topic Depersonalisation in Anxiety

Depersonalisation

ypla — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:28:06 GMT

I've been having this feeling where I feel like I'm not in control of my body and actions. Let's say I start a conversation with someone and in mid conversation, I forget what I was saying, or cannot say the things I want to say. I've been to many awkward situations because of this condition. Another time, I feel like I've done something bad (that I obviously didn't do like murdering someone) and feel guilty about it. It feels like I have two versions of myself and my other half acts independently from myself.

Has anyone felt the same? Should I bring it up with my psychologist? or do I need to see a psychiatrist?

Depersonalisation

socialmoth — Wed, 05 May 2021 23:26:31 GMT

Hi ypla,

From my understanding, what you have described could be a couple of different things. I have experienced that disassociation where I feel like I've completely lost track of what I was saying and can't remember what I was going to say next. It can be tricky and it's an awkward thing to explain to people too.

I think it's best if you bring it up with your psychologist as they will be best positioned to help you understand and deal with these feelings.

Depersonalisation

IronBinder — Thu, 06 May 2021 00:10:51 GMT

socialmoth is right you should tell your psychologist, I have had similar things happen to me; I have a stutter and I sometimes can barley form sentences out loud and sometimes when I talk half the word doesn't even come out of my mouth. it is annoying, but telling your psychologist and I trusted friend can help you understand things and feel better about yourself. I hope this helps. I would like to know how it goes though, so if your comfortable I would like to know if it works for you.

Depersonalisation

Mr__Irrational — Thu, 06 May 2021 06:23:51 GMT

It typically occurs when the mind can no longer tolerate the internal feelings/stresses.

Definitely discuss with the psychologist so they can talk through what ever the underlying issue is thats causing it.

Take care of yourself it will pass.

Depersonalisation

ypla — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:37:50 GMT

I don't know what's real or imaginary anymore, there is a blurred line between them and I've been crossing this line far too many times. What's real can all of a sudden feel imaginary, and what's imaginary like day dreaming or a nightmare can feel like something I've done in the past. The other day I could swear that my room was turned up side down by a thief but it was tidy the other day like no one has touched it. I almost lost my sense of taste and smell. Pain or cold weather is an indication of reality for me. I even ran a red light the other day because of how unresponsive I've become.