Living with Depersonalization Disorder (DPDR)

[@bodypsychologist4014]

I hope in being transparent you will see I don't claim to have all the answers, but that I seek them in the interest of helping everyone. Thank you

[@NobleIIQuake]

I really appreciate you posting this. I've had depersonalization for 3 years and it always helps to know that someone else has expierenced similar feelings. I hope you can continue with a positive mindset. Best of luck.

[@bodypsychologist4014]

Zepha thank you my friend. If you ever wanna talk about it or ask any questions just DM me on Instagram and I’ll get back to you ASAP @maharibera 👊🏼🙏🏼

[@jackperry6269]

Amazing video - seriously more and more people coming out and speaking about their difficulties with dpdr has been wonderful.

[@farrellmasterson]

Well done man for being so open! Alot of people will empathise with this, and it will help people going through this condition 👊🏻. Must have been gnarly.

[@bodypsychologist4014]

Farrell Masterson I appreciate it a lot bro, thank you🙏🏼

[@forgotten7150]

I am dealing with this since the begining of my life and i just sometimes have forgot it but the feeling is always with me even i dont remember i have this feeling now im 16:)

[@nicolea7982]

Thank you for this Darius! It deeply resonates, I'm 26 now (been in recovery for a year) and have been experiencing DPDR since I was 18

[@thc7865]

Did you ever recovered?

[@xovierzwtf1013]

I’m almost recovered I experience it everyday but I just stop thinking of it and I feel real. Just go on with your life leave it be and it will go away. Don’t let it control you I’ve had it for 3 weeks and I’m almost recovered. Dont let it control you

[@thc7865]

Are you fully recovered now ?

[@Sitiluso]

Love this video, Its wicked to see you’ve had the courage to discuss something so personal to you. Keep up the good work bro 💪🏼

[@bodypsychologist4014]

Thank you man, I really do appreciate it

[@jackperry6269]

Thank you so so so so much for sharing

[@logansaama3498]

Big! Respect you highly for doing this brother, I’m also from the UK and have been suffering from this for almost 3 years now. Those who have not suffered from this condition can never really relate! I would love to speak with you bro and actually talk about this? Much more needs to be done for this community

[@codymanning574]

I am going through this so bad right now. It hit me hard when you said “I didn’t notice myself in the gym mirror” this happens to me I had DPDR start 3 months ago for me It was really hard for me for the first month I didn’t understand what was going on. I noticed the more busy I was the more I didn’t notice it. It crippled me for a while it went away until last week where it came back again. I was walking I looked down at my feet and I said “how am I doing any of this” it sent me into a tail spin one that I feel I cannot get out of again. I know there’s hope if I have anything it’s hope. It’s beyond scary to see things right in front of you and not to have them feel like their happening I feel dreamy or like a drug I’m high from and I can’t come off of. It’s beyond petrifying

[@FRElHEIT]

I've had dpdr since I was 13 years old. My world just suddenly turned grey and I couldn't recognize anything or anyone. It got better with time but never completely went away. I'm 21 now and a couple of weeks ago I had the brilliant idea to smoke pot. My dpdr came back full force and I am really fighting for my life at the moment. Why do I have to suffer like this? I lost my job because I am too scared to talk to people because I feel like an impostor just pretending to be a normal guy when in reality I feel no connection to anyone anymore not even myself. I'm also so uncomfortable around my own family because of the same reason. I'm fcked! The anxiety is crazy.

[@kammasndjf]

is good that you reaching out to help others good video

[@Roberto97810]

When you explain the thing of looking at yourself in the mirror I can relate I thought I'm the only person too🙃🇿🇦

[@emma-louise]

I hate feeling like it. I always feel like I'm in a dream, or my body is slowly shutting down. I need help asap because it feels like it is taking control of my own body.

[@NobleIIQuake]

I've had it continously for 3 years. Please don't worry at all. Depersonalization doesn't last forever if you are able to have the correct mindset. Although mine hasn't passed yet I've tried my best to keep a positive mindset about it all the time. One thing that you should never forget is that depersonalization should never define you. I struggled for a year and a half as I felt as if my depersonalization had effected most aspects of my life (especially socially). I realised that I/We must always remember who we are. Never ever let your depersonalization stop you from doing anything. If you continue to live your life the way you had before you had it it'll help you stay less anxious, less conscious of your depersonalization and less concerned about its effects. All the best

[@shubhrasly4914]

@zepha how you recover . Please send your experience

[@NobleIIQuake]

@@shubhrasly4914 I have not yet recovered but we need to stay positive and continue to live you life. Constantly thinking about your depersonalization makes it harder so just don't let it stop you

[@shubhrasly4914]

Does Dpdr feel like you are slightly drunken all the time ?

[@NobleIIQuake]

@@shubhrasly4914 Yeah it does, as if you are slightly under the influence (but that is just a comparison to the feeling)

[@Sheesherscreepers]

23, I’ve had it since i was 15 a day after smoking weed. I got put on benzodiazepines this year Ativan to be exact and it has actually made it worst and on top of that I’m no dependent on the benzos and if i don’t take them I get withdrawals and have panic attacks nonstop. This has been the worst year of my life. I can’t hold down a job, I get called a bum and I know I’m a disappointment. I want to get help but I’m too scared to. I don’t want to leave my dog and i don’t want to lose my phone and not be able to talk to my gf who lives in another country.. I’m so stressed out and tired of feeling like this.

[@aryarytheotheo1727]

The best way to I'll treat this is Self affirming love and meditation ❤️🥰

[@rossboucher3413]

It's interesting that I have experienced this. Only when I have been playing tennis, or riding a motorcycle. Both activities are fatiguing so I'm wondering whether my 'attacks' have been brought on by tiredness.

[@Itsmoeski]

Do you have trouble sleeping good with this like my face and head feels numb I know my body is sleepy and tired like it’s been fuckin with my sleep

[@snipezz3192]

Man I'm sad watching this video's I'm 16 and this is me right now this second I've had it for a year now and I'm really scared bro I was suicidal and I just don't know what to do even now I feel how you felt then years ago any advice to feel better man please 😫

[@harveybetts8915]

I’m 16 I got it too 😰😰

[@harveybetts8915]

So sad I quit so many things I was good at 😰😓

[@bodypsychologist4014]

Bro DM me on Instagram, I’ll help as much as I can👊🏼 @maharibera

[@bodypsychologist4014]

Snipez Z DM on Instagram bro and I’ll help as much as I can don’t worry👊🏼 @maharibera

[@rukhsaraaqib430]

how are u now

[@grey_blue2513]

Hey its a trauma response and it has to do with dorsal vagal shutdown. Look into polyvagal theory. Many times it is from fear and emotions stored deep in the body

[@shubhrasly4914]

Does it causes trouble in Walking

[@rossboucher3413]

I recognise your accent. Can I ask where you are from please?

[@harveybetts8915]

How long did it take for the sleeping pattern and that to take effect??

[@bodypsychologist4014]

It was probably a good few months but I wasn’t very consistent at the beginning, so maybe if you’re disciplined with it you’d feel better sooner.. DM on insta if you wanna talk about it👊🏼 @maharibera

[@jxey8111]

I got it from weed and man it sucks it’s like I’m still high and always worrying if people think I’m high when I’m not. It’s living hell and is affecting my social life.

[@twilliams4880]

How are u now?

[@thc7865]

Did you recovered?

[@danchoiordanov6740]

Bro, what is ur ig