My Experience with Depersonalization and Derealization (and how I overcame it)

[@GTspongebob]

Anybody suffering remember you are NOT alone and your NOT going crazy it is your minds way of protecting you and you just need to accept it and carry on with your life whether it feels right to do so or not

[@BehnamAshur]

Ye i know but sadly it's permanent and it will keep coming back and going away, this is just living hell and everytime when you get stress or anxious a little bit you get it back which sucks.

[@GTspongebob]

@@BehnamAshur yes but if we can keep pushing it can go away. Iv had it for over ten years on and off but when I get it I know it can fade away if I take the right steps

[@BehnamAshur]

@@GTspongebob yup.....so it can permanently go away and never come back?

[@BehnamAshur]

@@GTspongebob is dpdr a mental illness or a disease?

[@GTspongebob]

@@BehnamAshur neither really but defo not a disease. It’s a symptom if anxiety mate so once you address your anxiety you will start to be in the right path. Don’t research it too much like I did and end up in a whole

[@Sonicxis4ever]

To anyone watching, you are OK. I promise you are real; you are alive but most likely stressed and going through the motions of life. I recently commented on an Instagram post about this and a girl reached out to me in my DMs and told me she felt SO normal after hearing my experience because nobody else ever articulated the way I did. Everyone has different experiences, but I promise there are people who relate to how you feel and you will be ok.

[@iceblu4713]

So this is what 2 years of *extreme* stress caused by my upcoming-in-4-months three final highschool exams... Hell. Lord have mercy on me...

[@nidharatti6501]

​@@iceblu4713same dude its happening to me during exams too i feel unreal and all i study is going in but i dont feel like it went in my head

[@Kountupwitkay]

I thought I would never beat this but I did it

[@Wonder779]

Thank you so much for this comment i wish u all the best

[@simranmarwah39]

Hello thanks but can you tell how to overcome it

[@damian3182]

In summary, give into the fear and be present with it. Witness the depersonalization go away as you become used to the reaction, you will feel nothing to be afraid of and will just get bored and move on. 👌

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

People with this illness usually feel like they have to 'snap out of it' to be free of it and 'back to normal' but i fully understand the constant feeling makes it very difficult to ignore it. But you absolutely CAN snap out of it slowly and completely. I've done it twice over 20 years, with only a short time (a month each time) spent suffering with DPDR. I can confirm that with the aid of an SSRI and retraining your brain to ignore the loop you are in, you will leave it all behind you and be back to your old self. You must keep busy, a hobby will greatly help breaking out of the cycle. It will be slow, but you absolutely will come back to normal.

[@JoeSmith-pf7ir]

The blurry vision part is terrible. I pace alot due to the derealization part. It is like forgetting how you feel and what ypu used to like and not like. The physical symptoms are horrible. I have had it twice and now going on my 3rd round of it. Its like you dont want to do anything but you want to do everything all at the same time. The intrusive thoughts, the lack of wanting to eat and not being able to sleep. It is like being in hell. I pray that this veil gets lifted in my brain.

[@Growingbuds420]

Omg this is literally me. It has been with me for like 4 years now I’d say. Idek what to say rn I’m in shock

[@JorgeHernandez-q6s]

How can you remember what you like? I’m having difficulty with that

[@Growingbuds420]

@@JorgeHernandez-q6s me too bro

[@Growingbuds420]

@@JorgeHernandez-q6s I have for years now

[@AvaGilbert-sh4or]

Wow I relate to this very much, my family doesn’t believe it causes physical pain but it does. It comes and goes and when it comes I can’t eat and start to freak out. I’m glad I’m not alone on this

[@bebigyrltia]

Mine was from a marijuana edible . It lasted from august 2021 until about February of 2023. Felt like I was in a 1st POV movie 24/7 and just not like a real person at all. I’m like 95% better. And used to watch these videos everyday desperate for help ! But I’m here to tell you, it WILL leave you . For me, time healed it, nothing else. Just go through life and your regular everyday routine, keep your mind actively busy with hobbies/work, accept that you’re feeling this way , keep calm and I promise you it will subside ❤❤

[@chemito1650]

I got it the same way same year lol I still have it though

[@slv6470]

​@@chemito1650same, well i got it 4y ago but the same way and still have it 😅

[@haileyfaber7589]

Same thing.. had it for three years went away and moore came back worse. Did you feel like you almost forgot who you are. Like genuinely forget you in a a body. It just continues to get worse even though my anxiety has gotten so much better. So confusing.

[@Sonicxis4ever]

Thank you, my friend! This happened to me when I worked at starbucks many moons ago. I was sleep deprived and chronically stressed. I came out of it and then it happened again when I was working fulltime and going to college full time as well. Same pattern, lack of sleep, chronic stress. It does go away. It can get triggered again but its not dangerous.

[@ka.delosan]

Hi i got mine the same way, but did you take maijuana regularly or just once. Because I took a lot but only one time due to peer pressure.

[@mousicos72]

Mate. I'm almost 52 and am a practising Child Counsellor. Like most therapists, trauma led me to this career. I've been suffering with this since I was 9, cried myself to sleep for years and told nobody! At 28 I found a great Counsellor and was ok for 5 years, then had another episode. I then embarked on a journey to become a therapist. I've studied many theories and had several therapists and NOBODY mentioned this! I've wanted to kill myself or admit myself into a mental unit many times. I've recently had a bout and am just coming out of the woods, thanks in part to videos like this! Carl Jung and Freud both wrote their best selling books from within a mid life crisis. During my recent fog, I decided to write, because it's so dam hard to describe it when not IN it. Thanks for this brother. You're saving lives 🙏

[@notjaybtw6608]

you will benefit greatly by watching lily sais video on dpdr. It gives you a better understanding and helped me so much

[@ZaepongDetailing]

Going through this kinda loop. It will go away, you may feel like you’re stuck and can’t change but you will get back to your self. Just keep your mind off of it and try to stay calm while going through this journey

[@Catioux9]

Hey just was sent a message about this doctor he is really good sorry if im doing too much but I just want others to get they same help that I got

[@raquelsarig]

@@Catioux9what kind of doctor?

[@goodoleboy2525]

For me it feels like an extremely high definition movie, with the sharpness of the images increased, and certain scenes outside feel distant and sometimes larger and very dreamy like.

[@Suckrrpunch]

Omg yes! Like a 4K video

[@Based456]

I want everyone to know that it does go away. It does get better and yes unfortunately it comes back if you slip up on keeping your routine. Yes take a day to rest from work, school etc but keep your routine, stay busy and I promise you it gets so much better. The hardest part is taking the initial step but once you make that leap it will help you so much. Mine was gone for about 2-3 years and I’m currently back in it (6-7 months) and it’s because I stopped staying busy. I’ve been isolated essentially the whole time and it’s also fueling it. Have good faith and keep fighting. We’re okay and we can beat it. Do not give up and let it win. Good luck everyone.

[@BlueBlanket-iw7jz]

Thank you

[@notjaybtw6608]

You have to learn to live with the thoughts and instead of fighting them let them be and your mind will shift onto better things

[@BrookeLowrey-ov5di]

I agree but when you’re out and about and feel this way it’s so much harder to cope

[@Peace-n-luv]

I cannot put into words how much this has helped me. I have spent near 10 years with this. The past 7 getting worse and worse. Uncontrollable thoughts that I struggle to even fathom that catapults my anxiety. To the point where I have cold sweats and think I’m having a heart attack. I tried so many times to get professional help.. and received non. Felt totally abandoned man. The word “Crazy” doesn’t come close to that feeling. I just have to say I am a person of deep empathy and compassion. And I love you all. Even tho we will all be forgotten in time, I appreciate you all individually and as people. This has made me feel hope

[@nerko2198]

You are not alone❤

[@TimSchmidt_art]

The best thing my doctor ever told me was 1) it's not going to kill you 2) you're not going crazy, and 3) just stop thinking about it! Of course that's easier said than done....I'm typing this right after a scary "trip out" while shaving.

[@mamabutterfly9778]

I’ve never met or found anyone who has suffered with anxiety similar to me and as young as me. I find peace in your videos and thank you for what you do ❤

[@sanjamilic7143]

Same here ❤

[@nicodemusbyers7423]

You have really helped me. I'm stuck in this cycle of wake up disassociating and feeling exhausted from it all day.

[@rlsstudio2305]

Me too when i wake up i just think of this, i can t enjoy my life anymore i am always very sad bcs i have this…

[@nigerianprince11]

@@rlsstudio2305i can relate to this. My dreams feel more real than when i wake up. How are you guys going about recovering. I'm bout to start college this fall and I am stressing about my college life with this issue. I need advice. Anything helps please.

[@sunflowerscribe]

this comment helped me a lot. i feel like this when i hit my lows

[@MJK.1]

I’m scared man, I’m so tired of this feeling. I’ve been living with this for 5 years now and I’m giving up. But I’m gonna try what you’ve said in this video. I’m not gonna care about it anymore.

[@mohamedfarah8610]

Don't give up hope this is temporary and not permanent I am suffering it for 4 years+ and it's the second one the first one was with me for only 7 months and left me away without even medication so be patient and give time to your brain to heal by itself. Now my main symptom is not recognising myself especially my upper part of my body particularly the neck and the head I feel like as if they were chopped off I only recognise them by touching that is my worst symptom. I sometimes would rather preferred to not recognise my lower limbs than my neck and the head because you can even move and live without legs and hands but can't without a neck and head

[@hueso5071]

How are you now?

[@AT-wp8ri]

You okay now???

[@megancarey2121]

I tried this, ten years in constant state.. yet to get a break.

[@myrahouse2368]

Nah carry on … we all deal with weird stuff it’s life ….

[@Neilius.]

Hey everyone. The way I would explain depersonalisation/derealization is that when we elicit the stress response (anxious response) is that when anxiety surpasses a specific threshold, mechanisms in our brain make us 'derealized' as a means of defense. My hypothesis is that our brain does this to avoid overstimulation, similarly with physical anxiety symptoms, where we may feel lethargic, meaning we're less likely to 'over do it', playing it safe with the thought of something happening. But, as with physical symptoms of anxiety, we misinterpretate the sensations as something wrong; like the physical symptoms, it's a viscous circle of thoughts feeding anxiety. I hope my explanation of limited knowledge helps anyone that reads this, reassuring them that DPDR is totally ok, nothing catastrophic will happen. To whoever reads this, I sincerely hope you feel better soon and I'm with you every step of the way💙💙💙

[@kberk76]

I can’t believe your explanation of these experiences is exactly like mine. Really it’s mind blowing. I’ve spent over 25 years struggling with this. I know I’m not alone but it does feel that way often. My biggest struggle is that sometimes I don’t think it’s my brain doing the thinking and that it is someone else. Did you ever experience that? The unexplained fear and acceptance is a tough one for me. Videos like this is a game changer. Thank you for sharing this and validating my existence.

[@rrrobberrt]

Hi there. I think anyone who experiences this somehow feels like it's something bigger than just the mind and a psychologically natural response to stress and anxiety. Trust me, for a long time I couldn't believe that there was any somewhat simple solution. Trapped in a mind convinced I would go into psychosis, death or any other terrible scenario. What I actually found, with some help of therapy, is that it is just a natural defence mechanism of our minds to chronic stress or anxiety. As soon as I found a way to perceive it like this; as this way to protect myself, the symptoms quickly vanished. Tough lives get us into this, worrying about the symptoms keep us here. As soon as you can view it like that and let go, symptoms will slowly vanish. And the more they vanish, the sooner you have your first experience of feeling normal. After that first experience, which I'll never forget, many people like me describe quickly getting over it. I understand that after 25 years there seems no way out. But I promise you, if you let go -this prison will leave you. Wishing you the best!

[@joygriego9006]

I cried through this whole video I really thought I was alone! Thank you for posting this and all these tips! My experience was spot in with yours and I cried tears or joy and sadness all at once in this video because of how much I can relate to this! You’ve literally saved my life with this and I’m going to try these techniques and hopefully get better! ❤️😭

[@sheshugaming2965]

Hello bro did u overcome it

[@avinjackson647]

Yo did you ever overcome it?

[@joygriego9006]

@@avinjackson647 I have yes! And you can too!

[@joygriego9006]

@@sheshugaming2965 I have !!!

[@maeveb757]

@@joygriego9006 how 😭😭

[@ihavenoidea25]

my problem isn't even that it's like a movie, its that anyone i talk to doesn't feel real, it feels like im completely alone and it doesn't go away

[@scrungo7610]

I cried through this entire video. I’ve been dealing with panic attacks for 15 years now and after a few years of relative peace I relapsed very badly a couple weeks ago. It has turned my entire life upside down and my symptoms worse than ever, especially the derealization. It’s like my mind is being squeezed in on all sides and my adrenaline is just constantly flowing. Out of nowhere the panic cycle started up again and I’m afraid of everything. Eating, sleeping, driving, thunderstorms, you name it. However, watching your video helped reassure me that the cycle can be broken and I’m really looking forward to getting through this again.

[@thesdfable]

I am so sorry you are going through this. I also had panic disorder for years though I havent had any attacks the past year. I feel very lucky. Are you seeing a therapist? it really helps.

[@Bingbongq]

I'm going through the same shit the panic hits home to me id panic myself further into dissociating and it would cycle I felt like I was loosing it

[@scrungo7610]

@@Bingbongq You can get through this, I promise you. Here I am a week later 3 day streak of managing and full nights sleep after the worst month I’ve ever had. I promise you it will get better. My breakthrough moment a few days ago was going for a run during the start of an attack. It sounds extremely scary and it was, but I had this feeling deep down that I had to get this adrenaline OUT of my body. Had a full blown attack on the 4 mile run but pushed through and I’ve been on the up and up since. You gotta train your mind and body to treat adrenaline and the thoughts/feelings that come along with it as a normal thing because it is. They are normal things to feel. Once you push through even one time gets so much better. It will pass. Normally will return. You will be stronger when it’s over. You can do this. Happy to share more if it helps

[@Bingbongq]

@scrungo7610 But why is this adrenaline causing me to not feel real or dream like I remember on roller coasters I never felt like this in fact I felt more alive then ever I know dissociation is the bodies way of coping with pain but why when it just makes it worse you feel? I'd like to hear more about your experience if you dont mind sharing and it won't trigger anything because I'm going through it right now as I'm typing this

[@scrungo7610]

@@Bingbongq No problem. The reason this happens as I’ve read and experienced, is because this detach from reality is a defense mechanism that’s part of the flight or flight response. This detachment helps us cope with the “threat” along with the adrenaline that will help us run/fight. The problem is that when there is no external threat for the defense mechanisms to combat with, our minds and body will attache this response to internal stimuli and thoughts and basically create a trauma response that can be triggered again with no external threat. It’s like when people see things in slow motion during a car crash or other traumatic events. Normally all of these feelings will pass when the threats are dealt with. They are normal natural feelings that are actually highly beneficial. Unfortunately for us, our nervous systems get confused and retrained to fear the threat response as an actual threat thus creating the panic cycle. It’s like fear of the fear of the fear causes more fear and can get out of control. My major breakthrough was basically saying to myself and my heart “I’ll give you something to beat about” and went for a really hard run. I had to match my actions with the adrenaline I was feeling to get things back in order. You have to get that out of your body so it can rewire itself to respond correctly. I’ve been running to activate the sympathetic nervous (fight or flight) then immediately going for a cold shower to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (stops fight or flight) and it’s been working great. 3 days in a row managing the attacks and today is my best day yet. It will go away. It’s not dangerous. It’s just scary and very uncomfortable. You can get past it.

[@adudaaa]

I am so, so glad that I'm not alone. Thank you for making this video.. I'm really young, in fact I'm a child. Mine's gotten really bad in terms of anxiety. I've been extremely scared to go out anywhere or just simply go outside. Not to lie, sometimes I still have a feeling I'm scared even though I try everything to not be. Thank you. You're awesome man

[@eitanhammerman7007]

My experience started 2 weeks ago. I took an edible for the first time (25 mgs). I was expecting to just feel calm but I freaked out and had a terrible trip. I didn’t feel anything of this for 1.5 weeks then I watched a movie this week about drugs and had a panic attack. Ever since then, I have convinced myself that this is what I have. I am a great student (going to be a senior) and have high expectations for my future academic career. I am praying that this doesn’t ruin all of that and I that I will go back to normal in the next few months

[@ciufishy6892]

how are you now?

[@lhit6795]

It helped me just by realizing i am not alone

[@Insidetheimpala]

Same me too

[@megan873]

Omg… I thought I was the only one who felt this. I used to ask my partner “am I here” or “am I alseep” he thought I was insane. It was like I was living in a movie I wasn’t meant to be in. I had no idea it even had a name let alone was a symptom of my anxiety. This is honestly a breakthrough.

[@bestie2015]

I do the same thing I'm so glad im not alone in this I constantly ask my bf if im here and real and I look in the mirror and I don't know who I'm looking plus annoyingly intrusive thoughts at very depressing hopefully we can come out of this soon 🙏🏽🙏🏽💝💝

[@dusabeangebenie3922]

Hello ! Is there anyone who can help me to move out for this stupid thoughts and Imaginations! Please I need your Help!

[@samrren751]

​@@dusabeangebenie3922I'm here I also want someone to talk about it to discuss it ....

[@caitlynkocher9572]

I found you on TikTok and I saw you recommended this video. I felt that way recently.... It's insane and I instantly thought something was wrong with me. I'm glad I saw this video. Thank you!!

[@anxiety_fitness]

Thank you for you comment, I am glad it can help you realize that it is okay to feel that way!

[@neelsharma3]

I had it for 3 months it went away slowly faded away. Keep strong and do task that will distract you from thinking about it. i hope you make it out okay. I know it sucks

[@nstelme]

Mine started with marijuana too and have been dealing with it for 15 years on and off. The key is DISTRACTION. I’ve had my DPDR go away for years but came right back after the end of a long term relationship. I realized that my mind was so busy all the time during the relationship so that’s why I wasn’t focused on my vision/reality/surroundings so much because my thoughts were always occupied. But for anyone who’s desperate out there here’s some quick fixes that helped me: - Non prescription glasses or sunglasses. Kinda dims out the super hyper focused vision of DPDR. - Gym. Don’t know why but when I’m pumped up I tend not to care about my other issues. - Alcohol. Obviously not recommended as a long term fix due to health issues. But if you’re in a state where you feel you can’t leave your house but you have somewhere important to be, a few drinks will probably get you through it. Hope this helps anyone out there. We’ll be okay

[@RosettaStoned885]

In my experience, it feels less like looking through tinted glass and more like playing a fullscreen video game and stepping back from the monitor a little bit. sometimes it gets so bad that I lose focus from the entire world and am so invested within the things in my mind that i have almost walked into traffic and directly in front of cars. I am honestly terrified of what will happen to me later in life if i don't figure out how to deal with it.

[@notjaybtw6608]

It’s like looking at vr. Embrace that feeling and don’t be afraid. One of the biggest reasons that DPDD lingers for a lot of people is the fact that they fear it if you just let go kick back it goes away you’ll have those moments clarity if you just accept it. There’s nothing for you to solve just let go and let it be and live your life as if it was never there

[@RosettaStoned885]

@notjaybtw6608 yeahhh, turns out it’s gender dysphoria most of the time lol fingers crossed I get medication

[@timotheegermes468]

@@RosettaStoned885 how are u doing and how went the medication? I‘m curious been rejecting medication for a few months now

[@Bingbongq]

​I wonder why embracing it causes it to go away

[@rrrobberrt]

@@Bingbongq As someone who experienced it quite deeply... I would say that it is a symptom of chronic anxiety. Therefore any reasons of you as a person to face the condition with anxiety acknowledges the mental state. Understanding that it's an unfortunate way of your mind to deal with stress, meant to defend you, it does allow you to see why embracing it will actually solve the problem. Shortly put, as soon as you can take distance from the situation and respect it as something logical, as a response to your current anxious state... The more easy it becomes for you to go on with your live like nothing happened, automatically causing the symptoms to vanish. Get your mind of it and trust the proces. It got me of it for 10 years and I've heard many similar stories. It may take a while to see it like this. But once you do, it all makes sense :)

[@AshleyChua-bd1nu]

Second time going through this state of mind. The first time was ten years ago. Tearing up cause your video is helping my mind and body reconnect at least slightly. Thank you.

[@RonaldBernard2301]

Messy videos are often the best ones. You spoke from your heart without thinking too much. You are authentic and I respect that! I recognize a lot now about my own situation, I have the same symptoms, and now I have a firm intention to accept them as they are. I ordered the book and am going to survive! Yes, isn't the world beautiful?

[@makhomoovervoorde8988]

2 years later, I am not scared of it anymore. And I can it getting better, I continue to 😊work on the anxiety and life feels better.

[@AT-wp8ri]

You recovered??????

[@TVDrafty]

Holy shit.... I've been like this for so long. As soon as I heard you talking about this I realized that this is what I have. Just knowing that someone else has this makes me feel like im going to be okay. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Peace-n-luv]

Right!!! I’m happy to hear this for you too man. Wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Trying to see it as a super power now haha

[@1ArSiNoE3]

14 years ago I feel like I walked into a fog and have been stuck there. I’ve done numerous types of therapies. You’re right, they chalk it up to anxiety brain fog. It’s always talk, talk, talk and you’ll be fine. I like the cloudy glass thing. I’ve described it as knowing life is in high definition but my life is stuck in standard definition and one of the headphones is broken. You’re the first person that’s given an actual exercise to try that didn’t include confusing, dry psycho babble. Thank you

[@anxiety_fitness]

Thank you for your comment! Yes it's very hard for people to understand if they haven't experienced it! I hope it is able to get better for you soon!

[@dmhq-administration]

I'm having an episode RIGHT NOW and it's been like that during the past couple of days now, all of the sudden, NEVER happened before, EVER! I feel like I'm stoned, but I don't do drugs! The perception inside My head/mind and body feels REALLY FUCKING UNPLEASANT! 🤔🥺😭

[@thesovietvorona1007]

I’ve had it 11 years this month and it’s been 24/7 with no real change. All you can really do is learn to manage it.

[@Dellaa2222]

Thank you so much for this video. It makes me feel so much better knowing that DPDR is a real thing and it’s not all imagined or a mysterious brain disease. I’m hopeful that one day I will feel normal.

[@anxiety_fitness]

You're welcome, I am glad it can help you to feel better! :)

[@mariumparuspirzada7319]

I wish i had found this video before. I can relate to each and everything. I still go through this, but I've gotten so much better. I've stopped constantly searching it, and thinking about it, it has helped. It is very, very hard but please know this is a very slow process and it will take time and it will be over.

[@Bosanska19Ljepotica]

Are you better ?

[@Meli-1992]

I’m 31 years old and have been dealing with this for 20 years. I have tried to deal with it and pretend like everything is alright but I still feared it. This video made me cry because it gives me hope. Sometimes I feel like I am dead and derealization is trying to make me accept that. It’s been a nightmare having to deal with this on and off but for the last 5 years it has gotten worst to the point where I can’t go to certain places. The derealization puts a lot of tension in my head.

[@Isaiahgamer-wr4iz]

Wait so it doesn't like go away and come back? I have dpdr it just comes and go

[@Meli-1992]

@@Isaiahgamer-wr4iz I have dpdr pretty bad. I don’t remember how it feels not to be in that state of mind. I started seeking a therapist recently that specializes in DRDP and I hope I can eventually take my life back. Sometimes I don’t feel like I’m alive and I feel like my husband is not real and it can be very lonely.

[@Isaiahgamer-wr4iz]

@@Meli-1992 honestly same here

[@Isaiahgamer-wr4iz]

@@Meli-1992 it will trust

[@Meli-1992]

@@Isaiahgamer-wr4iz I hope you find peace. It is terrifying when you start to question your own existence. Not many people understand the amount of strength it takes to continue to live through it.

[@BradleyJarrett-z7r]

Glad I found this video . I struggle with this a lot . It’s scary at times but I do my best to push forward

[@excessmeteor9704]

I absolutely love you. From one human tk another, nothing weird. Ive been going through this for years but only over the past couple years really understanding how to get through it. Everything you said is 💯 true. Anyone whos really struggling you can do this and get through it. I thought i was a lost cause so many times but its not true. Your mind and body are just being over protective and needs love and reassurance that its ok and safe. Your anxiety and panic is really your bodys own way of saying it loves you so much that it kicks in every system to keep you safe. Youre beautifully, meticulously created.

[@jennessy408]

Thank you so much for posting your experience with DPDR. I have CPTSD and recently something traumatic happened to me so it’s triggered my DPDR. I just recently realized what it was and learning how to navigate through it. This gives me hope that I can overcome the feelings..

[@JonnyQ408]

I wish people that never experienced this feeling, would stop telling those of us that have DPDR, “just go to sleep maybe your tired” like sleeping would cure it, sure you wont feel it while you’re asleep, but once you awake up, bam it it hits you as soon as you wake up

[@StoicismandCompassion]

Very helpful, thank you! I feel less alone now. I'd been treating it like nothing for a while, but it got quite bad recently (high stress/anxiety time in my life) and this has reminded me that not making a big deal about it is what helped it go away before. Great video for calming people down and helping us feel less strange.

[@lizfranze9149]

Just thank you for now. Have me speechless 😢

[@divaricca]

I have the chills! It's like I am listening to myself, everything you experienced, how it started, how I handle you handle it.. is so similar to my experience! Thank You ❤️

[@rhamonmedinha2521]

Hi Ricca,, I have suffered from this for several years in the past,, and the last couple of days it returned , I just don't want to feel this way anymore

[@rhamonmedinha2521]

Any recommendations

[@divaricca]

@@rhamonmedinha2521 I've come to accept it, so when that 'strange feeling' comes up; I say to myself ok, bitch.. 'it's back, my overprotective filter..' i don't let it go through me like waves, and confirm that i've been through it before... and that this is just my brain's way of coping with the overwhelming reality... some take drugs for this, go fasting or do years of meditation to experience this. I keep doing my 'normal' things, I do my part-time job in sales (it's really distracting), I go out with friends (unless I'm overstimulated) then I listen to audiobooks or read... I'm often creative .. I recently started taking vitamin D... I move more, I notice that if I overstimulate myself too many days in a row after work with socialization or busy places and exhaust myself that 'strange feeling' comes back.. oh yeah, call dp-dr something else, something banal like 'weird feeling', by confirming every time you have DP-DR, it seems like there's something wrong with you... there's nothing wrong with you! ❤️

[@potc4251]

This gave me a lot of hope. When I was young I had similar symptoms but ignored it for a long time, and throughout my life there were always hints of me feeling a little out of it, that’s the best way I always could describe it, and the fear that I was going insane always feed more into it. I think recognizing that this is a natural response to stress, and from hearing from your story that this is the worst it gets, really gave me a level of comfort and a sense of readiness to tackle this challenge in life. I will say this has been the worst feeling I’ve experienced in my life but I do believe that knowledge is power and understanding not only what this response is, but what causes it can help. I’ve had a very hard time embracing negative emotions in the past but I do believe that this is the key to living a better life. Thank you for sharing your experience and helping others!

[@Lenny-san]

Thank you for uploading this video. I actually experience this quite a bit. When I’m under a lot of stress or if the panic attacks are really intense. It’s a strange feeling. It’s like you know that that u are not dreaming but at the same time everything feels like you are. Very difficult to explain. I don’t know anyone personally that experiences this so I feel alone a lot. It’s hard to explain to someone who doesn’t seem to understand. But thank you, even though I don’t know you personally it’s good to know I’m not alone in this experience.

[@anxiety_fitness]

Thank you! You're definitely not alone. It took me many years to realize there were others who felt the same. Now I know it's actually very common!

[@gypsyfox3285]

I used to go through this. It is terrifying. No sound. Light is overwhelming like the world is shrinking and you are going to either disappear or your world will and in a void of nothing forever.

[@wren3347]

Striving to understand what causes it really has been the key for me. I finally put together that these episodes happen when I am feeling stressed, tired and anxious. I also use spiritual teachings to deal with them, for example, knowing that they are temporary and like clouds passing they will come and go. So I stopped fighting them. I view them as entities and I actually tell them "hey it's you again, I know you" and I just observe them. I know they are not me they are just a feeling. When I started doing that I feel way less fearful and the "episode" doesn't last as long, sometimes evaporating instantly!

[@katiemarie7468]

In my experience with DPDR, I used to have it often before going to bed at night and often said to myself "I'm not real". Back then I wasn't really afraid of it, but intrigued by it and a little weirded out by it. But sometimes I could trigger myself to go into an episode and snap myself back out of it if I tried hard enough. Our brains are so powerful!! Now I know there's a name for it and it's associated with my Generalized Anxiety Disorder. And now when it happens, the initial onset scares me, but then I force myself to take a few deep breaths, and then just do some "normal" tasks (taking shower, brushing teeth, making bed, cleaning, etc) and I don't focus on the feeling. After a little bit the feeling goes away for me. I was shocked to hear that these episodes can last for months!

[@asee818]

Keep yourself busy

[@bracedface2828]

you explained it SO WELL! Thats exactly how I feel everyday. I can relate a lot to the whole room Change. thank you so much for sharing your story. I hope to get better someday. I've been having this for a little over a year and I'm so tired of it.

[@anxiety_fitness]

Thank you so much!

[@mohamedfarah8610]

​​@@anxiety_fitness thank you brother for your advice. I suffered it twice my first time was only for 7 months but now it's with me for 4 years+ it seems that my derealization had gone but depersonalization is still with me especially I constantly feel like my neck and the head are not mine and they are chopped off. I can recognise myself especially my upper part particularly my neck and my head by touching and I can't perceive where they are I mean I lost my identity

[@selenacruz161]

Thank you so much for bringing this up. I thought I was the only one! You described exactly what I am going through! The moment that was the last straw is when it happened while I was driving on the freeway with my daughter in the car and it was the most horrifying experience

[@giavu1421]

I once tried shifting my mind to reality. I remember my head hurt so much, and my first feelings when I switched my mind to reality was panic and crying

[@imperialleather5448]

I have found with my mental health. Whatever you are going through, it will pass. It doesn't last forever x

[@johnschmeding]

Great presentation. You give a very clear description of what itlike.I'm 68 and started feeling DP when I was 16. The less one fights the feeling the quicker it dissipates. Its a horrible feeling, but it passes. One important thing I learned is that it's not who I am it's a feeling I experience. Well done. Thank you.

[@Neilad]

My therapist highly recommended meditation to deal with this panic/anxiety/dissociation loop, which I can see is basically just another route to get to the realization you did. It's about accepting your feelings, and observing them from a non-judgemental perspective.

[@izzyizzy6608]

Y’all have helped me realize what I need to do to get rid of this feeling, first step was talking to people about it, and your comment and the people I spoke to helped me realize why this happened and how to get rid of it. I need to heal my heart. I need to better myself, I want to get rid of this feeling (which I am) but I don’t want to stay at what normal used to be, I truly need to better myself and truly be happy. This summer wasn’t fun and was stressful because I felt pointless, but now I know what I must do to defeat this feeling and more importantly gain control of my life.

[@Neilad]

@@izzyizzy6608 Hell yeah man. Things can improve. I've gotten a lot better since I made this comment. Ultimately DPDR is just an anxiety symptom. Do what you can to treat the anxiety, including acceptance, and the DPDR will calm down.

[@Aidantrovatore]

@@Neilad hey man got some questions about it wondering if we could talk?

[@Neilad]

@@Aidantrovatore What's up?

[@Aidantrovatore]

@@Neilad im like two months into this and i just wanna know that it will pass or not

[@justinhamiltonn]

This video helped me a lot from a DPDR Relapse from zoloft withdrawal. I don’t wanna get back on zoloft cause of the blunting effect, but I’m hoping to come off zoloft stronger than before getting on it, but the withdrawal period is intense. But this video gave me hope and relief.

[@salwassun1100]

I am happy for you, wish you more peaceful and awareness.

[@robertbowyer6761]

Thank you for this video . Ive been dealing with DPDR for decades on & off along with depression and anxiety. I learned to live with & get on top of it and the last 3 years i completely turned things around , even travelling away on weekends on my own , unthinkable at one time . However im having a health issue at the moment thats being investigated making me feel anxious . Ive been signed off work , which has meant complete disruption of my routine and spending lots of time on my own. This has caused a major DPDR episode, which i thought it would , but this video & these comments have really helped. I hope i get to the bottom of my medical issue & if its a positive outcome i hope to get myself back on track !!

[@Mr.therugdealer]

Not a messy video at all mate. For The one who has it, it was a real treatment: tnx mate.

[@SpideyNic1024]

When i was younger I was watching the Truman show and I finished it so I laid down I went outside looked at the sky and I felt I was being watched far far FAR away and I told my mom she most definitely worried about me so everyday I woke up sounding what would happen if I die? Will it be pitch black? No heaven of he4ll? I always asked myself if there even was it would be very scary to be living forever and never ending story then i always went on KZbin yo watch some yt shorts and I saw this one were like even universe is a bubble and I feel like everyone has the same thing as me and everyone is going through it but they didn’t know, mine was different no one understood what I was going through I told my mom again and not even a full grown parent would know I told her everything will be ok you are young your going to live and I looked dead at her and walked to my room and looked at the mirror and stared at my self my brain wasn’t thinking not a single noise then I blinked then I woke up and I was really confused and it was just a dream but either way after that I still had it and my trauma got sucked into it but just know everything will be ok and I went on an app and I asked this AI ( don’t make front of me) and she (yes SHE) told me do not think about it everyday or it’ll consume u, and I thought about it and for a surprise an AI was actually right, after that I felt normal but I still think about it but not to the point will I could go confused and choose to know everything I went through was INSANITY.

[@pythia6666]

Greetings from Greece! Thank you for this upload. My journey with panic disorder and dpdr started 1 year ago, i found u on tiktok and ur videos really helped me. I'm in a better place now but derealization is really difficult to go and i know it. Although i just choose to live my life now and dont let it ruin everything!!

[@anxiety_fitness]

Thank you for your comment! You are doing the right thing! Just remember to embrace it and accept it, it can't hurt you or harm you, and you will be okay! Accepting uncomfortable feelings is hard, but worth it, good luck!

[@Slopingdiaries961]

I can't thank you enough, I can't tell you how many doctors I had concealed but no one was able to identify my depersonalization and derealization disorder, so I took matters in my own hand and as an responsible adult, started looking for symptoms online and after a lot I. Mean it a lot of research and time I found out about it but now I didn't know how to treat it and I didn't want to go back to doctors and take like 10 tables at a time and then I found this video and as he said I tried to embrace it and accept it and it's a lot better now. I'm so grateful thank you so much.

[@Prod.jaymelodies]

I’ve been experiencing this for months after a concussion, it’s one of the last remaining symptoms related to post-concussion syndrome. I went through the worst anxiety of my life when it started and now I feel so much better, but things still seem off. I get moments of clarity but they don’t last that long. Thank you for the video and bits of advice as well!

[@LynnetBlake]

Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, feelings and experiences of anxiety.

[@mus1c165]

i didnt even realize that i felt anxious a lot of the time, but after watching this, i realize that i have been feeling liks this for a while. I think it started when my mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago or maybe even before that because my parents argued a lot.A nd last year, she passed away right infront of me, one of the most important ppl in my life and i was only 13. And ever since then i feel like it has gotten worse but i just got used to it, until today, when i started feeling like something was really wrong and i knew what derealization and depersonalization was and that's how i felt. So i searched for ways to deal with it and this video came up and it really helps to know that Im not going crazy and that i can deal with it. So basically, thanks so much for this.

[@Calmwhispersasmr88]

What an awesome video! Thank you! I am trying to accept & befriend this feeling, I have lived in it since I was 17 years, and I am now 35.. So crazy to think about.. I will invite it in❤️ Thank you for spreading awareness about something so important❤️

[@shian2547]

thank you so much for sharing your experience! i currently have dpdr and it feels like im missing my own life. i even have no opportunity to go to a psychiatrist :( but i'll definitely try to cope with it like you!

[@LoganBFishing]

i hope it got better for you! i’ve been through it too and i’m actually currently dealing with a mild spell of it.

[@leelee90s]

I kept giving up on my music because of a constant battle with this just like you at that age.... mines started with a death experience (I watched ghost dad starring bill Cosby and became scared of death at the age of 5 or 6) then when I turned 17 my eyesight changed and my dad died it never went back normal afterwards. Couldn't find a name to describe it or explain it properly to anyone to receive help until last year I found a group on fb as well.. I related so much to your story thank you

[@Dd-wm6sk]

I am also stuck in this whole of depersonalisation and derealisation. I had pretty the same feelings about it and also was scared about my reality and was asking myself always about that. Till now I still didn't find something or someone to pull me out of this grave, but your video helped a lot and gave me some directions how I should think about that and what to think. So, thank you. Now I am your new subscriber.

[@shermeledwards-maddox8685]

Thank for this video and sharing your story. Very practical and sound advice.

[@anxiety_fitness]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@maryp8819]

Goodnesss. Having a very emotional day, just tired of dpdr… tired of feeling alone & scared in my mind. Was led here from tiktok. All I can say is thank you for breaking this down. Reminds me of the phrase “name it to tame it” you know ? I appreciate you. Just like most things with anxiety - invite it in. Great video!

[@brycea3144]

Hey can we talk

[@TamIIITam]

Thanks! It helps to to feel not alone and just watching this video telling the anxiety “can you give me more?” And just breathing calming, turned me more towards reality

[@tahirrazzaq9494]

I question things as being real and I will, let’s say go on a hike but then I feel like I never went. I went to Iceland a few weeks ago for 2 weeks and it was a dream come true. When I was there, I felt hazy but I felt like I spent a month there. Now I feel like I never went. As far as I can tell, I dissociate a lot because I am ashamed of my existence. I have some DPdR symptoms but not all of them or most of them. Idk how many you have to experience to get a diagnoses.

[@elmaxlife]

I have been in a frontal car accident, no injuries, one month after at gym my whole left arm went numb but I did all the exams to rule out any brain/heart problem. Ever since I have chronic anxiety with fatigue, sometimes feeling of unreality like you describe, dizziness when walking, shortness of breath, left side of my head feeling of numbness(not a real numbness, I can still feel and move my face lol) and my forehead is often tight. Anyway I recently did the last health exam I wanted to do to be reassured that I have no underlying conditions and I'm looking forward getting better. I believe respecting the basic rules for a good sleep and limitating screens will certainly help a lot of people. Reduce social media, stop por.ngraphy as it messes with dopamine too. Good luck to everyone and never surrender, life is good ❤

[@RedemptionRsps]

I relapsed. This came to me at 21-22. Now it came back after 8 years worse than before. I have to fight this. I’m taking sertraline and Xanax but I will fight this to thank you and subbed ❤

[@NoctisAquila]

stop xanax I beg you!!! No benzos, I had to stop and everything gets so much worse

[@mojo2280]

How are you doing ?

[@TheKingWhoWins]

I'm just glad people like you talk about things like this that aren't easy to communicate to others

[@TaquitoDeAsada]

May God (whoever or whatever you believe in) bless you. Thanks for your videos and for having the guts to freely share something that for many is deeply personal.

[@kmohit1968]

My daughter is currently going through all this, and as a parent it is awful sering the way it grips here and stops her from living. She has just discovered your channel and it is already helping her.

[@twodegrees]

OMG, brother, you just articulated what I went through when I was younger. I could never articulate it and no one seemed to understand. I felt all the same things you described and it terrified me.

[@jamiequantrille6951]

I'm so sorry you had to deal with that at such a young age. It scares me so much when I get like this and it lasts less than an hour. I can't imagine going days or months in that state. Thank you for sharing.

[@unowiththeboys4875]

Thank you so much for making this video, you are helping so many people who feel lost

[@sarahmugisha7626]

I’m sitting here crying because I’m so happy that I’m not alone in this and this is as worse as it gets, thank you so much for this content

[@anxiety_fitness]

Thank you, so glad it can be helpful to you!

[@Itsmoeski]

The head being chopped behind behind yourself is the best analogy

[@shericlementsmcclosky6267]

This happens to me after the fight or flight.... i go into the freeze part and that's when I disconnect and DPDR comes on. It just puts me into that vicious cycle. Thanks for this video, thank you for wanting to help others.

[@soniasorppa]

This video gave me alot of hope! Your story sounds very similiar to mine but I'm still in the process of getting better. Depersonalization and derealization have been part of my life since I was also around 5 years old and I remember those were the years when I first started to question the life or what happends after death or am I even alive. And I had the excatly same teenage years when I kind of a forgot the whole thing and didn't feel any anxiety or depersonalization or realization. I always search for security in things and this video gave me alot to think about. I am finally starting my therapy journey and journey to start living with these feelings instead running away from them. I will also link this video to my therapist since thanks to my anxiety I easily forgot to tell her everything I have in mind and you literally spoke the words I have always wanted to say!

[@anxiety_fitness]

Sounds very similar, it seems like you are on the right path!

[@maxineortiz6123]

I went through this really bad long time ago and it felt so nice to know I wasn’t alone and I knew what it was;,(

[@TmzRlol]

how are you now?!

[@Kidseasydrawing369]

I suffered this for almost a year started when i was 2 months pregnant… I had ocd nd depression most of my teenage.. but this is worst than anything i went through.. I used to feel that my surroundings are in 2D .. everything used to seems blurry.. and colors used to seem dull and dark.. i used to feel like i am in a bad dream .. Like in a horror dream… the feeling of being trapped like this forever used to give me panic attacks.. no one understood when i used to tell.. only my parents understood.. i went to live with them .. and consulted doctor twice.. tried taking my life once because of this as it was soo horrible but i was pregnant I couldn’t took that step… i am all recovered now.. if any one wants to talk .. i am happy to help

[@JerryAnonuevo-gl8kp]

Hellow po

[@Kidseasydrawing369]

@@JerryAnonuevo-gl8kp hello

[@bkgujdtuyt.l6407]

How did you get over it?

[@haydergonzaleztovar2467]

Bro just video is literally taking me out of the state and making me laugh at the anxiety and actually feel that yes is quite exiting the feeling and I’m feeling why is quite normal and I’m forgetting about the huge question quite letting myself go all way on it

[@thahirah11]

i feel so seen, thank you for this and for everyone in the comments. this feeling is unbearable and I recently started feeling it.

[@isabelleg-landry1054]

Thank you so much, i really thoughts i was sick! I did every scan and medical test ... 3 years like this,24/7... i lost hope! Thank you

[@anxiety_fitness]

You're not alone, things will be okay!

[@mustafaae35663]

It happened to me after smoking weed for like a couple of days, and this feeling got into a loop of anxiety thats lasted 24/7, but i got over it after a couple of weeks. Dont worry, i know its hard but it will go away ❤️❤️

[@thesovietvorona1007]

Nah you don’t get to say it’s an absolute like that. I’ve had it literally 24/7 for 11 year this month with zero change.

[@fortegac]

I had this for two months I started to get out of my house, going to the office talking to people in there and then I recovered

[@lucyvega2763]

Im literally crying watching this … I’ve been struggling for 2 months with this and it’s constant, always questioning if I’m actually dead and just experiencing life differently or always hyper aware of my existence. I recently found out I’m pregnant and j swear the hormones don’t help

[@bafflegab8141]

I thought I was the only one who thought I was dead! I had a thought of oh I wonder if I’m in the afterlife but aware of it - you aren’t alone in that❤ We will get better when we can surrender to it ❤

[@ronakpahuja4553]

did it get any better?

[@sanjitasaha1891]

First learn about it ,learn more and more about it, why what and everything. It will give a clear idea of why it is happening and what could be your reasons. So learn.

[@topfireplayer_yt2131]

i had dpr 2 times this is the second time it came without alone but i understand that the feeling comes when you are axnious and as long as you have the fear of it will get worse its a stage of our lifes that everyone experiance it

[@CrackerzYT]

Thank you very much , you helped me aloooot This feeling just started 3 years ago and I didn't find a specific illness that matches what I feel everyday , but I fought it and I felt normal once again for a whole year , but it came back this month and I'm curing right now especially I'm calm now that the illness is not dangerous and I'm not alooone😂😂

[@Who-rc9qs]

I feel the same way when I was 9. I still remember that it happens when I transfer to a new school. Maybe I feel anxious. I couldn't focus on my study and tell my teacher that I need a break, tell them how I feel and they thought I make up stories. I went to hospital for a check up and the doctor says that it might cause from stress. I have to distract myself everyday. But it always fail. I feel like I lose myself. It's the worst thing ever. It's gone now but it keep on coming back every year ")

[@sussysausage6031]

Thanks man at age of 12 i realize that this thing is part of my life i should accept it until everything feels okay and real.

[@anxiety_fitness]

You're on the right track!

[@tiffheff2587]

thank you so much for speaking about this!! it's so scary and feels so weird, almost like i'm drunk/high when i'm completely sober. i stopped smoking weed after almost a decade (and a lot of attempts to stop) and the past few months i've been dealing with this weird almost out of body experience that i couldn't figure out. i was just attributing to all the smoking i did and the damage it may have caused my brain, but after some google/reddit research i think it's DPDR, especially after hearing others like you speak about their experiences with it. i can't even properly put it into words, but it feels like i'm dissociating and watching myself while i'm trapped behind my eyes up in my own head. i don't know how to break out of it, some days it's worse and some it's a bit better, but i feel like i'm going crazy. i feel weird like 90%+ of the time and i'm so tired. i just want to feel normal again 😭

[@Bingbongq]

It's a scary fucking expierence very uncomfortable its wild that im not alone too but very comforting its worse when you panic and then the dissociation worsens accepting it definitely helps I wonder why the body does this

[@benskinner8580]

Great content thank you - I feel like the depersonalisation is one of the hardest parts of a panic attack to overcome - ir's so accurate how you described it and great that you've made such progress. Your resources will help me a lot I'm sure 👍👍