I feel like a ghost passing through

[AntiHero]

Do you ever feel like a ghost passing through this world? I do.

I have this sensation there is an invisible veil between me and the world, as though there is a bubble around me or as though I am around ghost passing through. As if I am not really a part of this world. The world changes and moves so fast but I don't. I pass through it slowly, like through murky water, and no one sees or hears me. I'm invisible.

No matter what I do, it's the same. If I work, go grocery shopping, take a new class...

Does anyone else ever feel like this? Does this sensation ever pass?

[Daisy129]

Hi AntiHero,

I know what that is like, I have had phases of my life when I have felt like that. People are so busy involved with their own lives, it seems like they only notice the ones who make a noise and demand to be heard. I don't know if you are a quiet or shy person but if you are, it might feel like it is hard to be heard or noticed? For me, it has been worse during times of stress and better when I have goals and feel like I have a purpose. I have found meditations helped me to feel more 'connected' I also found Louise Hay books encouraging and comforting. It is easier to feel part of the world when you have people around you who are like minded. Sometimes they are hard to find but worth it to keep looking for them. I hope this helps.

[AntiHero]

Hi Daisy129,

Thank you for your kind words. It's consoling to know I'm not the only one who feels like this. I suppose this also comes from feeling very alone too, and feeling like this even when I go about my day-to-day activities. The feeling of detachment is bizarre. I've certainly become quieter over the years, I think, although I can fake "bubbly" really well when I have to (people love "bubbly" people). When I'm just me, I feel like I'm on the outside looking in. Maybe it's just a symptom of anxiety and depression, but I definitely don't feel like I'm in a community either. I'll look up those books, though. Enlightening readings are always good...!

[Daisy129]

You can heal your life- by Louise Hay, it's easy to read because it has lots of colourful pictures and pages, some of the words can be a bit airy fairy if you're not used to that type of thing but it's a good starting point...I've since found it helpful to go online and read her daily affirmations. Unfortunately she passed away last year but her team still run her facebook page and publish her affirmations.

A good example of one of her affirmations is 'I approve of myself at all times - I am good enough just as I am'

Her philosophy seems to be about not worrying so much about fitting in with others but about learning to be happy with yourself just as you are and then the right people will be drawn to you. She also focuses a lot on how just your existence in the world is pretty amazing when you think about it and you belong here just as much as anyone else and to breathe in life and enjoy it. I hope this doesn't sound too 'out there' and that you find it helpful.

[AntiHero]

Hi Daisy129,

I'll definitely look it up. It's always good to get a different perspective on things. Thank you (and I hope you've been well)

AntiHero