Posted by baseball55 on November 13, 2016, at 20:00:48
In reply to Re: Best Medication for Derealizing, posted by porkpiehat on November 13, 2016, at 11:45:06
The first few times it happened, I didn't realize there was such a feeling and a term for it. I just felt that things around me weren't real. It was frightening and made me panicky. It's only later that I heard the term and description and realized - oh, that's what that is.
My therapist is really into grounding exercises to deal with anxiety and derealization. Focus on your breath, feel your feet on the floor, sort of thing. Sort of like meditation.
> How did you all realize you were having derealization/dissociative issues?
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> I always just thought my anxiety and depression were getting in the way of me thinking clearly. I mean I guess that's what it is, but...
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> I figured it out at 44, on my own without Dr's input, after having them at night and having AAP's made me worse. FWIW I'm finding some mix of SSRI and a stimulant keeps most of it at bay, although I'm having issues with impulsivity and drinking now.
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