thy re low increase the.!

[@leemiller1431]

I've had dp all my adult life on and off 30 years after taking acid it's like a curse or bad spell you're put under or hell on earth !! I'm so glad I've finally found the place I can start to recover properly 🙏🙏

[@ronan8807]

I've been going through this for about a month now and although there's been some ups and downs I'm overall on my way to recovering thanks to you! I was so worried and completely destroyed by this for almost a week straight, I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat and would have to force food into my mouth so I didn't starve and I was constantly paranoid and convinced that something terrible had happened, that I was dreaming or that my family was drugging me but when I found your videos I immediately started to calm down and since then I've been recovering (very slowly, but better than it not going away at all). I want to thank you for your videos because I'm now at a point where this doesn't control my life, and although I find it difficult to keep it out of my mind, at the very least I am now able to function properly again! To anyone who is going through this, I promise it gets better! It might be slow and some days it might feel like you've lost weeks of progress but overall it will get better! I've found that it helps to surround yourself with people you love and just be open with them about how you are feeling. If there's one good thing to come out of this its that I've learnt how much I really love my family and that's certainly given me some hope to hold on to during this whole terrifying experience. Thank you for your videos, Shaun! You've truly helped so many people! You will forever be a person that I look up to, and I am so happy that I've found you!

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear the videos have been helpful Ronan 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery!

[@dmula3114]

Have u recovered yet iva also been experiencing this for about a month

[@ronan8807]

@@dmula3114 I'm still going through it (going through a particularly rough patch of it at the moment) but overall I've been feeling way better! The difference between how I felt back when I originally commented and how I feel now is like night and day. The only reason I would say I haven't recovered yet is because I keep getting stuck on the same thought of DP over and over again, but after rewatching this video again I'm super confident that I'll be able to recover really quickly. I completely forgot what happened in this video and only just realised now I've been doing all the things I'm not supposed to again which has probably slowed down my recovery! But don't worry you will get better! If I can give you some tips I would say this: - As scary as it is, just try to live your life. Go out, have fun with friends and try to enjoy your life again without worrying about DP and I can promise that whatever episode of it you are going through it will just disappear. For me personally, it does come back after a while but I can get rid of it by just going out and accepting the position I'm in. - Try to get as much sleep as possible, eat healthy, and do lots of exercise! It helps so much! - As silly as this sounds, tell your family you love them. Tell everybody how much you care about them. Be positive and safe around others and in return they will do the same for you. This treatment of kindness in return will allow you to feel less stressed and scared. - Final thing, and this is SERIOUS! Stay away from forums! Don't research about DP! I've made the mistake of allowing my anxious thoughts to take over and I always come back to the internet for answers about how and when I'll recover. I'll tell you this right now: The internet will not be able to answer these questions for you. The only thing that anyone can give you as help for recovery is to do exactly what I've said and what Shaun has said. Just accept that this cannot and will not hurt you! I know how scary and annoying it can be but it will not stop you from living your life unless you allow it to. So go out, try your best to find things to distract you, and I promise you will recover! If possible, try get in contact with a psychologist as well! I love you and I'm praying for you that you will recover soon! We've got this just stay strong! And remember! NO MORE GOING TO THE INTERNET FOR ANSWERS!!! YOU CAN DO THIS YOURSELF JUST TRUST ME!

[@ronan8807]

@@dmula3114 Oh yeah and I just thought I would add on! It gets easier every time you go throught it! It will scare you less and you will start to care less! Once you get to a point where it no longer effects you whether you have DP or are feeling normal THAT IS WHEN YOU RECOVER! Good luck you've got this!

[@bleakdrifter]

@@ronan8807 Wow you made me feel so much better… thank you!:)

[@moonmama95]

Love this, I'm on the path to recovery and you were my first stop. I felt intense dp for about 6 weeks and over the last 3 weeks of really applying everything I've learned I'm getting longer and longer breaks from it. Your videos and the manual have helped me so much. Thank you!

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear that Danielle, I'm delighted that the videos and The DP Manual have been so useful! 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! 😊

[@kaursammi9900]

What u did can u share with me plsss

[@csab_csab123]

Thank you Shaun, you have helped me so much. To anyone suffering at the moment, it is only temporary and it cannot hurt you. What helped me the most is telling myself that I will be back to normal soon and that my dp will get better everyday. Also just simply understanding the condition is incredibly powerful for getting rid of it. It will all be ok guys; much love to you all.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment, I'm so glad to have helped! 😊

[@RBNN69]

Am feeling a lot better after seeing ur videos thanks men I thought i was going crazy and added more anxiety for my self but now am thinking positively and am reminding my self that its will be alright hopefully i will recover 100% 🙏🏿

[@Dpmanual]

So glad the videos were helpful! 😊

[@Xyopozxb]

Sir I can't tell how happy i am just because of you i had made a lot of progress and i had recovered 99%. Thank you so much for spreading awareness about this disorder. God bless you ❤️

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help 😊

[@ekateress84]

Shaun, thank you so much! You are saving my life. I had dpdr a year ago, then had 6months of remission and now I get it back. It’s really hard to describe what I’m going through, but your videos give me hope and peace. 🙏🏻 Thank you

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear the videos have been helpful 😊

[@julismiley384]

i had a panic attack like 2 days ago from weed and i panicked so much these videos rly help

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear the videos have been helpful 😊

[@beegee6854]

Yup, had this when my anxiety started, never focused on it until i got a panic attack, then I started looking at it as a separate problem, which started all “what if” questions and reassuring, which increased the anxiety and fears, which increased the dp and the cycle began. It’s all anxiety, it’s completely normal, but when you focus on one symptom and google about it you freak out, and the symptom gets worse, but just like any other symptom of anxiety, its harmless. Great video !

[@VictorKisoi]

Told myself when i recovered i would come here, thanks dude for your good work, you helped me alot

[@Dpmanual]

That's great news Victor, delighted to hear that you're doing so well! 😊

[@hxneyla3855]

Your channel was a gift from god I don’t know where I would be if I never ran into you!!! From my first comment to my last you cured me !! Thank you so much I’m so close to being 110% happy again! I have many friends that have active dp and I will be telling them about your page and how you helped me. If you are reading this and experiencing dp DONT WORRY as hard as that sounds,dp will go away when you stop carrying! Most importantly you are safe and like Shaun says IT CANT AND WILL NOT HURT YOU!!! you will get better! Have a blessed day everone! Thank you Shaun!

[@Dpmanual]

I'm so glad to hear that you're doing so well! 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery 😊

[@kaursammi9900]

Plssss help me alsooo plsssss😭😭😭😭

[@faizahbabar]

Thank you so much, I started getting dp after a panic attack and I thought I was losing my mind, reality feels like a dream and eventually I thought I was completely going to lose it, your video's help a lot. Thank you ❤

[@Dpmanual]

Very glad to hear it was so helpful 😊

[@akingbo1924]

@@Dpmanual help mep

[@ComixYT]

I’m only 15 and have dp from cannabis. I was really scared and started researching about it. I found this channel and it’s made me feel a lot better. Which helps me through this is my friend who has this condition aswell through the same thing. I haven’t told my parents but knowing me and my friend are going through the same thing really helps me. I use my Xbox and friends as a great way to pass time which makes it easier to get it off my mind. I wanted to end my life but kept thinking that I am real and it will get better. Any of you who are reading this you are not alone and you will get through this!

[@TomKiller]

Same thing bro im 21 and happened by cannabis

[@ComixYT]

@@TomKiller how do you feel?

[@TomKiller]

@@ComixYT still like i get lost in time sometimes, i am feeling real stuff now but i am like a little distracted lately

[@ComixYT]

@@TomKiller how long have you had it?

[@TomKiller]

@@ComixYT so far its been 3 days and i want it to be over damn

[@a.gproductions8686]

Just wanted to come on here to give my strength nd love to anyone who is going through Dp/Dr there’s one thing for certain it’s a temporary thing i promise you things will get better despite how bad ur going through it rn always remember everyone’s recovery process is different. if it’s medication or just recovering naturally it goes away it always gets better god bless anyone who is seeing this I give you so much love nd support I’m with you always

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊

[@cloudman9659]

You're making me feel safe and sane thank you so so so much I'm only a teenager and I've been terrified of what I'm feeling so thank you, thank you so much

[@Dpmanual]

You're very welcome 😊 And 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. Also, 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

[@4you2seeme]

You are very fortunate that you suffered for only 2 years with this horrible malady. I’m 65 and have been dealing with DP in one severity or another sine I was12 years old. It came out of the blue for no reason at all. Will continue

[@BongChongler]

I feel much calmer just listening to these thank you

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to help!😊

[@bojanp3026]

The voice of reason! Thank you for everything you've done to help me and everyone else. Greets from Macedonia!!!

[@Dpmanual]

You're so welcome! 😊 And greetings from Ireland! 😊

[@madi6892]

I had a really bad experience with weed about 2 months ago now. I kept blacking out and forgetting that I was high and I would have to remind myself that I had smoked weed and that I was actually high. That night was so terrifying and it’s something I will never forget. Ever since that night I have been struggling with what I think is dp/dr. My anxiety tells me that it is still that night and that I am still high. However, These videos have helped me a lot and honestly, I turn to your videos when I need to be comforted. I’ve recently started taking anxiety medication and have been feeling much better than I was in the beginning, but I definitely still struggle. I just wanted to say thank you for making me feel like I’m not alone!

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks so much for your comment Madi and I'm delighted to hear the channel and videos have been so useful 😊 Keep up the good work! 😊

[@brookehockerday4680]

Had an experience the exact same, thought I was completely crazy and that I was still high and that it would never end but this guy genuinely saved me, just remember your not alone in this :)

[@madi6892]

@@brookehockerday4680 thank you so much for this comment. It is honestly people like you who make this whole journey so much more bearable. I hope all is well with you, and I hope you continue to experience success. Thank you for the kind words:)

[@Anderdawg]

Here for you ❤️❤️

[@lestatmacway892]

Hey mate, I want to thank you for these videos. Almost a year ago I've struggled with dp and founding your channel and watching your videos really helped me feel normal again.

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear it! 😊

[@kaursammi9900]

Plssss help me also that what should i do to overcome it

[@ayoitsjaheim]

i’ve been feeling like this for almost a week not and finding you makes me feel so much better thank you so much for your help and other people that has been suffering with this it’s going to be ok and it will go away❤️ this is a update ive been feeling way better now im not gonna say how long it took for me to get bette rcause i know yall want to compare but its nit a good thing to do that but one thing for sure is that it gets better there is a light its going to be hard now but just always remember that you are going go trough this its gonna take time to heal from it. once your not scared everything stops

[@Dpmanual]

Very glad to hear the videos have been helpful! 😊

[@ronakpahuja4553]

how do you feel now?

[@marcushuffman5262]

Crazy because I go for walks take klonopin take my vitamins etc it will GO AWAY!!! 2 weeks at most it’s so hard I know bc I’m going through it too but I fight everyday watch movies talk to family and go for a walk stop looking up symptoms and doing research it will GO AWAY 100%! The less anxiety and panic the more the symptoms of depersonalization will fade away daily!! Prayers for everyone ❤️

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Marcus, and delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊

[@akureah2778]

i had this after meditating, thought meditation wouldn't bring anything like this to me but im glad that I'll be ok.

[@alot8787]

God bless you bro..you really helped my life..I’m forever indebted to you. I thought I’d be stucked in it for life until I did some research and found your book. Bro I love you so much! To those who are still looking for help. Believe this guy 100% .. actually just get enough sleep and rest and face your fears. Stop staying indoors and start going out like back to back non stop. With time it’ll stop. But get plenty of rest. That’s the major key to stop this dp stuff. And stop researching stuffs online it’ll worsen your anxiety.

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to help! 😊😊

[@stovy8001]

Came back to say thanks 🙏I fully recovered it use to feel like it’s never going to get better and nothing matters everything felt meaningless it’s very scary , I recovered with exercise and realize how amazing life is , someone is in there death bed right now that would kill to have the opportunity you have right now , think of how much better your life is than someone in a 3rd world country who is not sure if they are going to eat tomorrow , spend quality time with people you love ,depersonalization usually happen when you feel alone , god put you through a his for a reason make a change in your life for the better , you are not alone you can do this enjoy life at the fullest because you don’t know when it will end that’s what gives life meaning, take care guys

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm so glad to hear you've fully recovered! 😊

[@hayleebarfell]

I don’t HAVE this, but I have it as a symptom sometimes with the horrible anxiety and panic I get. So it does suck. But i have been thru it before and it IS temporary and you WILL be okay❤️

[@paulguilbeault2329]

Thanks for your wisdom. I always thought that my intrusive, negative thoughts and catastrophizing was a separate condition causing my anxiety, and I've been trying to figure out how to get free of the feedback loop. My problems went on longer than they should have partially because I didn't understand what was happening, and the classic reported symptoms of anxiety always talk about the physical symptoms (increased heart rate, numbness in body etc......) but hardly ever mention in any useful detail the DP, thoughts and catastrophizing, which can be far worse than the physical symptoms in terms of feedback.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Paul, thanks for your comment and I'm glad to hear the video was so helpful 😊 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

[@lukeflame5782]

I so happy to find this i have been dealing with symptoms of dp for a while and did'nt understand what to do or say to the people around me now i can have a better grasp of understanding.. I'm glad i'm not alone even though i'm not through i have experiences with dp almost daily even if some days only for minute's Its good to know that its going to fade if i work at it! even just listening to this has helped me rationalize my feelings a bit and am thoroughly grateful for what your doing for people thanks so much!!

[@Dpmanual]

So glad the channel has been helpful Luke! 😊

[@juliannabanana86]

Thank you, Shaun! I've had bouts of DP as a result of my panic disorder and generalized anxiety for most of my 35 years. Your content is such a salve for my anxious brain. The positive attitude you project is positively infectious! Any time I am having a panic attack I simply turn on one of your videos. Thank you thank you THANK YOU, for giving me the tools I need to win this battle once and for all. Cheers and Happy Holidays! -Anxious in Vermont

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Julianna and I'm delighted to hear the videos have been so useful! 😊😊

[@cdutter9_693]

I just don’t understand why people would come on hear to say how horrible their experience is, horrible for people who are suffering

[@Victoriainess]

Some days idk if its gone or not its so frustrating but i deff have my worse days then others

[@wheretonext1158]

You have snap ma

[@jeremiahc620]

Don't worry it's just temporary and the only thing that makes it last longer is thinking about it and not moving on from it, trust me it will go away, it's just anxiety and will get better if you don't focus on it.

[@alexius85100]

I’m in the same boat, it’s been almost 2months for me. Everyone’s journey is different though! I’m giving myself hope to get back to normal. Just this DP makes me feel detached from my emotions

[@Leandriah]

Its been five years for me now. I went through years and years of trauma and abuse, and after a really bad panic attack one night I felt everything change. I felt disconnected, like my body wasn't my own, objects and people looked different and blurry, and I felt empty. I was in denial for so long because I thought I was alone in this and I thought maybe I was going crazy. But finally I'm starting to accept it. Hopefully one day I'll be able to overcome it because until I saw this video I was completely convinced it would never go away. But maybe one day it will.

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment and I'm very happy to hear the video was so useful. 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. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com

[@adrianmurphy29]

i’ve been really struggling with this all day and really for the past few weeks bc i had a really bad high but the dp has been really bad today and this is the only thing that’s been calming me down and i think i will get better thank you for this:)))!!!

[@Dpmanual]

Glad it was helpful Adrian, keep up the good work! 😊😊

[@881Ali]

I love you so much dude. Would pay you anything right now. While i’m still suffering frlm this, but yoy gave me so much comfort. I already feel better sfter watching this video.

[@Dpmanual]

Happy to help 😊❤

[@borisjohnston4010]

If it wasn’t for this video I would still be suffering thank you so much ily man 🙌

[@Dpmanual]

Very glad to hear it 😊😊

[@akimayni8304]

Hope u talk next time about having long term dp/dr ( I've had it for 3 years ) I'm doing so much better but I just want to be sure that I can made full recovery. God bless u ❤

[@bibizaman2347]

You can! 💕

[@panamasurfer2013]

Hey Shaun, I have to say your videos have helped me so much. I still have these moments every day but I think I’m on the better side of 50% of the day feeling fairly normal and I’m able to work and do normal tasks. I know I have some work ahead of me but with your videos and keeping positive I’m going to get through this. Thank you Shaun

[@Dpmanual]

That's so great to hear Swain, delighted the videos have been so useful! 😊 Keep up the good work! 😊😊

[@kimchi4505]

I suffered from DP after suffering from a severe panic attack, i think it got triggered after i had 2 bad trips from weed. Thanks alot for making this video, it really helps to calm me down

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear it was helpful 😊

[@firehawk6230]

Currently going through the same thing after trying edibles for the first time and having panic attacks I keep thinking I damaged my brain makes it worse

[@kimchi4505]

@@firehawk6230 thats some scary shit right, i hope you’re doing okay, u just gotta tell yourself that you are real including everyone and everything around you, if things do get worse please seek help from a therapist, it really helps!

[@Dpmanual]

@@firehawk6230 Don't worry, you haven't damaged your brain or anything like that. You can and will recover, 100% www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@Axxa3095]

Hi shaun, I'd just like to say you've helped me through so much of what I'm going through, almost everything is going away and i can feel a change. i am starting to feel normal again. months ago i had crazy thoughts and feelings and i thought this would last forever. but now I'm feeling almost completely normal, with only a few negative feelings remaining. the detachment from reality has mostly went away, and the existential thoughts too. every week I'm feeling better. For anyone else who is reading this, take my word that this does go away, and over time it will fade. keep living normally and start doing more. if you occupy yourself every day the dp will fade away. Pay no attention to it, don't even think about it (that is easier said than done, i know, but once you start occupying yourself these existential thoughts and detachment will go away) as long as you keep on worrying about it, it will stay with you. thank you again shaun, because i genuinely thought this would last forever, but it's almost gone and your advice has made me happier

[@Dpmanual]

You're very welcome, and I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better and on the road to recovery 😊😊

[@declanwarrington8925]

this is one of the most helpful people you’ll find if your struggling. i actually just had a breakdown before watching this video, and believe me i give myself the scariest thoughts. and listen when i tell you, you are real, it doesn’t last forever, you are loved, you are acknowledged, and you will get better, guaranteed. ik you won’t believe me because i was the same way. and ik you hear that everywhere. but you have to start being nice to yourself, that what people are telling you is true, that you will recover. it can happen to anyone. and anyone can recover, and you will. God bless and stay safe❤️ and thank you Shaun

[@Dpmanual]

You're very welcome Declan, I'm so glad the videos have been helpful 😊

[@estrella3960]

Im so glad I saw this that I almost shouted "THATS ME I HAVE THAT I DO THAT" thank you so much this helped me more than I could explain. I think I'm gonna lay off on researching it now lol

[@Dpmanual]

Very happy that it was so helpful 😊

[@JonathanMontiel-cx5dq]

Hii I’m 14 years old and I have been going through unrealization and it’s really scary it started 2-3 months ago and I felt really scared and I felt like I was not really real and I was dead in the real world and that I was in a dream and I’ve been reading these comments and it’s gives me hope to get better as time goes by thanks so much to everyone commenting pls pray for me I hope I can heal from this so I can pursue my dreams normally if anyone can give me advice pls do so🙏🏿

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Jonathan, 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 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 👍

[@dropwafflez]

i’ve literally thought that same thing about having a different type of depersonalization that will be named after me lmao, just shows how ridiculous the thoughts this disorder gives us are.

[@Dpmanual]

I used to have that same thought! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/

[@eloparek687]

I was considering taking my own life, because i didnt want to live in this nightmare, but you and your articles gave me a hope that i can get better.

[@Dpmanual]

I'm so glad to hear that ❤️ And of course, if you are ever experiencing any thoughts of self-harm, please do speak to a medical professional as soon as possible.

[@lukepierce9978]

Hey Sean, I have been experiencing DP for almost a year now and have improved significantly. I seem to have reached a plateau and feel stuck. I think a lot of my issues are stemming from the fact that I got this in the middle of a pandemic that has confined our society and day to day life so much, only making it harder for me to believe in the reality I used to know and love. Your book helped me a lot to propel forward in my journey to recovery, but I am still not quite there. It can be quite terrifying thinking about how it is not gone.

[@omarmarshaal4630]

Do you feel better now after 6 months

[@lukepierce9978]

@@omarmarshaal4630 Yes! I'm not quite 100% but I am a full-time student, with plenty of friends and a social life. There are certainly days where I feel it a little bit, but I can confidently say I am in so much better of a place and I think it has made me that much stronger as a person. I personally guarantee success is right around the corner, it's up to you to put in the effort to reach it. Like anything, it takes time, and you need patience to recognize it will not happen overnight.

[@omarmarshaal4630]

@@lukepierce9978 the thing is I don’t really know if it’s dp or something else I feel so weird

[@506pops7]

@@omarmarshaal4630 its dp bro, it will go away give it time

[@LilyStultz]

@@lukepierce9978 how are you doing now?

[@casinoowtf7358]

I had dp for about one week n half and I am so glad I found you're channel and I am going to watch your vids today and then I am going to use you're tips tomorrow and the whole month into I recover

[@bluebeardman4745]

Thanks so much for this Shaun. Locating this channel has mellowed me so much especially realizing my experiences are not unique to me. My panic attacks started in August following the burglarizing of my family house. Ever since, it has been a roller coaster of symptoms: uneasiness/overwhelming thoughts in morning(that have subsided), fear of becoming insane like my late uncle and other toxic thoughts. But everything became worse a couple days ago i started having a Heightened AWARENESS to COLOUR, SOUNDS AND WORDS-as if I was deconstructing it. When i went to the gym i started having the perception as I was in a simulation, and whether the people were real and the same thing occured when I was on the street and even at home. One of the most unpleasant things I have experienced. I am more confident I will get better thanks to this discovery and the supportive community. God Bless you'll

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Kurt, thanks for your comment and I'm very sorry to hear about your house. But I'm very glad to hear the videos have been so useful and you're very welcome to the channel 😊

[@irfandenizbasaran7639]

The bbc says that when you have dp it’s impossible to love someone. It’s ridiculous cause after your videos i feel calm and relax and I stilling love my family and my friends

[@manboyy5347]

I feel as though I’ve experienced this since I was 8, and now I’m 18… I have a very vivid memory of when my perception of the world changed. I’ve told a few people about this but no one seems to understand. Ugh it’s tough but I thought I’d just share my experience here and maybe someone can relate?

[@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

[@metallilover4207]

Great videos, thank you! I wish these videos had existed 20 years ago ... It’s really hard to say how long depersonalization took. The first few months were the worst. Then I gradually started to trust reality and myself. But the whole process took years, and left its mark on me. Through my obsessive existential thoughts, I found spirituality. It still has a place in my world wiev. Sometimes I wonder what kind of person I would be and how my life would have gone without these experiences.

[@joseantoniogonzalez3456]

The same I think..I have it 5 years almost

[@ella6569]

You was sent from heaven

[@Dpmanual]

Ireland, actually.... Same thing though 😉

[@Sneazkerhead]

I just want to say thank you for calling me down from all those crazy thoughts, am still going through it it’s actually the beginning of me starting so I’m trying to embrace how long this will take for me to recover.But this really helps hopefully this works for me

[@Dpmanual]

Hi Josh, happy to hear the video was helpful 😊 Don’t worry, fears of going crazy 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 this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/

[@Allaklinch]

Thank you for everything you do !

[@Dpmanual]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@hunorszabo9978]

Hey there. I just found your video because I’ve been researching a bit. Here’s my story 😅 In 2013 I smoked for the first time in my life and I’ve got frightened by the effects of the high. It was traumatic for me (I’m an anxious person) and the first 30 minutes i thought i was going mad. I tried to sleep a bit but when i woke up, i still felt the panic in me. I’ve had thoughts of going crazy for at least 2 weeks, until i experienced a severe panic attack. Since then, life has been a rollercoaster because i developed a worse anxiety disorder and with that, also agoraphobia came just because i had panic attacks out, on the streets. In 2017 had a severe burnout and started dissociating again. By now, I’ve understood that dpdr is trauma response and anxiety based, as I’ve been medicated and the psychiatrist explained that to me. I still question reality, because that episode of getting high, made me question lot of things. So I know that after 10 years I didn’t fully recover but I’m now realising that it is all trauma based, as indeed it was a traumatic event.

[@Dpmanual]

Hey, thanks for your comment and don't worry, that all sounds like a pretty typical case of weed-induced DPDR to me 😊 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 👍

[@byronswart6199]

I’m so thankful for this, and I know I do sound like Exactly the type of person you were saying, but…. My condition does feel different. I feel like I wasn’t feeling out of reality but having thoughts about what is the meaning of life if everything is temporary, what is the meaning of life if you’re not in the present moment etc.. It kind of felt like I was separated by my thoughts but they were still harming me. Like how can I see life differently now that I know this ? Is this depersonalization or something more serious ? I feel like there’s 2 sides to my thinking and it’s been 2 months.

[@SpacedO]

Thank you so much man I had a horrible weed experience like 2 years ago and was going through it was having panic attacks and all sorts of stuff but this video helped a lot thank you man

[@Dpmanual]

So glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@juliajas._]

Why do people with DP have existential thoughts? Like why am I stressing over how human beings exist? I feel so crazy.

[@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/

[@juliajas._]

@YassPlays-DZ how are you feeling?

[@Unknown-zv4ox]

Mann you really help a lot👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 love your videos bro

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear it! 😊

[@sharmilakhanal7849]

I was about to recover , one day one said that we should search the answer of philosophical and existential question ..and we should know about our soul😳.. this is what again triggered me and I'm now on same cycle of dissociation ,disconnection, weired thought , stargr feelings, loneliness; and lots of anxiety and stress🙂😓

[@Dpmanual]

Hey Sharmila, 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/

[@moryx4575]

Very Happy that you are back with new videos :)

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to be back! 😊😊

[@chappriboy8072]

@@Dpmanual plz dont leave it🙏

[@canskies0765]

I fucking love your videos you helped me out so much! And not only me you are really underrated and need more views if your a big youtuber REMEMBER ME

[@Dpmanual]

Thank you, so glad the videos have been helpful! 😊 And don't worry, I'll remember you! 😁

[@KD-xx9su]

I'm recovering day by day. I'm almost completely recovered!!!! My best advice is to pretend like you enjoy it while it lasts to reduce the anxiety UPDATE: I knew people were struggling with this so I knew I had to come back and help. MY DP IS COMPLETELY GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has not ever come back the main way I made it go away super fast is to pretended I enjoyed it and not think about it anymore after. I realize sometimes it can almost come back if i even remember the feeling of what dp is like but the happier you are and the more you pretend to enjoy it the aster it goes away TRUST ME!!! if you're anxious about it it will only stay

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear you're on the way to recovery! ❤️

[@vinylg3421]

You gotta be kidding... enjoy dp/anxiety? :(

[@vinylg3421]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 no sadly.. I know how bad it feels, total despair, hopelessness, anger, shifting moods, no energy, fear, restless in sleep.. loong list.. I haven't gone out in months , that's how bad it is.. but, I now say a silent prayer to God everytime the thought or despair hits me... I request him to take all my worries,let me rest, help me belive in him and be patient! This has helped a bit .. I hope it will grow with time! As cliche as it may sound, prayer gives us some peace !!

[@KD-xx9su]

@@vinylg3421 Take my advice, it 100% works i'm cured I came back to help

[@vinylg3421]

@@KD-xx9su I so glad to hear that.. I am pretending too.. learning to not think or get angry or anxious abt how I am feeling.. I am repeating positive affirmations everyday , no matter how I feel ... they say words and thoughts can change ur life.. I hope it does change mine, in a good way, like it did yours

[@xphilip123]

MY DP IS NEVER GOING AWAY! It’s been 6 months and I feel the same i’m crying so bad

[@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/

[@nickh1495]

Feels good to know I’m not alone. Thank you so much. Still not recovered but I try everyday and pray that I get out of it. I’m just so anxious all the time. I hate it. I feel like time is looping and what I say I didn’t say and it’s so confusing

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks for your comment Nick 😊 And don't worry, you're not alone and you can and will recover. Keep up the good work! www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

[@nickh1495]

@@Dpmanual thanks for the reply! I have a question, is it normal for what you’re saying to feel like it’s never been said? Like you talk, then ask yourself did I say that? Idk. It’s a weird feeling. Also before setting recover for DP, should I get it diagnosed, and if so, what’s the best way of going about it? Thanks!

[@-vishalGupta]

Brk I'll be honest ..... I went through dp 7 to 8 months ago all i can say is just try to be as physically active as you can

[@-vishalGupta]

By that i mean just be involved in some sports activity or so and yes needless to say dp thoughts will def come when you are trying but just let them be and be involved with anything that you love to do just be intensely involved it might help

[@_J187Barz_]

@@nickh1495 yea it’s normal that’s what depersonalization does to you it can make you feel like you are in a movie or you are a robot etc.

[@ibew903]

Thank you so much I am 13 and I have been going through this for about a week my mom didn’t know what it was but it was out of her reach to help so now seeing this I am crying because I didn’t know what it was and this is making me feel so much better

[@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 DPDR 👍

[@TheKing-gw6ex]

I’m pretty confident that I developed derealisation after a bad experience with strong weed. I felt really weird, objects seemed to jump out at me, I felt so detached and spaced out and I tried to explain it as feeling like I wasn’t really there. I’m now worried that I’ve permanently changed my perceptions or that the weed was laced, because a few months later I’m not feeling this as strongly but I still feel weird. It’s a strange feeling in my head that’s here 24/7, I can’t describe it but I just don’t feel normal. I also feel fatigued and get terrible headaches a few days a week. Do you think this is still derealisation or something worse?

[@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 and you can and will recover, 100%. And yes, from what you've described that sounds like a pretty typical case of anxiety and DP, take a look through the symptoms on this page and see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

[@TheKing-gw6ex]

@@Dpmanual So I have at some point ticked most of the boxes for derealisation but not for depersonalisation. My main symptom is this strange sensation hanging over me, like a slight alteration in my perception that seems to worsen/become more noticeable when I get up and move places. I’ve had various physical symptoms on the list, bad dreams, sometimes it feels like everything around me is a bit off (although I know exactly where I am). At first I did feel like there a pane glass but that feeling has changed a little bit, but I still don’t feel normal

[@Dpmanual]

@@TheKing-gw6ex Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/

[@TheKing-gw6ex]

@@Dpmanual Thanks I think it’s mainly derealisation,I’ve only have one or two depersonalisation symptoms. Can you have milder symptoms or is it always intense? The only thing I’m feel right now is the sensation that something’s wrapped around my mind, like something isn’t right in my head

[@Dpmanual]

@@TheKing-gw6ex Yes, DP and DR essentially symptoms of anxiety so you can experience stronger or milder symptoms as your anxiety levels go up and down: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/

[@Diviine_xoxo]

These types of videos really helped me to pass the time when I was experiencing DPDR, however, the fix, which took less than a day... was to take some iron. If you're experiencing this, try iron. You will be cured. Best of Luck to those still suffering.

[@juliettecossa5462]

your videos are so reassuring, thank you!

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to hear it Juliette! 😊😊

[@buceavasi9629]

The visual snow is just outrageous.The thing is I understand it's an anxiety symptom and overwhelm but for the past 6 months I lowered my anxiety levels so much but it's even worse.....I've done MRI,eye tests,blood work all say I am ok,but the visual symtpoms are affecting my day to day life drastically

[@Dpmanual]

Don't worry, 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/

[@sakshikamble6326]

Yesss, bro is back again 🔥

[@Dpmanual]

🔥😁🔥

[@devansh173]

Hey are you Indian? I was recovered from depersonalization and then I heard from some spiritual tecaher that their students are feeling as their followers were not feeling real and were feeling that they are living in a dream. And then I was like How can many people have depersonalization and without knowing it? And got depersonalized again

[@wakeupgreece]

It will last forever if you dont get rid of your anxiety and fears. I have had DP/DR for 15+ years when there was no internet and no youtube or articles about it so i kinda learned to live with it until i found information about it.

[@splashwtw1671]

How can I get rid of the anxiety

[@ryanwallace5139]

SHAUN IT'S FUCKING GONE, MY DP IS GONE FUCKING LOVE YOU MAN

[@Dpmanual]

So glad to hear it Ryan! 😊😊

[@rascotv4685]

How long did it take you to overcome it ?

[@ryanwallace5139]

@@rascotv4685 around 2 months I'd say, jus cut out all triggers like caffeine, weed and nicotine and continue with day to day life trying to not think about it, don't talk about dpdr either cus then the thought comes back. Basically get rid of anything that will remind u of dpdr (including Shauns videos sadly)

[@ryanwallace5139]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 everything's back to normal mate, everything feels normal, keep going with life because you've only got one and things will recover in no time

[@ryanwallace5139]

@@laurenbaldwin6068 everything's normal, jus keep going

[@dyinghikari1740]

Thank you, very, very much Shaun. I had this problem starting a few years back and I never knew the stem of it. I tried talking about the symptoms of my 'DP' with my peers but they just didn't really know how to address it because we just didn't know what it was and as time went by-.... I felt like I was really losing myself... After watching a few of your clips that i humbly stumbled upon, I'm starting to understand the mainframe of how to fix or atleast manage this dissaray. It's just having the knowledge in understanding how to deal with these episodes boosted my morality. It's 4AM and I'm more than ready to sleep now. Thanks again bro

[@mehvishahmed96]

There's magic in all of your videos..❤

[@Dpmanual]

Glad to help 😊

[@mehvishahmed96]

@@Dpmanual what else is needed to do to get rid of it?

[@Dpmanual]

@@mehvishahmed96 Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DP recovery there 😊

[@rebeccar4312]

Episode? Episode, you say...then my entire life is an episode. Being alive is just too stressful...and that stress increases with age. Unsafe, unprotected is on-going and magnifies as one becomes more fragile and vulnerable with age. This is the first time I came across your videos, stumbled upon this randomly. I have felt what you label as "depersonalization" my entire life...

[@Dpmanual]

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

[@brianalangohr1929]

Thank you for these videos. You always help me (:

[@Dpmanual]

Thanks Briana, happy to help! 😊