Doesn't Feel Real

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Registered: 03-19-2004
Doesn't Feel Real
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Mon, 02-05-2007 - 3:48pm


Hello,

My panic symptoms have come back, one feeling I get is feeling like I'm not really in the present, its hard to explain, feels sort of like a dream.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? If so, please help so I feel in the now and not all dreamy,

Thank you,

Tina

 

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Registered: 10-27-2006
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 4:15pm
Its called depersonalization. Have you recently stopped taking meds? Alot of times that can be one of the side effects of stopping your meds, even if you ween off slowly. I have also had this when my anxiety was really bad about a month and a half ago. I don't know what you can do about it, it really is NOT fun. Its almost like you are just going thru the motions, not really living it, kind of saying "why am I here?" Anyway that is how I felt and its horrible. I hope it doesn't last for you!!! Are you on meds? If so, call your Dr and let them know you are feeling this. Good Luck!! Hugs, Erin
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 4:22pm

(((Tina))) I am sorry to hear about this. It is the scariest part of anxiety/panic for me. It feels as if I am totally losing control & that things are no longer real. It is very common & has been reported frequently on the board. Here is a good thread, that has a link inside it where you can read more about *depersonalization.*

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-19-2004
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 4:26pm


Hello,

Yes I'm on Zoloft and Klonopin, I was off my Zoloft for about a month but just started back on again at a low dose, I'm having trouble remembering to take everyday though. That might be a problem but i am doing my best to get those pills in me everyday.

And my anxiety level has skyrocketed hight again, I get panicky and sometimes panic attacks now,

Tina

 

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Registered: 10-27-2006
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 4:40pm
Yes, I am going thru the same thing, (see my post about being new). I was on Paxil, then weened off but am back on it again and it doesn't seem to be helping me like last time. Its so strange to me that a med that helped so much can be so differnt the second time around. Its only been 3 mos since I was on it!!!! Anyway, I bet that is why you are having the de-personalization, forgetting your meds. You can look up antidepressant withdrawl and it will tell you all kinds of things. Some of the stuff you are having anxiety about might be withdrawl symptoms. They aren't fun, but they do go away!!! Good luck hon!! Hugs, Erin
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Registered: 05-27-2003
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 6:38pm

hi tina,


i get this symptom too...its liek a feeling of unreality...it SUCKS!


i think it helps to remind yourself that even thoguht this feeling is not pleasant it will not hurt you, and it will pass.


thats what i do:)


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Registered: 10-02-2004
Wed, 02-07-2007 - 2:50pm

I am experiencing this now!! It is like I feel like why am I even here because nothing seems real and everything seems very pointless around me. It scared me to death the last few days. Especially last night and today. I thought for sure I was losing my mind. Like seriously having some sort of mental break. I got online yesterday and today I feel a bit more reassured now that I am not losing it. It is AWFUL to feel like this.

Kim

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Registered: 10-27-2006
Wed, 02-07-2007 - 3:31pm
Kim, I sure hope this passes for you soon. I only had it for a couple days but it sure was scary!! Then it just went away. I didn't like it at all! You feel like you are not even yourself! Have you called your Dr? Maybe there is something you can do for it? Big Hugs hon, I hope it goes away!!! Erin
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Registered: 08-22-2006
Thu, 02-08-2007 - 6:53pm

I know how you feel. Its like your head is in a cloud. Or like your head is disconnected from your body. You are not alone.

I find that particular symptom is one you just have to ride out. Don't TRY, just BE. Don't fight the feeling. Let it exist within you as neither good nor bad. The moment you do not FIGHT or FEAR the symptoms is the moment they disappear.

Hope this helps.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 02-09-2007 - 7:26pm

I feel like that when my anxiety is sky high.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-19-2004
Fri, 02-09-2007 - 9:49pm


Yes, I do take my klonopin all the time, I'm to take it as needed but lately, it has been almost everyday that I'm needing to take it. My anxiety, sometimes panic attacks, come more often now but hopefully that, dies down, I really hate it,

Thanks for your support,

Tina

 

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