https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depersonalisation-derealisation/m-p/455339#M35399 <P>Hi Amy </P> <P>In my life I have had episodes of dissociation. It’s pretty frightening isn’t it. My thoughts go out to you. I managed to move through these with various psychotherapy treatments that included - cognitive behavioural therapy and talk therapy. Some of the things I learnt were -</P> <UL> <LI>To address the emotions related to past trauma I experienced</LI> <LI>To work through the causes of my anxiety and depression</LI> <LI>Techniques to distracted me from my symptoms and to make me feel more connected to my world and feeling. One example I found for this is suck on lemon slices. The bitterness of the lemon brings you back with a jolt to reality. Or rub ice over your face to stimulate the nerve endings in your cheeks. </LI> <LI>To find coping mechanisms to deal with stressful situations and extreme stress. I expect the current COVID-19 situation may contribute to what’s happening to you at the moment. Would that be right?</LI> </UL> <P>Are you seeing a counsellor for your depersonalisation and derealisation? If so are you able to call them and have a phone or Skype appointment? Do you have any selp help books handy at the moment. If not, you could look online for some. </P> <P>Hope some of this helps Amy.</P> <P>Kind regards</P> <P>PamelaR</P> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:45:35 GMT PamelaR 2020-04-05T04:45:35Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depersonalisation-derealisation/m-p/455338#M35398 Does anyone else suffer from DPDR? Mine is really bad at the moment and I was hoping to get some tips for what helps Sat, 04 Apr 2020 07:23:50 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depersonalisation-derealisation/m-p/455338#M35398 Amy12345 2020-04-04T07:23:50Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depersonalisation-derealisation/m-p/455339#M35399 <P>Hi Amy </P> <P>In my life I have had episodes of dissociation. It’s pretty frightening isn’t it. My thoughts go out to you. I managed to move through these with various psychotherapy treatments that included - cognitive behavioural therapy and talk therapy. Some of the things I learnt were -</P> <UL> <LI>To address the emotions related to past trauma I experienced</LI> <LI>To work through the causes of my anxiety and depression</LI> <LI>Techniques to distracted me from my symptoms and to make me feel more connected to my world and feeling. One example I found for this is suck on lemon slices. The bitterness of the lemon brings you back with a jolt to reality. Or rub ice over your face to stimulate the nerve endings in your cheeks. </LI> <LI>To find coping mechanisms to deal with stressful situations and extreme stress. I expect the current COVID-19 situation may contribute to what’s happening to you at the moment. Would that be right?</LI> </UL> <P>Are you seeing a counsellor for your depersonalisation and derealisation? If so are you able to call them and have a phone or Skype appointment? Do you have any selp help books handy at the moment. If not, you could look online for some. </P> <P>Hope some of this helps Amy.</P> <P>Kind regards</P> <P>PamelaR</P> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:45:35 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/depersonalisation-derealisation/m-p/455339#M35399 PamelaR 2020-04-05T04:45:35Z