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Old 09-12-2010, 09:42 AM
 
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I just found out about these disorders like 2 months ago and they describe how I feel, how I've felt my whole life. I read online that one of the main causes for a dissociative disorder is trauma, which is what I experienced. Depersonalization can be described as feeling detached from yourself, being the participant and (the observer of yourself). I feel like this. Derealization means that I don't experience reality the same way other people do. Everything to me looks like a dream, like I'm stuck in a dream. I experience this 24/7 almost my whole life. Everything lacks vividness, clarity, reality, and it makes me question whether or not anything really exists, the best I can say is that a dreamlike state exists. There is nothing wrong with my vision, I don't wear glasses or anything like that and I took a vision test recently and my vision is 20/20. I don't have any specific memories or images in my head when I experienced reality at a higher level, all I know is that I did, it's a feeling. These are my questions:

If it's not a problem with my vision, then what exactly is it? Is it a part of the brain? What is it called?

How is it possible to experience derealization 24/7 for so many years? If I got it when I was in 3rd grade and now I'm 26, that's crazy. I had it the same, the only difference is that sometimes I think about it less or more, sometimes I don't really think about it but it's still there.

What are the treatments for this? It looks to me like I have chronic depersonalization.
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Old 09-12-2010, 12:04 PM
 
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You need to see a clinical psychologist to get an accurate diagnosis. S/he will then suggest a course of treatment, if possible. No one here has the ability to diagnose you long-distance.
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Old 09-12-2010, 12:57 PM
 
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You need to see a clinical psychologist to get an accurate diagnosis. S/he will then suggest a course of treatment, if possible. No one here has the ability to diagnose you long-distance.

that was only one of my questions
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Old 09-12-2010, 10:09 PM
 
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i lived like this for years. at the peek, i would actually wander outside my body. please seek psychiatric help and find a therapist you can really trust. it's so worth it and life is so much more fulfilling when you're not dissociated. if money is an issue i can try to research free mental health clinics in your area.

treatment usually involves therapy and medication but that will be between you and your psychiatrist. there are a lot of therapies out there specifically designed for dealing with trauma, like e.m.d.r for example. you can do a little research. you can also try to find a therapist that specializes in trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (depersonalization/dissociation is common in chronic ptsd so ptsd specialists are very familiar with it), or the nature of your trauma, like abuse or natural disaster.

i wish the best of luck to you.
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Old 09-12-2010, 10:34 PM
 
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I have experienced depersonalization and derealization a couple of times which lead me to a full on anxiety attack the last time. I have since learned a lot about my body and what my specific body needs in regard to nutrition in order for this not to happen (it is triggered by cortizone levels). If possible, see a natreopath (sp?) that will do a full blood panel and help you get to the root of how you feel. A therapist to with that might be good, too.

I will say, I am not sure that you are actually experiencing depersonalization and derealization. When I had it, there was absolutely no way I could function out in the "real world"---had to call in sick. It is very real and can be very disconcerting, even down right scary.

Best of luck to you.
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Old 09-13-2010, 06:23 PM
 
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This is kinda how i feel like as if this is all not real people like me and talk to me and i talk back to them but i feel as if im not on the same page as evryone else.. kinda like im waiting for something to happen
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Old 04-20-2012, 09:47 AM
 
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Default I also have 24/7 DP/DR which is rare and would really like to talk with you. Please E-Mail me your number-me.inn@hotmail

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I just found out about these disorders like 2 months ago and they describe how I feel, how I've felt my whole life. I read online that one of the main causes for a dissociative disorder is trauma, which is what I experienced. Depersonalization can be described as feeling detached from yourself, being the participant and (the observer of yourself). I feel like this. Derealization means that I don't experience reality the same way other people do. Everything to me looks like a dream, like I'm stuck in a dream. I experience this 24/7 almost my whole life. Everything lacks vividness, clarity, reality, and it makes me question whether or not anything really exists, the best I can say is that a dreamlike state exists. There is nothing wrong with my vision, I don't wear glasses or anything like that and I took a vision test recently and my vision is 20/20. I don't have any specific memories or images in my head when I experienced reality at a higher level, all I know is that I did, it's a feeling. These are my questions:

If it's not a problem with my vision, then what exactly is it? Is it a part of the brain? What is it called?

How is it possible to experience derealization 24/7 for so many years? If I got it when I was in 3rd grade and now I'm 26, that's crazy. I had it the same, the only difference is that sometimes I think about it less or more, sometimes I don't really think about it but it's still there.

What are the treatments for this? It looks to me like I have chronic depersonalization.
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Old 04-20-2012, 11:28 AM
 
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I also have 24/7 DP/DR which is very rare and would love to talk with you. Could you e-mail me with your number or give me an e-mail address so i could give you my number? My e-mail is [EMAIL="me.inn@hotmail.com"]me.inn@hotmail.com[/EMAIL] Hope to speak with you soon.
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Old 04-20-2012, 02:43 PM
 
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Hypnosis...I can relate to Depersonaliztion. I wonder if I became this way because I ran-away from home a lot as a teen. (Starting at an early age.) I probably needed a sense of someone "watching out for me."...I still have a sense of "being in an experience" at times and being a "participant." But at the same time there is a part of me that seems to be "observing" and "taking notes" for future stories that I might decide to write. (Or just to relay my experiences to family and friends with all the "juicy details.")...I always "chalked it up" to being a writer. None of it seems spooky or out of control to me! And I grew-up as an only child and I've been (mostly) a "loner" during my life so I figured that it's just normal for someone with my background to be this way!...But if you feel you need help I recommend seeing counselors. This is always the best course of action when you have questions and if you feel that these conditions might be interferring with your life. Good luck with everything!...I can't say that I've ever experienced Derealization but ?? I'll check it out. Thanks for starting the thread.
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Old 04-21-2012, 04:34 AM
 
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I just found out about these disorders like 2 months ago and they describe how I feel, how I've felt my whole life. I read online that one of the main causes for a dissociative disorder is trauma, which is what I experienced. Depersonalization can be described as feeling detached from yourself, being the participant and (the observer of yourself). I feel like this. Derealization means that I don't experience reality the same way other people do. Everything to me looks like a dream, like I'm stuck in a dream. I experience this 24/7 almost my whole life. Everything lacks vividness, clarity, reality, and it makes me question whether or not anything really exists, the best I can say is that a dreamlike state exists. There is nothing wrong with my vision, I don't wear glasses or anything like that and I took a vision test recently and my vision is 20/20. I don't have any specific memories or images in my head when I experienced reality at a higher level, all I know is that I did, it's a feeling. These are my questions:

If it's not a problem with my vision, then what exactly is it? Is it a part of the brain? What is it called?

How is it possible to experience derealization 24/7 for so many years? If I got it when I was in 3rd grade and now I'm 26, that's crazy. I had it the same, the only difference is that sometimes I think about it less or more, sometimes I don't really think about it but it's still there.

What are the treatments for this? It looks to me like I have chronic depersonalization.

your old self is dead , you can still physically walk and talk but thier is no inner you like before
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