hi dpmanual! My main issues are heart palpitations and heart-health anxiety overall, feelings that i will drop dead if exercise hard enough.I used to be a bodybuilder, train hard as possible...and now i cant even take a stair without panicking... do you think your program works for me? i mean, the only time i experience a mild DP is when im in a high anxiety period, but the worst for me are the physical symptons still
@@COLOFIDUTI Hi there! 😊 Take a look through the list of symptoms here and see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-10-most-common/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@DpmanualI don’t understand one thing ofc when we have DP/DR that we analyze our systems because you can’t just forget about them, and u said that even if we analyze our symptoms we can recover so why now you are saying that we shouldn’t focus on our symptoms at all?
This guy is a prophet on this topic. Every single symptom, thought and physical experience occurred exactly the way he describes it. I am now recovered from DP DR and I tell you all here... YOU WILL GET THERE TOO! Hang in there and try to stay away from social media or researching the symptoms. The mind is extremely powerful, make it your ally not your enemy; Accept the symptoms, deal with the process, embrace the chaos without focusing in it and it will all eventually go away. BELIEVE ME! Believe this guys! Peace out everyone 🙏
@@felbaud You can recover without medication, takes a bit longer but you’ll get there. In the other hand; Cognitive conductual therapy and SSRI’s have helped a good bunch of people around the globe but you have to do the most part as our friend in the video says. DP/DR is an anxiety based symptom. Whatever you do to minimize it will get you there faster. I know it feels like you’ll be trapped in this forever but believe me, BELIEVE US! You will not! Avoid coffee, sugar, alcohol and any recreational drug in the meantime. Aerobic exercise help a lot too… Even walking. Hang in there pal, YOU GOT THIS!
@@exosapiens2509 yeah only psychiatrist can prescribe medication. But do you think it can help ? Or. Any therapy ? Or just need this ebook and apply it ? Thanks
Hey everyone! You can ABSOLUTELY recover. I promise you! Just try your very best to go about your life as normal and trust that everything will be okay, because everything IS okay. You got this and I believe in you. I went through hell last year and now it’s difficult for me to fully remember exactly what that felt like. I can’t believe I’m able to say that now because I had soooo much doubt. You WILL recover. I know it. Love you all!
@@vanessamiranda1467 my biggest tip is stop researching it. Stop researching anything related to anxiety. That will just keep you frightened and stuck in a loop. Also, try not to fall into a trap of self help. I became obsessed with trying to improve myself that it just added to the anxiety I was already experiencing. I spent so much time watching videos and reading books about fitness, diet, leveling up my finances, spiritual growth, etc. Those are good things but it’s not good to obsess over them especially when trying to recover from dpdr. Focus on fun. Focus on what makes you happy, watch funny things, socialize with loved ones, dance, sing. Don’t obsess with trying to “fix” yourself. I think social media causes some of that too so be mindful of using that as a distraction. Magnesium has really helped to keep me calm. Also, don’t skip meals! It will affect your blood sugar and make you anxious. Remember, this will all pass eventually. You got this! 🤗
I HAVE MADE A 100% RECOVERY. I haven't even thought of derealisation for half a year now, even though I went through hell with it last year. Everything fell apart around me, I thought I had gone insane, entered another dimension, everything felt absolutely terrifying, dark, devoid of hope and I felt like I got stuck in a place that I couldn't exit evem through death. I had brutal intrusive thoughts all day every day about dying, freaking out about philosophocal questions of consciousness, reality and afterlife. I thought I was gone forever. But day after day, I actually spent more and more time with my normal self. By following Shaun's guide, not stopping my life and gritting my teeth even though I thought I am literally going mad actually helped me make a COMPLETE recovery. Stop researching, stop looking at forums, stop analysing your thoughts, stop trying to engage with and interact with your scary thoughts. They mean absolutely nothing, they are a symptom of anxiety. You do not have to address the content of them, ever. I have forgotten so much about derealisation, that I have only come back to this channel to leave this comment here to give hope to others. YOU WILL MAKE A COMPLETE COMEBACK AND YOU WILL BE A 100% YOURSELF. You might not believe it right now but believe someone who had it so bad they wanted to kill themselves and STILL MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE. It's beautiful on this side and I can't wait for you guys to arrive here as well! Life is beautiful, you are NEVER alone and nothing is as dark as it may seem now. Hold on, the darkness PASSES FOREVER. ❤
Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you've recovered! 😊 And if you'd ever like to have your story featured on the channel drop me a line! 😊
I have DR since 2 weeks and i was about to cry when I read your comment. I feel like shit and the dr takes out every happiness of me. despite the fact that I have a 4 month old child and I should be happy and focus on other things .. but I can’t. The DR is always in my mind and I always check if it is there or not
Guys, no one in my life knows I have Dpdr, I’m battling on my own. May we all recover by God’s grace. Don’t lose hope , I know it’s difficult situation
Hey Ana, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
Don't worry, that type of 'constant checking' thoughts are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. I know they can be frustrating but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@StoneyAsh40 actually doing alright for the most part. Best advice I have is to start living again or continue to do what your doing if aren’t already. I’m still working on it though it’s a process.
@@S.C1970Thanks for the response. Eventually normalcy has to be back. I have some days where it sure seems far away and some not. Still working with vision issues with it seeming fake some days but these videos and hearing others breaking through this is helping as well.
Man I love u! I personally suffered from DPDR are just one month ago for me. It really was my drinking behaviour. I had my first panic attack being strongly hung over in the Metro, and after that I had to deal with anxiety for about one month. the anxiety went on and off, so when I was feeling good, I went out to drink like I would normally do and every time after I would wake up with a bad hangover and a really strong feeling of anxiety. Then after a couple of weeks when I thought I had cured my anxiety I went out drinking once again and that time I had the biggest anxiety attack in my life, after that the DPDR kicked in. strangely I knew that feeling from somewhere. it was because I already had to deal with DPDR one year ago from a bad weed experience, which lasted for about 3 month, with only one symptom, which was I was afraid to look into the mirror. After a couple of days, I could finally recognise this feeling and knew it was DPDR again, which led me straight to your channel. The only weird thing was that this time the derealisation was really different then from the weed experience( By the way I quit smoking weed since I had the bad weed experience) and the DPDR, which I had back then went by pretty quickly, but this time the derealisation was linked to anxiety which was really weird and a really new way of derealisation to me. The scariest symptoms for me were that when talking to my mum on my phone, I just zoned out and was thinking about like how she’s not real and how it is possible that I know this person and stuff like that. The other very very frightening symptom I had were the weird thoughts I always had. always when I was watching a movie, or looking through social media. I questioned everything I saw the whole existence of humanity. Everything. sometimes I would even get an anxiety attack from those thoughts in my own room And then the walls were closing in on me so I really didn’t know where to go if I already get a panic attack laying in my bed which then resulted in more panic. It felt like I was stuck in my head with these scary thoughts and the only way to escape seemed suicide to me in these moments even though I never was or have been suicidal in my life, but after I found your channel and followed your depersonalisation manual and informed myself enough, I knew everything I had to know .then I quit the alcohol drinking, and since then I am nearly fully recovered. I get better every and every day I learnt a lot about anxietey and depression. I learnt about how to accept the feeling and how to not be afraid of it, even though sometimes it was hard to manage. but yes summing up I can say that this was the scariest experience in my life, but I’m telling you guys never give up never lose Hope. I really hit the rock bottom of my life and thought this wouldn’t get better any day soon and look at me now I’m super happy again living life to the fullest and I’m telling you guys that you will recover 100% for me, what helped was listening to a lot of music, painting, A lot of cooking, eating healthy, mediating, going for runs (everything which helps anxiety) and facing my fears, meeting up with a lot of friends, even though it’s not really a comfortable experience. I still did it and that would push me forward so much, which I think made me recover so fast. but believe me when I say this once again I was laying on my bed crying talking to my mum. The worst feeling was that was while I was crying on the phone talking to my mum. I had a feeling of talking to a complete stranger which is also really weird and a frightening experience, I thought I was stuck in my mind forever, I even had suicidal thoughts but I’m telling you guys as hopeless, As frightening as it is you will recover! It’s just a question of training your mind into accepting and being patient. What also drove me insane that, even for a short period of time I had to deal with DPD was that I had specific set backs were I thought everything I build up with my recovery broke again, which then led me to being scared again that this is going to last forever, but as soon as this happened a couple of times and I watched some of this guys video. I knew that it was totally normal to have some setbacks that the recovery is not a linear line so you also have to keep this in mind that recovery means you’re gonna have set backs and if setbacks happen you shouldn’t be afraid of them or think everything is going downhill again. You should just know that setbacks mean that you are recovering.You will get through this. Love you guys and thank you to you DP Maunual 🥰
Love this man. Wonderful to read your story because it shows that we're not alone in our struggles. I was also afraid to look at myself in the mirror because I couldn't recognise myself. Such a strange condition but Indeed, it passes eventually ❤
Interesting... looks like my story but I wasn't fortunate enough to recover in months.. I am however grateful I am out of the pit of despair I was in :)
As a person who does not currently have access to therapy at the moment, this program has changed my life. After watching these videos I decided to take the plunge and purchase the manual. His delicate understanding of this crippling feeling has kickstarted my path to recovery and I could not be more thankful. To anyone who is considering this manual. I’m telling you, it’s worth every penny and YOU are worth it. You deserve peace and happiness. It’s not going to go away immediately, you’re still going to have to face it. But you WILL see and feel progress. Follow his instructions and keep at it. You’ve got this. We’ll heal together. ❤
Thanks so much for your comment Emily 😊 I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well and that The DP Manual has been helpful! Keep up the good work, enjoy your recovery, and if you'd ever like to have your story featured on the TH-cam channel in the future just drop me a line ❤
hi there everyone. i recently went to the eagles open practice and it was the worst derealization ive ever experienced. i am still having the thoughts i did that day. it’s hard to get out of bed, start the day, and talk to my family. the only place i really feel safe is my room. (where i’ve spent 4 days straight in), i haven’t seen my dog in days 😞. ive been obsessed with finding answers. and i came across your channel. and today… i had a slight bit of hope. i thought it was just me and not to talk to anyone about it. but i learned.. i am not alone and i have had derealization before while smoking weed with friends. but never this badly. i am trying to move forward and your videos are really helpful right now
Hey Julia, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
I suffered with DP/DR back in the 90's, now recovered. Way before the internet. I wish I had your reference, information & manual back in the day. Your doing God's work. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K
Hi, thanks for this, I’m bound to think it’s not going to go away - I have had severe derealisation for over 4 years and it hasn’t changed at all for even 1 second in all that time. I am trying to live my life as normally as I can but it’s so hard when everything looks distorted and flat with no depth to anything. I have no stress and I’m not feeling any unnecessary anxiety. I have followed all the advice in your manual but nothing has improved. But thanks for reassuring me that I won’t always be living in a dream, needed to hear this today.
Hey, I'm so sorry to hear you've been struggling. But remember that DPDR is always a harmless, temporary condition and you can and will recover, regardless of what caused it or how long it's lasted. Drop me an email and we'll look at what we can do do speed up your recovery 😊
You will get there! I had derealization severely for at least two years, then at a moderate level for a couple more years before it started to improve to the point where it was only very very mild. I didn't have any of the info on this channel to help me either, I just stayed hopeful that things would improve, and eventually they did! It has been almost twenty years now and I would say I'm back to about 95% of normal, but that's only if I actually focus on it. I can go for months without even thinking about it. I have been able to have a fantastic life since this first happened to me, and have achieved so many things and had great experiences despite having DPDR during some of that time. You are still here and you're still you. (As a side note, things that helped me the most were quitting any substances including alcohol; exercise and getting out in nature (but be gentle with yourself); eating as healthy as possible, and having hobbies that help me get into a flow state).
There has never been a doctor or anyone else who has conveyed what i’ve in mind in such a similar way. He lists my concerns exactly. You are the greatest blessing that has ever happened to those who experience these symptoms. thank you very much with all my heart❤❤
the way you discribe it is so calm and relaxing! just what you need when you have dp/dr. thank you for doing this! video tip : a video that we can show to others on how it feels. i found it really hard zo explain it without thinking im gonna sound like im crazy
just felt like chiming in and say, as so many others have said in the comments, and just add on to the tons of confirmations and notes of recovery that people wright, and say that you Shaun, really are helping tons of people with this channel and your book. Im totally recovered from the condition, and its so weird to stumble across this topic again, and remembering the way i felt back when i was suffering, and how funny and crazy it is to compare how i feel now compared to back then. No matter how mind-bogglingly bad your symptoms feel, you will recover from this (:
I love your studies on this stuff. I'm scared to death right now. I quit drinking 5 months ago because my anxiety was becoming unbearable. So, the last few months were fine...until about a week ago when i started getting DPDR symptoms again. Its very scary because I have to be the strong one in my family and at work. I'm a 911 dispatcher for a local police department, inside of a hospital so i take emergency calls from hospital staff and dispatch hospital police. I have to get through my 12 hour shifts, then come home and take care of my wife and 3 kids. I just don't know why its coming back?? I thought i was fine. My wife was driving all of us to the store recently, and immediately during the car ride, my entire past disappeared, I had zero recollection of my past and all i knew was I was in the car with my family going to the store lol. Very scary.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop ❤️👍 And specifically regarding your experiences: 1.Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it. 2. Don’t worry, worries about loss of memory or time are super common with DPDR. I know they can be scary but they will fade away and stop completely as you recover 👉 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/ Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website 👉 www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Another reason (which is what im going thru rn) is thinking that what you have *isnt* dpdr, but some other thing that you dont know or hasnt been discovered yet. Even if you have most symptoms or even all! And also because of some comments or posts saying theyve had it for 20+ years, which is just really crazy and scary overall- this is why I love your channel and the recovery comments cuz they bring so much hope!
This really answers the exact lingering questions !!! My issue is though, that I seem to be so emotionally detached that even hearing this information I don’t feel a relief. I hear it, and I’m glad to, but I don’t make the emotional switch :(
Don't worry, that feeling of detachment is super common with DPDR and it will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I greatly appreciate all the content you produce, helps me very much get a grip on the rational thoughts and continue towards a more normal day to day mindset.
Happy to help 😊❤️🙏 And don't worry, things will get better and you can and will recover, 100% ❤️ www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
when I watchinged yt vids about dp/dr and getting tips from them, I feel much better, I only only feel like it when I really stressed or sum but when I start doing what I like I forget the dp/dr , I draw, paint , hang out with friends , go on a fun trip and more thanks so much for helping me in felling much better then I felt 3 months ago:))
Do you have a video about how to get out of - or to accept- the endless negative, depressive FEELINGS that I am trapped in with this experience? These aren’t just thoughts. These are feelings, like “everything feels hopeless but I don’t know why” and “I can’t access joy, only negative feelings.” It's like I got some glimpse into the darkness of humanity and now I can't "unfeel" or "unsee" it. It's SO depressing. And while I know intellectually it's not true, it’s very hard for me to accept these feelings, and because they’re so frightening, THEY are what’s causing the anxiety response. I know that for a FACT. Externally, my life circumstances are amazing. I have very little to feel depressed about. It's so hard for me not the HATE this experience. Hate what it has taken from me (access to basic joy, meaning and connection), and having to wake up with this miserable thing every day. Thank you.
Hi! You're absolutely right, anxiety affects thoughts and feelings. The fight-or-flight response affects both, which is why it can feel so overwhelming! But don't worry, you don't need to worry about separating the two in order to recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
Ive beat this before years ago as a kid and in college and i remember taking alot of time off from school, now its been back for 2 months and im tryna get through it slowly i still go to work see friend and do things as normal because im an adult now and cant hide some times it feels like it helps others its intense symptoms its been a roller coaster tryna learn to accept it and not be upset about it when it happens. Ive been trying breathing and grounding techniques also, i wish it was so intese driving because i really love to drive
It's very common for people to experience DPDR when they're younger and get through it simply by focusing away from it long enough for it to fade 😊❤️ And you will get rid of it again, but this time with the added understanding of what the condition actually it, which prevents it from ever becoming an issue again 👉www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/
Thanks for the Input. I am just starting to inform myself about the issue because this is already causing so much stress and anxiety. Is that also a normal response? I have been avoiding it. But now, i get sick of that detached robot feeling. I am just so scared it won't work, or that it will last for another 10 years. And what you said is exactly what I am thinking - damaged my brain with drugs severely and now it cant change anymore. I am very insecure about it all :( However, glad to read so many encouraging messages.
I'm lucky enough to be living in a city where there is a specialist in DP/DR. I'll try to get an appointment finally, after 16 years of suffering (not so strongly anymore but still).
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long it’s lasted, you can and will recover 100% 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
@@Dpmanual I appreciate your empathy but after 16 years and mild but present DP/DR I'm not so sure about that anymore. Acceptance has been the best remedy and just living like it wasn't there.
Dear Shaun, what a blessing you are! I have a suggestion for a video, on how we experience emotions and experiencing some but not (yet) others. Understanding that will be helpful because it's confusing. For me the DP is just being in my own bubble all the time with severe focus and memory issues and a bit of an empty mind with less emotion. Does that sound like DP? It's like I can't take in any information, remember ANYTHING but I do feel real or pretty much myself, but just like I can't really remember my identity. When it first happened I felt like I was unreal and all my emotion was gone and I thought I was dead or in psychoses. That faded pretty quickly and now I can feel love sometimes, although it feels weird and a bit detached, but I still can't really feel emotional PAIN. And when I feel love, it's sometimes hard to understand why. I used to have ptsd and big triggers, now I don't feel those at all. It's like I suddenly don't care. Is that normal? It feels like I don't have ptsd anymore but I actually kind of miss it, it was better than this. And that was authentic. Will all that come back? Because I still want to actually to deal with that. Have a lovely day!!
Hi Shaun, I recently purchased your manual. I’m not sure if I’m hitting any records here but I’ve been dealing with this for 22 years now and I’m really trying my hardest now to recover. I am trying my hardest to believe I can recover as it’s been so long I’m not sure what that even looks like anymore. My story I believe is pretty interesting and would love to have a chat if possible as I do have questions about my recovery and would hopefully like to share my story if I do?
Its like im not even living anymore. Don’t know if it’s DP or DR but people close to me like friends and family feel unreal and like strangers. I can’t look my parents in the eyes without feeling terrified.
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
Better late than never, you're welcome to the channel 😊 And on't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
I have started watching your videos and i think it is helping ..even as i type this the negative side of my mind is saying there is no point .. i had it when i was a child especially before i went on holiday for some reason .. dont understand why i love going on holiday. It went away for years ..and came back when i was in my mid teens ..and lasted for a few years . I went to the doctor and felt like a proper idiot telling him i font feel real ..i was referred to a phycotherapist .i told him the same , and that i was scared i had sczophrenia ..he assured me i didnt as he was very familiar with the condition ...just having him tell me this helped massively . It went away for probably 10 years or more then it happened again when i was going on holiday to slovakia ..whilst on holiday there was a lot of stress my wife ended up in hospital ..looking like she might have a miscarriage.. ..i suddenly clicked back into DP/DR mode ..thankfully she did not misscarry and a few days after we returned home the feeling if DP/DR dissapeared . .. it returned when my father died for a month or so ..now im 48 and i have it again for around 5 months ...its not that clear why ? I have a lovely wife and two wonderful sons ... i do hate my job however and my Elderly mother is getting frail and scared she will go blind ..( she has advanced AMD ) .. Si i do associate this miserable condition with anxiety and stress. Funny thing is i neber remember how i "clicked" out of it in the past ..i just did . For me its the fear one day i will lose my mind ..and the fear of losing the love i have for my family . Its like im questioning everything thing i say and do .. over thinking everything .. Am i reqlly here ..over and over .. I found your video about alcohol very interesting .. i oftern feel a lot better after a few beers or a few glasses of wine ... its like a tightrope .. if i have say 6 pints plus i have awful DR/DP .... im on sertraline which seemed initially to take the edge off the panic ..now im not so sure .. i just wish there was an injection/tablet or something that instantly beings you back to rhe "real world" Many thanks for addressing this horrible conditiin .. i will continue to watch tour videos .
I have a hard time remembering what its like to not be in a state of fear. I can get there for a fleeting moment but when I go back into my fear don't know what its like anymore to be without fear. Even seconds later. My worst incident was in 2015 when i was tasked with appearing in a web series to promote a product i had designed. I froze solid, mind blank, i had no words. I could hear and see everything but not react. This cost me and the company i was working with a huge amount of money since camera, sound, lighting crew and the 3 hosts of the show all had to be paid for their time and nothing was produced.
@@antoineperkins1332 I was keeping my self busy eventually It was getting weaker.. lots of exercise healthy food meditations breathing exercises lots of sleep but not during the day.. i started feeling better after 4 and half months.. but the first two months were the worst months in my life
@@stanjavorsky7151 it’s crazy because I’m going trough it rn just because i was in the car & got contact high from marijuana then had a panic attack because i had got too high, this happened on the 3rd of this month so this happened like 8 days ago
a 16-17 days experience of this things,,,,literally the worst thing that can happen to anyone,,,,,,i mean i had lost my identity completly and was frustated every single moment on the existence of things in a boundary,i had stopped talking to everyone as i was in a disbelief and had a blackout ,,,,a feeling that everything that i m seeing is just a dream even this thought of the experience was in itself a dream,,,,,it should never happen to anyone.....i just pray for everyone whoever is going through this ....may u recover soon ....its good to feel normal and feel ur existance...it was a pathetic super pathetic condition
Thanks for your comment ❤️ You're absolutely right, DPDR can be a very difficult experience. But recovery is always possible and you can always get 100% back to normal 👍www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
There’s a few I have that aren’t listed and would love to hear your opinion. 1. Afraid due to the length of suffering from DPDR (20 years). 2. Having had major hardcore trauma for decades and decades in my life (and often having thoughts and flashbacks about it). So in that regard I feel this is my nervous system has been rewired permanently to be stuck in fight and flight and at times freeze. This is why I’m interested in a combined approach of mind body /somatic therapies and then as well elements of acceptance and surrender
Don't worry Ariana, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Hey man. I just want to say that thank you for everything bro. Rn I feel like I slowly getting into recovery and everything. I need to work on ways to cope and not think about this. I’ve realized there’s a pattern in my worrying that’s causing this and it’s catastrophic thinking that’s getting me. And I just need ways to stop thinking about because I suffer from adhd and anxiety. And when this out of real crap happens that when I’m like 😶 and it’s hard to live life with this. Can you please help me with ways to stop worrying about these thoughts. I mean I would just constantly think that I’m actually going insane. Like I mean I will worry about everything possible and I’ve got to stop.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@Dpmanual I appreciate it man. I’m already talking to a therapist. My problem is when the dpdr hits I can’t like stop thinking about and I’ve got to find ways to get my mind off those thoughts.
For me there is a sixth thing preventing me from recovering that you didn’t mention. The feeling/sensation of feeling disconnected itself. I feel like I can’t connect with my usual set of hobbies and interests, or even the sensation of being an autistic human being myself. That makes it really difficult to take my mind off of the condition. It’s incredibly difficult to find something to focus on that will take my mind off of DP/DR long enough to feel like I’m recovering. It feels as though my special interests have all faded for one reason or another, basically almost immediately, after this second round of depersonalization had set in. My interest in video games, animals and biology, science in general, being out in nature, birdwatching, researching random topics, art, watching anime, dungeons and dragons, the movies I like, and (this may sound cheesy and weird, but watching V-Tubers especially, since that was the new hobby that pulled me out the first time I had depersonalization, and since that’s faded too, it feels hopeless now)have all felt like they’ve faded away or are stuck behind a barrier, triggering even more distress and anxiety. It’s difficult to find something to distract myself with when it feels like all of my major special interests feel so faded and far away. There’s also the fact that my perceived cognitive decline makes it hard to do anything with some sort of intense thinking, and the fact that I feel so disconnected makes it hard to connect to the characters in a story/comic or even just the subject of a silly meme my friend sent. However, the other major concerns of mine can be folded into the reasons that you did provide, I felt like I couldn’t recover because my ADHD and autism brain make me quite neurotic and obsessive, and that it’s really hard to find a new distraction, either because everything has either been rejected as “boring” by my ADHD, or rejected for not being the same things that were on the pile of special interests I can’t reach. ADHD also makes it hard to ground myself because it’s so hard to focus.
@@dimetrodon2250 i have the same, but i dont feel the anxiety do you ? I dont feel like myself knowing i am Also i have no interest in doing anything. Feels like my body does stuff and talks but not me I really have force myself to do something.
I did some sort of self-injury to me and then my mind just basically ,,died,, and im left with this ,,blessed,, silence for 2 years 24/7 which is destroying my life. Before this i suffered with anxiety and depression.
The things about this that scare me the most is feeling like my mind has been deleted. I cant even remember what I like anymore. Im completely emotionally numb. All I seem to do is want to sit and stare all day. Recently it seems like I'm just getting through the day without k****** myself. My confidence and self relience has completely been eroded. The strangest thing is, when I actually sleep (rare these days) i dream in 'normal' then wake up with really strong dpdr - its absolute hell 24/7. Sorry to be so negative 😢
Sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time ❤️ Firstly, if you are experiencing any thoughts of self-harm, please do speak to a medical professional as soon as possible. Secondly, the symptoms you're describing: feeling like your mind is "deleted," emotional numbness, and waking up with intense DP/DR -- are all super common with this condition. These sensations, while distressing, are temporary and fueled by the anxiety feedback loop. They will fade as you recover, and you can and will recover, 100% 👉 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/ I know DP/DR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
hey Shaun. Your videos are amazing. I know when trying to recover you shouldn’t be looking up/researching the condition but sometimes I cave. I have a question. have you worked with anyone with grief induced DP/DR? my mother recently passed away and when I tell you I feel like i’m on the brink of losing my mind because of this condition, i’m not joking. I hate this and I feel like it will never get better because my mothers death is permanent ya know? this really has been such an awful time and I know you can’t rush the grieving process but man this is so draining. I miss her so much. i really want to be okay.
Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment and I'm so sorry about the passing of your mother. Firstly, please make sure that you're doing what you need to take care of yourself, and if you need to go and see a grief counselor, don't hesitate to do so. And in terms of the DPDR, don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, it's still the same harmless temporary condition and you can and will recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
Shaun i got it on the first day of school(sep 8)after smoking a weed pen(cart)and had a panic attack(green out)and for like 2 weeks i was questioning why i still felt”high”until i found your channel and learning so much about it and accepting it an living my life.its been 2 weeks after now i haven’t been scared of it or care for it yeah i still think about sometimes but i don’t get scared or panic ever since.but the one thing i still have is i cant focus or concentrate on stuff.just wanted to tell you because your the professional am i goin through recovery rn?? Any more tips help
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DPDR to me. I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you 😊 You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Hi there , My name is Mo and I will tell you my story and I hope you had the same experience as me , in order for you to feel less alone , and also for me :) , it’s gonna be long but I’m sure you will read it ! 20 jan, my first time smoking w ! The first time nothing happend really, even tho it was not plesent , I did it again smoking from the same nug I had , the first minute I was experiencing symptoms of high blood pressure ( dizziness, can’t walk straight…) then It went back to that plaisent feeling of being high , few hours later I had these feelings of anxiety (it was so unpleasant and thins I think it was due to before smoking , I was so anxious and paranoid and I was afraid that one of the guards smell the w and I don’t know what’s gonna happen next so I was so paranoid and I was always checking if they were coming ) then I start having this idea of omg I’m I going crazy, and I’m alone and I don’t have my family around … wish you expect made things worst , and then suddenly I start having halusination of the three guards walking they were not walking to me but it seems like a bunch of people walking at first I thaught omg this is fun 😂 silly me and the I had this idea of what if this is not normal and boom anxiety hits ! And then i don’t know I turned my head and had this vison of two eyes looking at me with a smile ! Because I was sitting in the dark trying to sleep ( I’ve always been afraid of demonds in my room at night since a kid ) and then I had this shock and I felt this boom in my heart like when someone scare you ! After this I slept ! The next day when I woke up guess who was there … no not the demon just dp/dr ! At the beginning it was sooo scary because I never heard of dp dr I didn’t know what is it and I think you know this feeling of fear I was thinking that I am going crazy and I missed something in my brain , and that’s it I’m dead somehow ! I spend the whole day searching ( i feel weird after smoking w ) and the swan appears at the bugging it was hard to believe that this is just anxiety and just to let you know ( the first time I understood what anxiety means it was after my bad trip) , I spent my whole days searching what is it and yeah you’ve already been here don’t y’a. After few days with this feeling I was praying that it will leave and everything go back to normal ! But anxiety and the fact that I always kept thinking about what happens and why did I halucinate it’s not normal ppl usually don’t halucinate on w ! But guess what it’s totally possible ! People smoking and having hallucinations ! And so at the beginning I was soo afraid of that I was thinking what if the w was leaced with something , but it’s not logic right I already smoked the same nug and I didn’t halucinate ! But at the time I couldn’t believe I was certain that something is wrong with me and with what I smoked . I spent days and weeks searching and having these existancial Thaught . And pfff it’s was so exhausting, and now I’m tired of typing , so just to let you know you are fine and don’t worry you are just experiencing anxiety, and for the rest of the story if swan want to make a video with me I will be more than happy to tell the whole story. Forme someone who was about the let his whole life down and studies and go back next to his fam to someone who feel much more better to you : you’ll be alright fam .
Are you still having a attacks when smoking I've been smoking for years and randomly I got an attack out of nowhere I just want to keep smoking but don't want to ever get the attack
i've had this high feeling since 7th grade, im now 23 and remembered i've stuffed down this disorder for years and never wanted to find out the truth of recovery. post malone recently was on joe rogan and mentioned he went through the same thing after a bad joint. now im determined to fixing this
Thanks for your comment! 😊I knew that Post Malone has struggled with DPDR but didn't know he mentioned it on Joe Rogan recently. Just watched the clip there, really good that awareness about the condition is being raised like that 👏 And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@Dpmanual hello sir I had surgery and an antibiotic or the surgery caused me bad axienty for a month after I'm a normal weed smoker and I recently triggered a attack when I feel asleep and woke up startled I still want to n have been smokeing I've notice when I think to much it triggers the attack will it keep doing that
I struggle so bad with dpdr, and I am seeing a therapist that works specifically with dpdr and she tells me that existential and philosophical thoughts are normal when experiencing dpdr. But I can’t stop thinking about these thoughts and I don’t know what to do. I also suffer from severe OCD.
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
I'm terrified I'll never recover. I feel so out of touch with reality and earlier I saw the tree in my garden look like it was moving, like there were bubbles of air around it. I'm trying to stay positive but I don't think I can get better, I feel my case is too far gone.
Hi Sir! I hope you are well and I would like to thank you for all of the content you push out for us. You truly are saving lives. I have a question for you, I’m dealing with shortness of breath which results in me needing to continuously take deep breaths. How can I go back to breathing normally? I’m as healthy as can be.. I just suffer from anxiety. Thanks!
Don’t worry, shortness of breath is common with all anxiety-based conditions: www.healthline.com/health/shortness-of-breath-anxiety And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
I am very gratefull for this video of yours and you are really a great guy and your videos help a lot. But the only problem(question) that I still have is that if I really do not exist and if my whole life is just some dream, programm, playroom or dream I will never wake up from, how can I actually believe in something or thrust to someone if you are also not real, if this recovery also doesn't exist, if you all are just playing tricks on me and I am still trapped in the same unreality I will never get out from, and something or somebody just doesn't let me go out of it. I can also not be sure if all of the people have the same view when they are watching or seeing something and that they are also the persons inside of their head. Maybe I am the only one who sees the world like that, because I'm trapped in this body and I will never know if you all are real. How can I be recovered completely if I will never know what's the truth. How can I be a human again if I never was human, if I never was born at all. This is just some madness I am in, and if you somehow can help me to come out of this or explain my whole life to me, I would really be grateful. Thanks, you are the best.... God bless you!!❤
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual Than it actually means that there is some big and right explanation behind all of that and that I actually really EXIST?? Actually, I am normal and healthy, but I just imagined it all?? Thanks, God bless you good man!!❤️
@@Dd-wm6sk Happy to help 😊 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual Yeah, that could help. I've tried already, but I couldn't know who would be the best for me, since there are a lot of doctors in internet and it's not so easy to find a perfect one. But, thanks for advice!!
called out on the first one i was hesitant to think I had this because i did not have the memory loss and every video really emphasises you must have memory loss. I don't necessarily have it now while I am still somewhat dissociated but I probably did have it for like 10 years. Also I only would of had depersonlization not derealization.
I’ve had dpdr on and off for 7 years I’ve experienced - disconnection, loss of sense of self, panic attacks, loss sense of surroundings, loss of awareness of time, emotional disconnection, and physical symptoms like : panic on standing, feeling like a puppet, feeling like I don’t exist, as well as ocd symptoms
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
@@micol1205 currently im dealing with strong physical symptoms like not being able to stand without feeling like im going to disappear or my legs will feel like prosthetic so generally feeling very disconnected from myself and also not recognizing myself. ive never had visual snow.
Can I ask a question like this: have you experienced dizziness or loss of balance during your treatment? Because I am suspecting that I am suffering from depersonalizatio and I experience dizziness and loss of balance. quite often
Don’t worry, feelings of dizziness and vertigo are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-10-most-common/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Since it started when I look out the window and I know that other people live, it creates a very strong anguish in me, as if before I was like in the matrix and suddenly I had awakened in this world. When I'm out and about I feel detached but many places trigger nothing for me. the problem is thoughts that seem radically changed and what previously seemed normal to me (reality) now seems absurd and frightening and distressing. is this derealization? I am very frightened by these new thoughts of my brain
From what you're describing those do sound like the symptoms of DPDR, but take a look through the list of symptoms here, see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
SHAUN please help me i am calm and foeget about dpdr still it persists and it came out of nowhere i didnt get any stessful event i am totally disconnected i am always in my head but i dont have any axiety i feel that i am in a video game and i dont even believe in anything please i dont have money help me ⚠️⚠️
Thing is tho, ive always been an idiot, never thought much but depersonalization legit made me into an overthinker, and overthink my symptoms and my brain and everything, i really hope my overthinking goes away and i can come back to being my normal dumb self
It doesn't matter whether you're an overthinker or not, you can still recover and get back to normal 100% 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I actually have a remaining question! Is it possible to have this anxiety based condition, but not -feel- the anxiety all the time? I had a long period of extreme anxiety before it happened and after it happened I was just numb and often feel detached, disoriented but also relaxed and okay. Which kind of scared me actually. Yes, I became obsessed with finding myself again, like the rest but I wasn't anxious all the time. It happened to me because of braintraining, called neurofeedback, which tries to train the nervous system into relaxation (ironic) but I now understand it's not brain damage but DP
Don't worry, that's very common 😊 Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very helpful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/
@@Dpmanual Wow! Once again I thought it was just me but there you go! Yes, I often say to someone how upset I am that I feel so unbothered and almost relaxed while feeling like this, and they say "maybe you're not aware yourself but you actually have an AURA of tension around you." Guess they are right, and actually...I do notice it too
This is how I feel a lot of the time. Like I’ll feel calm and collected, but then when I try to interact with one of my interests, or start thinking about the things that genuinely should make me happy, I just… can’t feel it.
Hello, thank you for everything you do. I have existential scary thoughts about what it means that i can be imagining i have multiple personalities and not being myself anymore. I believe that i can recover but how exactly is that? I am from another country and don t have acces to so many recources or therapists who know what my existential thoughts imply (maybe they will diagnose me as being delusional idk).
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/ And read this too: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-will-not-give-you-multiple-personality-disorder/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
I am suffering dissociation and depersonalization from 1 year, I take certain medicines but i dont feel better. But when I watch your videos I got a hope that i can recover and this is not the permanent. Thanku shaun.
@@beighsabeela5800 Glad the videos have been helpful 😊And don't worry, DPDR is not permanent: www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
This video makes lots of sense right now I'm m just leaving a comment for people going through this like me right now!!! I would like to join an online support group or create one... anyone interested
Thanks for your comment Samson and I'm glad the video was helpful ❤😊 And please read this, I think you'll find it interesting: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
Don't worry Elizabeth, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long it’s lasted, you can and will recover 100% 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.t
Then, how do we get rid of anxiety that is there, but is SO ingrained, we've just accepted as part of our life? I can't even pinpoint WHY I'm anxious, I just know the anxiety is there.
It doesn't matter how much a habit it ingrained, you can always overwrite and change it 😊 Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊
thank you so much for the video! there is another reason, if it happand from weed or benzo withdrawal or any chimical drug, the fear is that the drug caused a damaged in the brain and thats my biggest fear. i am in benzo withdrawal and never had dpdr so severe, and i had dpdr before that i think it is the most acute dpdr, but the benzo show me that there is much severe dpdr than i ever had (and i had it for many years 24\7) so, i have this fear- that something happand to my brain and this is the reason and it is permanent. i wish to hear about this reasen, what do you think? thank you so much for your videos it is really helpful
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
@@Dpmanual I understand. So i have chimical anxity that caused very severe dpdr. The only way to heal is to taper the Benzo that caused injury in the brain, that hit the CNS, GABA receptors etc. so it is only time because my brain need to heal from the damage that the benzo caused. did you hear about benzo withdrawal? i wish i could do more but the only way is tapering and time for my brain to heal
@@Dpmanual Hey, i just wanted to know if you read my second comment? and to add this video about Dpdr in Benzo withdrawal so you can know a little more: th-cam.com/video/TRuBBhxu6Dc/w-d-xo.html
I am constantly trying to understand what consciousness and thoughts are) and it feels so bizarre 😅 it seems that this is a loop) is it possible to get out of this?)
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
Yeah nicotine is bad with em mine are caused by panic attacks (1 and half month rn) im still smoking btw. Im like in bad dream and I dont realize its reality and Im like how we are alive and how everything works and sht and when im with friends its so weird….. Just dont worry its the way of thinking (TRY to change it nothing bad will happen anyways)😊
Hi Shaun What if the existansional thought dont scare u? Could that be possible? But u still have those questions in ur head and feel disconnected. Trying to focus on other stuff. Instead of how does memory work, how do i talk, is this normal to think about, what is this place, hey i have a body, etc its all i think about and i feel empty i keep saying to my self yes all of this is real like the past. It just seems off i feel off. Like i lost my self like im inside saying to myself to do something. I also griefed to my former self. I keep looking at photos. But don't feel a connection. I say that was me.
hello Mr. Connor i've been suffering from DPDR since May 3 2023 cause of bad drug experience and yesterday i saw your video and it really helped me but the only problem is everytime i'm eating i feel dizzy is it common?
Don't worry, feelings of dizziness are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions: www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-dizziness And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Is there any medication you can take to speed up the recovery processes? Mine started going on 5 months ago one day out of NO WHERE and I’ve been trying to find answers ever since. My therapist tells me because it’s all the trauma I have been through in my life that I have never dealt with and that is was going to come out eventually, that she’s surprised it took this long but I’m just so ready to feel like a human again. My time perspective is so off all the time. Constantly second guessing if life is real and how did I get here and how are other people just living normal lives. I’m deathly afraid to take any sort of anti depressants but I’m also getting so desperate to make this go away. I’m in the 24/7 stage where unless I am out being a drunk idiot with my friends I’m constantly thinking about it and second guessing the world. I’ve read so many comments about how you recover from this but it’s so hard to see it right now.
Hi Nikki -- I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
Hey Shaun Ive suffered DP/DR from weed edibles two weeks ago and have been having intense trouble sleeping. I’ve had multiple sleepless nights in the past 2 weeks and I think it’s making my condition worse. It’s there any way to recover from the sleep deprivation? I’m scared I might have insomnia and will never recover which leave me having permanent dp/dr.
Don’t worry Mike, issues with sleeping and dreaming are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. 😊 I know it can be frustrating but they are temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
@@ZestyCorp. I would said I’m about 80% recovered. I am back to living my life again and my life is actually way better than it was before dp/dr. I’ve gotten back to sleeping and having really had any issues with that.
I hope you know how much your videos are great! Your content always makes me relax .. Thank you so much for being here for us and wish you from the bottom of my heart all the happiness in this world 🤍
I feel like my mind is not mine or like i’m not connecting with it. Is normal to feel emty inside and out of control . This feeling is terrible 💔😩 . The more im trying to think the more my mind feel fuzzy . I can’t even feel my mind is like i have lost myself . Please answer
I have a problem with over analyzing abt dpdr at work and why my “high” won’t come down when it has at work then I stress the whole shift it’s a loop I hate it help
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
Can I be helped? Suffering since 15 years, on medication like Respidron 0.5mg, Stablon 25mg, Flovoxin CR50....for past 9 years....gained more than 30 kg weight . CBT was helpful but counselor immigrated elsewhere... Kindly guide...how to get rid of medication n get back confidence
I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
Hello, I feel that I am a different person from the rest of my life, I cannot recognize or associate with myself. Is that normal and can I get back to feeling normal?
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@Dpmanual so they are not dangerous like seeing someone else's house and not recognizing me? I also wanted to ask if by losing their fear I can eliminate the sensations?
@@jason34796 No, DPDR, like all anxiety-based conditions is not dangerous: www.dpmanual.com/articles/proof-that-depersonalization-is-not-dangerous/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Hi all. I'm living as if I'm in a dream. As if there is a barrier between me and everything around me. Like life doesn't seem real. Really hard to deal with...
Don’t worry Francois, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
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hi dpmanual! My main issues are heart palpitations and heart-health anxiety overall, feelings that i will drop dead if exercise hard enough.I used to be a bodybuilder, train hard as possible...and now i cant even take a stair without panicking... do you think your program works for me? i mean, the only time i experience a mild DP is when im in a high anxiety period, but the worst for me are the physical symptons still
@@COLOFIDUTI Hi there! 😊 Take a look through the list of symptoms here and see if they sound familiar:
www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-10-most-common/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanualplease help me i feel dpdr even without anxiety
@@yash_robo Read this carefully 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/
@@DpmanualI don’t understand one thing ofc when we have DP/DR that we analyze our systems because you can’t just forget about them, and u said that even if we analyze our symptoms we can recover so why now you are saying that we shouldn’t focus on our symptoms at all?
This guy is a prophet on this topic. Every single symptom, thought and physical experience occurred exactly the way he describes it. I am now recovered from DP DR and I tell you all here... YOU WILL GET THERE TOO! Hang in there and try to stay away from social media or researching the symptoms. The mind is extremely powerful, make it your ally not your enemy; Accept the symptoms, deal with the process, embrace the chaos without focusing in it and it will all eventually go away. BELIEVE ME! Believe this guys! Peace out everyone 🙏
Hi
Do you suggest any therapy or medication for a recovery ?
@@felbaud You can recover without medication, takes a bit longer but you’ll get there. In the other hand; Cognitive conductual therapy and SSRI’s have helped a good bunch of people around the globe but you have to do the most part as our friend in the video says. DP/DR is an anxiety based symptom. Whatever you do to minimize it will get you there faster. I know it feels like you’ll be trapped in this forever but believe me, BELIEVE US! You will not! Avoid coffee, sugar, alcohol and any recreational drug in the meantime. Aerobic exercise help a lot too… Even walking. Hang in there pal, YOU GOT THIS!
@@felbaud Never take any medication without first consulting a qualified physician!
@@exosapiens2509 yeah only psychiatrist can prescribe medication. But do you think it can help ? Or. Any therapy ? Or just need this ebook and apply it ? Thanks
What symptoms did you have?
Hey everyone! You can ABSOLUTELY recover. I promise you! Just try your very best to go about your life as normal and trust that everything will be okay, because everything IS okay. You got this and I believe in you. I went through hell last year and now it’s difficult for me to fully remember exactly what that felt like. I can’t believe I’m able to say that now because I had soooo much doubt. You WILL recover. I know it. Love you all!
hi alyssab can you help me ?
Delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊
Hello sister can you help me plz want can we talk??? If you don’t have any problem. Iam from india
Any tips ?
@@vanessamiranda1467 my biggest tip is stop researching it. Stop researching anything related to anxiety. That will just keep you frightened and stuck in a loop. Also, try not to fall into a trap of self help. I became obsessed with trying to improve myself that it just added to the anxiety I was already experiencing. I spent so much time watching videos and reading books about fitness, diet, leveling up my finances, spiritual growth, etc. Those are good things but it’s not good to obsess over them especially when trying to recover from dpdr. Focus on fun. Focus on what makes you happy, watch funny things, socialize with loved ones, dance, sing. Don’t obsess with trying to “fix” yourself. I think social media causes some of that too so be mindful of using that as a distraction. Magnesium has really helped to keep me calm. Also, don’t skip meals! It will affect your blood sugar and make you anxious. Remember, this will all pass eventually. You got this! 🤗
"Unnecessary anxiety and DP/DR will take up only as much space as you give them." This is so true!!!
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In the chronic phase, but not the acute onset.
It's that thing you can't see when you're into it. But can't unsee once you get out of it.
@@rrrobberrt excellent way to describe this!
I HAVE MADE A 100% RECOVERY. I haven't even thought of derealisation for half a year now, even though I went through hell with it last year. Everything fell apart around me, I thought I had gone insane, entered another dimension, everything felt absolutely terrifying, dark, devoid of hope and I felt like I got stuck in a place that I couldn't exit evem through death. I had brutal intrusive thoughts all day every day about dying, freaking out about philosophocal questions of consciousness, reality and afterlife. I thought I was gone forever. But day after day, I actually spent more and more time with my normal self. By following Shaun's guide, not stopping my life and gritting my teeth even though I thought I am literally going mad actually helped me make a COMPLETE recovery. Stop researching, stop looking at forums, stop analysing your thoughts, stop trying to engage with and interact with your scary thoughts. They mean absolutely nothing, they are a symptom of anxiety. You do not have to address the content of them, ever. I have forgotten so much about derealisation, that I have only come back to this channel to leave this comment here to give hope to others. YOU WILL MAKE A COMPLETE COMEBACK AND YOU WILL BE A 100% YOURSELF. You might not believe it right now but believe someone who had it so bad they wanted to kill themselves and STILL MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE. It's beautiful on this side and I can't wait for you guys to arrive here as well! Life is beautiful, you are NEVER alone and nothing is as dark as it may seem now. Hold on, the darkness PASSES FOREVER. ❤
Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you've recovered! 😊 And if you'd ever like to have your story featured on the channel drop me a line! 😊
Thank you for your encouraging comment. I’ve been experiencing dp for quite some time and I’m feeling a bit hopeless
I have DR since 2 weeks and i was about to cry when I read your comment. I feel like shit and the dr takes out every happiness of me. despite the fact that I have a 4 month old child and I should be happy and focus on other things .. but I can’t. The DR is always in my mind and I always check if it is there or not
Stare at a carpet. It'll be back.
@@Dekay2211how are you now?
Guys, no one in my life knows I have Dpdr, I’m battling on my own. May we all recover by God’s grace. Don’t lose hope , I know it’s difficult situation
Hey Ana, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@Dpmanual your words are giving me hope, and I will try all my best to overcome this . Thank you very much
@@AnaLiana-wr6qo Happy to help 😊
This man has been so important in my life its crazy.
Happy to help 😊
I absolutely love the part about the overly-analytical part, and overthinking. That was me two years ago, and learned so much since then!!!
Glad to hear you're doing better! 😊
Yes, I felt that I thought I couldn't remember what normal felt like but when it lifted it felt like heaven 🎉
Thanks for your comment Caroline, glad to hear you're feeling better! 😊
Have you recovered?
I find that constantly checking my mental state and questioning how I feel is keeping me in the loop. I’m just not sure how to quit doing that.
Don't worry, that type of 'constant checking' thoughts are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. I know they can be frustrating but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
How have you been lately? That’s the stage i’m in. Constant loop of questioning. I feel i’m getting better but it’s holding me back.
@@StoneyAsh40 actually doing alright for the most part. Best advice I have is to start living again or continue to do what your doing if aren’t already. I’m still working on it though it’s a process.
@@S.C1970Thanks for the response. Eventually normalcy has to be back. I have some days where it sure seems far away and some not. Still working with vision issues with it seeming fake some days but these videos and hearing others breaking through this is helping as well.
@@StoneyAsh40 glad I could help in some way. My best wishes.
Man I love u! I personally suffered from DPDR are just one month ago for me. It really was my drinking behaviour. I had my first panic attack being strongly hung over in the Metro, and after that I had to deal with anxiety for about one month. the anxiety went on and off, so when I was feeling good, I went out to drink like I would normally do and every time after I would wake up with a bad hangover and a really strong feeling of anxiety. Then after a couple of weeks when I thought I had cured my anxiety I went out drinking once again and that time I had the biggest anxiety attack in my life, after that the DPDR kicked in. strangely I knew that feeling from somewhere. it was because I already had to deal with DPDR one year ago from a bad weed experience, which lasted for about 3 month, with only one symptom, which was I was afraid to look into the mirror. After a couple of days, I could finally recognise this feeling and knew it was DPDR again, which led me straight to your channel. The only weird thing was that this time the derealisation was really different then from the weed experience( By the way I quit smoking weed since I had the bad weed experience) and the DPDR, which I had back then went by pretty quickly, but this time the derealisation was linked to anxiety which was really weird and a really new way of derealisation to me. The scariest symptoms for me were that when talking to my mum on my phone, I just zoned out and was thinking about like how she’s not real and how it is possible that I know this person and stuff like that. The other very very frightening symptom I had were the weird thoughts I always had. always when I was watching a movie, or looking through social media. I questioned everything I saw the whole existence of humanity. Everything. sometimes I would even get an anxiety attack from those thoughts in my own room And then the walls were closing in on me so I really didn’t know where to go if I already get a panic attack laying in my bed which then resulted in more panic. It felt like I was stuck in my head with these scary thoughts and the only way to escape seemed suicide to me in these moments even though I never was or have been suicidal in my life, but after I found your channel and followed your depersonalisation manual and informed myself enough, I knew everything I had to know .then I quit the alcohol drinking, and since then I am nearly fully recovered. I get better every and every day I learnt a lot about anxietey and depression. I learnt about how to accept the feeling and how to not be afraid of it, even though sometimes it was hard to manage. but yes summing up I can say that this was the scariest experience in my life, but I’m telling you guys never give up never lose Hope. I really hit the rock bottom of my life and thought this wouldn’t get better any day soon and look at me now I’m super happy again living life to the fullest and I’m telling you guys that you will recover 100% for me, what helped was listening to a lot of music, painting, A lot of cooking, eating healthy, mediating, going for runs (everything which helps anxiety) and facing my fears, meeting up with a lot of friends, even though it’s not really a comfortable experience. I still did it and that would push me forward so much, which I think made me recover so fast. but believe me when I say this once again I was laying on my bed crying talking to my mum. The worst feeling was that was while I was crying on the phone talking to my mum. I had a feeling of talking to a complete stranger which is also really weird and a frightening experience, I thought I was stuck in my mind forever, I even had suicidal thoughts but I’m telling you guys as hopeless, As frightening as it is you will recover! It’s just a question of training your mind into accepting and being patient. What also drove me insane that, even for a short period of time I had to deal with DPD was that I had specific set backs were I thought everything I build up with my recovery broke again, which then led me to being scared again that this is going to last forever, but as soon as this happened a couple of times and I watched some of this guys video. I knew that it was totally normal to have some setbacks that the recovery is not a linear line so you also have to keep this in mind that recovery means you’re gonna have set backs and if setbacks happen you shouldn’t be afraid of them or think everything is going downhill again. You should just know that setbacks mean that you are recovering.You will get through this. Love you guys and thank you to you DP Maunual 🥰
Love this man. Wonderful to read your story because it shows that we're not alone in our struggles. I was also afraid to look at myself in the mirror because I couldn't recognise myself. Such a strange condition but Indeed, it passes eventually ❤
Thanks so much for your comment -- I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well and that The DP Manual was helpful! 😊❤
Interesting... looks like my story but I wasn't fortunate enough to recover in months.. I am however grateful I am out of the pit of despair I was in :)
You just answered a whole 2 months overthinking
Ive been in this spiral for almost 3 years
Feeling more confident just from this video Thank you!💕
So glad it was helpful! 😊
How you feeling now boss
As a person who does not currently have access to therapy at the moment, this program has changed my life. After watching these videos I decided to take the plunge and purchase the manual. His delicate understanding of this crippling feeling has kickstarted my path to recovery and I could not be more thankful. To anyone who is considering this manual. I’m telling you, it’s worth every penny and YOU are worth it. You deserve peace and happiness.
It’s not going to go away immediately, you’re still going to have to face it. But you WILL see and feel progress. Follow his instructions and keep at it. You’ve got this. We’ll heal together. ❤
Thanks so much for your comment Emily 😊 I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well and that The DP Manual has been helpful! Keep up the good work, enjoy your recovery, and if you'd ever like to have your story featured on the TH-cam channel in the future just drop me a line ❤
hi there everyone. i recently went to the eagles open practice and it was the worst derealization ive ever experienced. i am still having the thoughts i did that day. it’s hard to get out of bed, start the day, and talk to my family. the only place i really feel safe is my room. (where i’ve spent 4 days straight in), i haven’t seen my dog in days 😞. ive been obsessed with finding answers. and i came across your channel. and today… i had a slight bit of hope. i thought it was just me and not to talk to anyone about it. but i learned.. i am not alone and i have had derealization before while smoking weed with friends. but never this badly. i am trying to move forward and your videos are really helpful right now
Hey Julia, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
This fella should have such a bigger following what an amazing channel
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I suffered with DP/DR back in the 90's, now recovered. Way before the internet. I wish I had your reference, information & manual back in the day. Your doing God's work. Big love, kindest regards, Richard U.K
Thanks for your comment Richard and I'm very glad to hear you've recovered 😊
@@Dpmanual Absolute pleasure. Thanks for the kind words. All the very best to you.
@@RichardRatner.1972 You too Richard 😊
@@RichardRatner.1972 How you do it.. i am 16 and I feel like
Hi, thanks for this, I’m bound to think it’s not going to go away - I have had severe derealisation for over 4 years and it hasn’t changed at all for even 1 second in all that time. I am trying to live my life as normally as I can but it’s so hard when everything looks distorted and flat with no depth to anything. I have no stress and I’m not feeling any unnecessary anxiety. I have followed all the advice in your manual but nothing has improved. But thanks for reassuring me that I won’t always be living in a dream, needed to hear this today.
Hey, I'm so sorry to hear you've been struggling. But remember that DPDR is always a harmless, temporary condition and you can and will recover, regardless of what caused it or how long it's lasted. Drop me an email and we'll look at what we can do do speed up your recovery 😊
There are a few principles to recovery, like Shawn explains here.. if we learn and practice them correctly, it will go away.. all the best
@@DpmanualThanks so much Shaun, I’ll write you an email, really appreciate your help, much appreciated
@@vinylg3421Thank you so much, appreciate it
You will get there! I had derealization severely for at least two years, then at a moderate level for a couple more years before it started to improve to the point where it was only very very mild. I didn't have any of the info on this channel to help me either, I just stayed hopeful that things would improve, and eventually they did! It has been almost twenty years now and I would say I'm back to about 95% of normal, but that's only if I actually focus on it. I can go for months without even thinking about it. I have been able to have a fantastic life since this first happened to me, and have achieved so many things and had great experiences despite having DPDR during some of that time. You are still here and you're still you. (As a side note, things that helped me the most were quitting any substances including alcohol; exercise and getting out in nature (but be gentle with yourself); eating as healthy as possible, and having hobbies that help me get into a flow state).
This is what I have been searching for, and I see I am in very good company. How lovely :)
Glad it was helpful Tracy 😊❤️🙏
This man is an absolute godsend. He answered questions that I couldn't put into words. Thank you!!
Happy to help 😊❤️🙏
There has never been a doctor or anyone else who has conveyed what i’ve in mind in such a similar way. He lists my concerns exactly. You are the greatest blessing that has ever happened to those who experience these symptoms. thank you very much with all my heart❤❤
the way you discribe it is so calm and relaxing! just what you need when you have dp/dr. thank you for doing this!
video tip : a video that we can show to others on how it feels. i found it really hard zo explain it without thinking im gonna sound like im crazy
Glad you found it useful, and that's a great idea for a future video, thank you! 😊
just felt like chiming in and say, as so many others have said in the comments, and just add on to the tons of confirmations and notes of recovery that people wright, and say that you Shaun, really are helping tons of people with this channel and your book. Im totally recovered from the condition, and its so weird to stumble across this topic again, and remembering the way i felt back when i was suffering, and how funny and crazy it is to compare how i feel now compared to back then. No matter how mind-bogglingly bad your symptoms feel, you will recover from this (:
Thanks for your comment Hans, I'm so glad to hear you've recovered and that The DP Manual was helpful in your journey! 😊
How:(
@@maeveb757 Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊
Shaun may God bless you! Can’t even express all the thankfulness I have for what you are giving us.
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I love your studies on this stuff. I'm scared to death right now. I quit drinking 5 months ago because my anxiety was becoming unbearable. So, the last few months were fine...until about a week ago when i started getting DPDR symptoms again. Its very scary because I have to be the strong one in my family and at work. I'm a 911 dispatcher for a local police department, inside of a hospital so i take emergency calls from hospital staff and dispatch hospital police. I have to get through my 12 hour shifts, then come home and take care of my wife and 3 kids. I just don't know why its coming back?? I thought i was fine. My wife was driving all of us to the store recently, and immediately during the car ride, my entire past disappeared, I had zero recollection of my past and all i knew was I was in the car with my family going to the store lol. Very scary.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop ❤️👍
And specifically regarding your experiences:
1.Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down, and certain situations / environments can change them. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it.
2. Don’t worry, worries about loss of memory or time are super common with DPDR. I know they can be scary but they will fade away and stop completely as you recover 👉 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website 👉 www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Another reason (which is what im going thru rn) is thinking that what you have *isnt* dpdr, but some other thing that you dont know or hasnt been discovered yet. Even if you have most symptoms or even all!
And also because of some comments or posts saying theyve had it for 20+ years, which is just really crazy and scary overall- this is why I love your channel and the recovery comments cuz they bring so much hope!
Yep, that's a very common fear with DPDR 😊❤www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/
This really answers the exact lingering questions !!!
My issue is though, that I seem to be so emotionally detached that even hearing this information I don’t feel a relief. I hear it, and I’m glad to, but I don’t make the emotional switch :(
Thats okay, thats how you know its dpdr, you know dpdr isnt dangerous and over time youl believe it more and more.
Don't worry, that feeling of detachment is super common with DPDR and it will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I greatly appreciate all the content you produce, helps me very much get a grip on the rational thoughts and continue towards a more normal day to day mindset.
Happy to help 😊
Going to therapy soon, I hope things get better 🙏 💗 thankyou for your videos.
Happy to help 😊❤️🙏
And don't worry, things will get better and you can and will recover, 100% ❤️ www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
when I watchinged yt vids about dp/dr and getting tips from them, I feel much better, I only only feel like it when I really stressed or sum but when I start doing what I like I forget the dp/dr , I draw, paint , hang out with friends , go on a fun trip and more thanks so much for helping me in felling much better then I felt 3 months ago:))
Thanks for your comment Jayde, I'm very glad to hear you're feeling better! ❤️😊
I was the 1,000nd like!
Nice! 👏😊👏
Do you have a video about how to get out of - or to accept- the endless negative, depressive FEELINGS that I am trapped in with this experience? These aren’t just thoughts. These are feelings, like “everything feels hopeless but I don’t know why” and “I can’t access joy, only negative feelings.” It's like I got some glimpse into the darkness of humanity and now I can't "unfeel" or "unsee" it. It's SO depressing. And while I know intellectually it's not true, it’s very hard for me to accept these feelings, and because they’re so frightening, THEY are what’s causing the anxiety response. I know that for a FACT. Externally, my life circumstances are amazing. I have very little to feel depressed about. It's so hard for me not the HATE this experience. Hate what it has taken from me (access to basic joy, meaning and connection), and having to wake up with this miserable thing every day. Thank you.
Hi! You're absolutely right, anxiety affects thoughts and feelings. The fight-or-flight response affects both, which is why it can feel so overwhelming! But don't worry, you don't need to worry about separating the two in order to recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@Dpmanual Thank you! And thank you for your work!
@@scotchvelo Happy to help 😊
I can very much relate to your experience. It can feel soul destroying and so isolating.
@@scotchvelohow are you
Ive beat this before years ago as a kid and in college and i remember taking alot of time off from school, now its been back for 2 months and im tryna get through it slowly i still go to work see friend and do things as normal because im an adult now and cant hide some times it feels like it helps others its intense symptoms its been a roller coaster tryna learn to accept it and not be upset about it when it happens. Ive been trying breathing and grounding techniques also, i wish it was so intese driving because i really love to drive
It's very common for people to experience DPDR when they're younger and get through it simply by focusing away from it long enough for it to fade 😊❤️ And you will get rid of it again, but this time with the added understanding of what the condition actually it, which prevents it from ever becoming an issue again 👉www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/
It is good to know that you can always recover, even if you are a perfectionist.
Yep! 😊😊
Thanks for the Input. I am just starting to inform myself about the issue because this is already causing so much stress and anxiety. Is that also a normal response? I have been avoiding it. But now, i get sick of that detached robot feeling. I am just so scared it won't work, or that it will last for another 10 years. And what you said is exactly what I am thinking - damaged my brain with drugs severely and now it cant change anymore. I am very insecure about it all :( However, glad to read so many encouraging messages.
Thank you so much for your Videos man! U literally saved my sanity! I'm hopefull again 🎉
Happy to help 😊
I barely think of my DPDR sometimes yet I still have it and have been experiencing it for 2 years now.
How is it now
I'm lucky enough to be living in a city where there is a specialist in DP/DR. I'll try to get an appointment finally, after 16 years of suffering (not so strongly anymore but still).
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long it’s lasted, you can and will recover 100% 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
@@Dpmanual I appreciate your empathy but after 16 years and mild but present DP/DR I'm not so sure about that anymore. Acceptance has been the best remedy and just living like it wasn't there.
Dear Shaun, what a blessing you are! I have a suggestion for a video, on how we experience emotions and experiencing some but not (yet) others. Understanding that will be helpful because it's confusing.
For me the DP is just being in my own bubble all the time with severe focus and memory issues and a bit of an empty mind with less emotion. Does that sound like DP?
It's like I can't take in any information, remember ANYTHING but I do feel real or pretty much myself, but just like I can't really remember my identity. When it first happened I felt like I was unreal and all my emotion was gone and I thought I was dead or in psychoses. That faded pretty quickly and now I can feel love sometimes, although it feels weird and a bit detached, but I still can't really feel emotional PAIN. And when I feel love, it's sometimes hard to understand why. I used to have ptsd and big triggers, now I don't feel those at all. It's like I suddenly don't care. Is that normal? It feels like I don't have ptsd anymore but I actually kind of miss it, it was better than this. And that was authentic. Will all that come back? Because I still want to actually to deal with that. Have a lovely day!!
Hi Shaun, I recently purchased your manual. I’m not sure if I’m hitting any records here but I’ve been dealing with this for 22 years now and I’m really trying my hardest now to recover. I am trying my hardest to believe I can recover as it’s been so long I’m not sure what that even looks like anymore. My story I believe is pretty interesting and would love to have a chat if possible as I do have questions about my recovery and would hopefully like to share my story if I do?
Its like im not even living anymore.
Don’t know if it’s DP or DR but people close to me like friends and family feel unreal and like strangers. I can’t look my parents in the eyes without feeling terrified.
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
I wish I had watched this a million years ago 😭 would've saved me so many panic attacks
Better late than never, you're welcome to the channel 😊 And on't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Thank you so much foor this explications the dpdr is very hard but is juste a symptom of anxiety
Glad it was helpful 😊
It’s trauma too
I have started watching your videos and i think it is helping ..even as i type this the negative side of my mind is saying there is no point .. i had it when i was a child especially before i went on holiday for some reason .. dont understand why i love going on holiday. It went away for years ..and came back when i was in my mid teens ..and lasted for a few years . I went to the doctor and felt like a proper idiot telling him i font feel real ..i was referred to a phycotherapist .i told him the same , and that i was scared i had sczophrenia ..he assured me i didnt as he was very familiar with the condition ...just having him tell me this helped massively . It went away for probably 10 years or more then it happened again when i was going on holiday to slovakia ..whilst on holiday there was a lot of stress my wife ended up in hospital ..looking like she might have a miscarriage.. ..i suddenly clicked back into DP/DR mode ..thankfully she did not misscarry and a few days after we returned home the feeling if DP/DR dissapeared . .. it returned when my father died for a month or so ..now im 48 and i have it again for around 5 months ...its not that clear why ? I have a lovely wife and two wonderful sons ... i do hate my job however and my Elderly mother is getting frail and scared she will go blind ..( she has advanced AMD ) ..
Si i do associate this miserable condition with anxiety and stress.
Funny thing is i neber remember how i "clicked" out of it in the past ..i just did .
For me its the fear one day i will lose my mind ..and the fear of losing the love i have for my family .
Its like im questioning everything thing i say and do .. over thinking everything ..
Am i reqlly here ..over and over ..
I found your video about alcohol very interesting .. i oftern feel a lot better after a few beers or a few glasses of wine ... its like a tightrope .. if i have say
6 pints plus i have awful DR/DP .... im on sertraline which seemed initially to take the edge off the panic ..now im not so sure .. i just wish there was an injection/tablet or something that instantly beings you back to rhe "real world"
Many thanks for addressing this horrible conditiin .. i will continue to watch tour videos .
I have a hard time remembering what its like to not be in a state of fear. I can get there for a fleeting moment but when I go back into my fear don't know what its like anymore to be without fear. Even seconds later. My worst incident was in 2015 when i was tasked with appearing in a web series to promote a product i had designed. I froze solid, mind blank, i had no words. I could hear and see everything but not react. This cost me and the company i was working with a huge amount of money since camera, sound, lighting crew and the 3 hosts of the show all had to be paid for their time and nothing was produced.
It was most scary thing I ever went through.. but it will fade away trust me
Absolutely, it's not permanent and it will fade away 😊
www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
How you get thru it?
@@antoineperkins1332 I was keeping my self busy eventually It was getting weaker.. lots of exercise healthy food meditations breathing exercises lots of sleep but not during the day.. i started feeling better after 4 and half months.. but the first two months were the worst months in my life
@@stanjavorsky7151 it’s crazy because I’m going trough it rn just because i was in the car & got contact high from marijuana then had a panic attack because i had got too high, this happened on the 3rd of this month so this happened like 8 days ago
a 16-17 days experience of this things,,,,literally the worst thing that can happen to anyone,,,,,,i mean i had lost my identity completly and was frustated every single moment on the existence of things in a boundary,i had stopped talking to everyone as i was in a disbelief and had a blackout ,,,,a feeling that everything that i m seeing is just a dream even this thought of the experience was in itself a dream,,,,,it should never happen to anyone.....i just pray for everyone whoever is going through this ....may u recover soon ....its good to feel normal and feel ur existance...it was a pathetic super pathetic condition
Thanks for your comment ❤️ You're absolutely right, DPDR can be a very difficult experience. But recovery is always possible and you can always get 100% back to normal 👍www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
There’s a few I have that aren’t listed and would love to hear your opinion. 1. Afraid due to the length of suffering from DPDR (20 years). 2. Having had major hardcore trauma for decades and decades in my life (and often having thoughts and flashbacks about it). So in that regard I feel this is my nervous system has been rewired permanently to be stuck in fight and flight and at times freeze. This is why I’m interested in a combined approach of mind body /somatic therapies and then as well elements of acceptance and surrender
Don't worry Ariana, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Thank you, sir.
Happy to help 😊
Hey man. I just want to say that thank you for everything bro. Rn I feel like I slowly getting into recovery and everything. I need to work on ways to cope and not think about this. I’ve realized there’s a pattern in my worrying that’s causing this and it’s catastrophic thinking that’s getting me. And I just need ways to stop thinking about because I suffer from adhd and anxiety. And when this out of real crap happens that when I’m like 😶 and it’s hard to live life with this. Can you please help me with ways to stop worrying about these thoughts. I mean I would just constantly think that I’m actually going insane. Like I mean I will worry about everything possible and I’ve got to stop.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@Dpmanual I appreciate it man. I’m already talking to a therapist. My problem is when the dpdr hits I can’t like stop thinking about and I’ve got to find ways to get my mind off those thoughts.
@@EanTheMessenger Happy to help 😊
Perfectly summed up 💯
Glad you liked it 😊
For me there is a sixth thing preventing me from recovering that you didn’t mention. The feeling/sensation of feeling disconnected itself. I feel like I can’t connect with my usual set of hobbies and interests, or even the sensation of being an autistic human being myself. That makes it really difficult to take my mind off of the condition. It’s incredibly difficult to find something to focus on that will take my mind off of DP/DR long enough to feel like I’m recovering. It feels as though my special interests have all faded for one reason or another, basically almost immediately, after this second round of depersonalization had set in. My interest in video games, animals and biology, science in general, being out in nature, birdwatching, researching random topics, art, watching anime, dungeons and dragons, the movies I like, and (this may sound cheesy and weird, but watching V-Tubers especially, since that was the new hobby that pulled me out the first time I had depersonalization, and since that’s faded too, it feels hopeless now)have all felt like they’ve faded away or are stuck behind a barrier, triggering even more distress and anxiety. It’s difficult to find something to distract myself with when it feels like all of my major special interests feel so faded and far away. There’s also the fact that my perceived cognitive decline makes it hard to do anything with some sort of intense thinking, and the fact that I feel so disconnected makes it hard to connect to the characters in a story/comic or even just the subject of a silly meme my friend sent.
However, the other major concerns of mine can be folded into the reasons that you did provide, I felt like I couldn’t recover because my ADHD and autism brain make me quite neurotic and obsessive, and that it’s really hard to find a new distraction, either because everything has either been rejected as “boring” by my ADHD, or rejected for not being the same things that were on the pile of special interests I can’t reach. ADHD also makes it hard to ground myself because it’s so hard to focus.
I think i can relate
Alsof have the feeling of loosing urself?
@@laurencethegrey yeah. I feel like I'm just sort of... there, but not actually there. Like it feels like I'm disconnected from my own inner self.
@@dimetrodon2250 i have the same, but i dont feel the anxiety do you ? I dont feel like myself knowing i am Also i have no interest in doing anything. Feels like my body does stuff and talks but not me I really have force myself to do something.
I did some sort of self-injury to me and then my mind just basically ,,died,, and im left with this ,,blessed,, silence for 2 years 24/7 which is destroying my life. Before this i suffered with anxiety and depression.
The things about this that scare me the most is feeling like my mind has been deleted. I cant even remember what I like anymore. Im completely emotionally numb. All I seem to do is want to sit and stare all day. Recently it seems like I'm just getting through the day without k****** myself. My confidence and self relience has completely been eroded. The strangest thing is, when I actually sleep (rare these days) i dream in 'normal' then wake up with really strong dpdr - its absolute hell 24/7. Sorry to be so negative 😢
Sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time ❤️
Firstly, if you are experiencing any thoughts of self-harm, please do speak to a medical professional as soon as possible.
Secondly, the symptoms you're describing: feeling like your mind is "deleted," emotional numbness, and waking up with intense DP/DR -- are all super common with this condition. These sensations, while distressing, are temporary and fueled by the anxiety feedback loop. They will fade as you recover, and you can and will recover, 100% 👉
www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I know DP/DR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
hey Shaun. Your videos are amazing. I know when trying to recover you shouldn’t be looking up/researching the condition but sometimes I cave. I have a question. have you worked with anyone with grief induced DP/DR? my mother recently passed away and when I tell you I feel like i’m on the brink of losing my mind because of this condition, i’m not joking. I hate this and I feel like it will never get better because my mothers death is permanent ya know? this really has been such an awful time and I know you can’t rush the grieving process but man this is so draining. I miss her so much. i really want to be okay.
Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment and I'm so sorry about the passing of your mother. Firstly, please make sure that you're doing what you need to take care of yourself, and if you need to go and see a grief counselor, don't hesitate to do so. And in terms of the DPDR, don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, it's still the same harmless temporary condition and you can and will recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
Dear Jesus give my brother in christ strength and rest father lord.
Shaun i got it on the first day of school(sep 8)after smoking a weed pen(cart)and had a panic attack(green out)and for like 2 weeks i was questioning why i still felt”high”until i found your channel and learning so much about it and accepting it an living my life.its been 2 weeks after now i haven’t been scared of it or care for it yeah i still think about sometimes but i don’t get scared or panic ever since.but the one thing i still have is i cant focus or concentrate on stuff.just wanted to tell you because your the professional am i goin through recovery rn?? Any more tips help
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DPDR to me. I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you 😊 You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
How are you now?
@@glee2fully26how are you now?
Hi there , My name is Mo and I will tell you my story and I hope you had the same experience as me , in order for you to feel less alone , and also for me :) , it’s gonna be long but I’m sure you will read it ! 20 jan, my first time smoking w ! The first time nothing happend really, even tho it was not plesent , I did it again smoking from the same nug I had , the first minute I was experiencing symptoms of high blood pressure ( dizziness, can’t walk straight…) then It went back to that plaisent feeling of being high , few hours later I had these feelings of anxiety (it was so unpleasant and thins I think it was due to before smoking , I was so anxious and paranoid and I was afraid that one of the guards smell the w and I don’t know what’s gonna happen next so I was so paranoid and I was always checking if they were coming ) then I start having this idea of omg I’m I going crazy, and I’m alone and I don’t have my family around … wish you expect made things worst , and then suddenly I start having halusination of the three guards walking they were not walking to me but it seems like a bunch of people walking at first I thaught omg this is fun 😂 silly me and the I had this idea of what if this is not normal and boom anxiety hits ! And then i don’t know I turned my head and had this vison of two eyes looking at me with a smile ! Because I was sitting in the dark trying to sleep ( I’ve always been afraid of demonds in my room at night since a kid ) and then I had this shock and I felt this boom in my heart like when someone scare you ! After this I slept ! The next day when I woke up guess who was there … no not the demon just dp/dr ! At the beginning it was sooo scary because I never heard of dp dr I didn’t know what is it and I think you know this feeling of fear I was thinking that I am going crazy and I missed something in my brain , and that’s it I’m dead somehow ! I spend the whole day searching ( i feel weird after smoking w ) and the swan appears at the bugging it was hard to believe that this is just anxiety and just to let you know ( the first time I understood what anxiety means it was after my bad trip) , I spent my whole days searching what is it and yeah you’ve already been here don’t y’a.
After few days with this feeling I was praying that it will leave and everything go back to normal ! But anxiety and the fact that I always kept thinking about what happens and why did I halucinate it’s not normal ppl usually don’t halucinate on w ! But guess what it’s totally possible ! People smoking and having hallucinations ! And so at the beginning I was soo afraid of that I was thinking what if the w was leaced with something , but it’s not logic right I already smoked the same nug and I didn’t halucinate ! But at the time I couldn’t believe I was certain that something is wrong with me and with what I smoked . I spent days and weeks searching and having these existancial Thaught .
And pfff it’s was so exhausting, and now I’m tired of typing , so just to let you know you are fine and don’t worry you are just experiencing anxiety, and for the rest of the story if swan want to make a video with me I will be more than happy to tell the whole story. Forme someone who was about the let his whole life down and studies and go back next to his fam to someone who feel much more better to you : you’ll be alright fam .
Hi Mo, thank you for sharing your story and for your reassuring words! 😊
Are you still having a attacks when smoking I've been smoking for years and randomly I got an attack out of nowhere I just want to keep smoking but don't want to ever get the attack
so helpful, thanks.
Glad to hear it 😊
i've had this high feeling since 7th grade, im now 23 and remembered i've stuffed down this disorder for years and never wanted to find out the truth of recovery. post malone recently was on joe rogan and mentioned he went through the same thing after a bad joint. now im determined to fixing this
Thanks for your comment! 😊I knew that Post Malone has struggled with DPDR but didn't know he mentioned it on Joe Rogan recently. Just watched the clip there, really good that awareness about the condition is being raised like that 👏 And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@Dpmanual hello sir I had surgery and an antibiotic or the surgery caused me bad axienty for a month after I'm a normal weed smoker and I recently triggered a attack when I feel asleep and woke up startled I still want to n have been smokeing I've notice when I think to much it triggers the attack will it keep doing that
I struggle so bad with dpdr, and I am seeing a therapist that works specifically with dpdr and she tells me that existential and philosophical thoughts are normal when experiencing dpdr. But I can’t stop thinking about these thoughts and I don’t know what to do. I also suffer from severe OCD.
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual Thank you for answering! It really is frustrating and I always wonder if I will forever be struggling with these types of thoughts😕
How are you now?
I'm terrified I'll never recover. I feel so out of touch with reality and earlier I saw the tree in my garden look like it was moving, like there were bubbles of air around it. I'm trying to stay positive but I don't think I can get better, I feel my case is too far gone.
Hi Sir! I hope you are well and I would like to thank you for all of the content you push out for us. You truly are saving lives. I have a question for you, I’m dealing with shortness of breath which results in me needing to continuously take deep breaths. How can I go back to breathing normally? I’m as healthy as can be.. I just suffer from anxiety. Thanks!
Don’t worry, shortness of breath is common with all anxiety-based conditions: www.healthline.com/health/shortness-of-breath-anxiety
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual Thank you for your quick response!
@@SportRecapsTV Happy to help 😊
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I am very gratefull for this video of yours and you are really a great guy and your videos help a lot. But the only problem(question) that I still have is that if I really do not exist and if my whole life is just some dream, programm, playroom or dream I will never wake up from, how can I actually believe in something or thrust to someone if you are also not real, if this recovery also doesn't exist, if you all are just playing tricks on me and I am still trapped in the same unreality I will never get out from, and something or somebody just doesn't let me go out of it. I can also not be sure if all of the people have the same view when they are watching or seeing something and that they are also the persons inside of their head. Maybe I am the only one who sees the world like that, because I'm trapped in this body and I will never know if you all are real. How can I be recovered completely if I will never know what's the truth. How can I be a human again if I never was human, if I never was born at all. This is just some madness I am in, and if you somehow can help me to come out of this or explain my whole life to me, I would really be grateful. Thanks, you are the best.... God bless you!!❤
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual Than it actually means that there is some big and right explanation behind all of that and that I actually really EXIST?? Actually, I am normal and healthy, but I just imagined it all?? Thanks, God bless you good man!!❤️
@@Dd-wm6sk Happy to help 😊
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual Yeah, that could help. I've tried already, but I couldn't know who would be the best for me, since there are a lot of doctors in internet and it's not so easy to find a perfect one. But, thanks for advice!!
@@Dd-wm6sk Happy to help! 😊
called out on the first one i was hesitant to think I had this because i did not have the memory loss and every video really emphasises you must have memory loss. I don't necessarily have it now while I am still somewhat dissociated but I probably did have it for like 10 years. Also I only would of had depersonlization not derealization.
Glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊
Is it normal to cry alot when going through dpdr?
Thank you 🙏
Happy to help 😊
I’ve had dpdr on and off for 7 years I’ve experienced - disconnection, loss of sense of self, panic attacks, loss sense of surroundings, loss of awareness of time, emotional disconnection, and physical symptoms like : panic on standing, feeling like a puppet, feeling like I don’t exist, as well as ocd symptoms
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
how are you now? did you experience visual symptoms as visual snow?
@@micol1205 currently im dealing with strong physical symptoms like not being able to stand without feeling like im going to disappear or my legs will feel like prosthetic so generally feeling very disconnected from myself and also not recognizing myself. ive never had visual snow.
U also don't have anxiety all the time just at random for no reason?
Yes 😢@@laurencethegrey
Can I ask a question like this: have you experienced dizziness or loss of balance during your treatment? Because I am suspecting that I am suffering from depersonalizatio and I experience dizziness and loss of balance. quite often
Don’t worry, feelings of dizziness and vertigo are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊
www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-10-most-common/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Since it started when I look out the window and I know that other people live, it creates a very strong anguish in me, as if before I was like in the matrix and suddenly I had awakened in this world. When I'm out and about I feel detached but many places trigger nothing for me. the problem is thoughts that seem radically changed and what previously seemed normal to me (reality) now seems absurd and frightening and distressing. is this derealization? I am very frightened by these new thoughts of my brain
From what you're describing those do sound like the symptoms of DPDR, but take a look through the list of symptoms here, see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Fear of reality
SHAUN please help me i am calm and foeget about dpdr still it persists and it came out of nowhere i didnt get any stessful event i am totally disconnected i am always in my head but i dont have any axiety i feel that i am in a video game and i dont even believe in anything please i dont have money help me ⚠️⚠️
Thing is tho, ive always been an idiot, never thought much but depersonalization legit made me into an overthinker, and overthink my symptoms and my brain and everything, i really hope my overthinking goes away and i can come back to being my normal dumb self
It doesn't matter whether you're an overthinker or not, you can still recover and get back to normal 100% 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
Hello!
How can I buy your manual as a Russian citizen? I can't buy it on your website because Pay Pal isn't working in Russia
I actually have a remaining question! Is it possible to have this anxiety based condition, but not -feel- the anxiety all the time? I had a long period of extreme anxiety before it happened and after it happened I was just numb and often feel detached, disoriented but also relaxed and okay. Which kind of scared me actually. Yes, I became obsessed with finding myself again, like the rest but I wasn't anxious all the time.
It happened to me because of braintraining, called neurofeedback, which tries to train the nervous system into relaxation (ironic) but I now understand it's not brain damage but DP
Don't worry, that's very common 😊 Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very helpful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-without-anxiety/
@@Dpmanual Wow! Once again I thought it was just me but there you go! Yes, I often say to someone how upset I am that I feel so unbothered and almost relaxed while feeling like this, and they say "maybe you're not aware yourself but you actually have an AURA of tension around you." Guess they are right, and actually...I do notice it too
@@nvb455 Happy to help 😊
This is how I feel a lot of the time. Like I’ll feel calm and collected, but then when I try to interact with one of my interests, or start thinking about the things that genuinely should make me happy, I just… can’t feel it.
Hello, thank you for everything you do. I have existential scary thoughts about what it means that i can be imagining i have multiple personalities and not being myself anymore. I believe that i can recover but how exactly is that? I am from another country and don t have acces to so many recources or therapists who know what my existential thoughts imply (maybe they will diagnose me as being delusional idk).
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
And read this too: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-will-not-give-you-multiple-personality-disorder/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
I am suffering dissociation and depersonalization from 1 year, I take certain medicines but i dont feel better. But when I watch your videos I got a hope that i can recover and this is not the permanent. Thanku shaun.
@@beighsabeela5800 Glad the videos have been helpful 😊And don't worry, DPDR is not permanent: www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
It’s not just anxiety. It’s complex trauma.
This video makes lots of sense right now
I'm m just leaving a comment for people going through this like me right now!!!
I would like to join an online support group or create one... anyone interested
Thanks for your comment Samson and I'm glad the video was helpful ❤😊 And please read this, I think you'll find it interesting: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
Will you make a video on dpdr and suicidality?
I suffered from my whole life after I smoke marijuana when I was younger, it put me in the state. I was never able to get out of it.
Don't worry Elizabeth, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long it’s lasted, you can and will recover 100% 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Has anyone experienced dpdr from antidepressants, l feel emotional blunting after antidepressants withdrawal,and anyone recovered from it ?
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.t
Then, how do we get rid of anxiety that is there, but is SO ingrained, we've just accepted as part of our life? I can't even pinpoint WHY I'm anxious, I just know the anxiety is there.
It doesn't matter how much a habit it ingrained, you can always overwrite and change it 😊 Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊
thank you so much for the video! there is another reason, if it happand from weed or benzo withdrawal or any chimical drug, the fear is that the drug caused a damaged in the brain and thats my biggest fear. i am in benzo withdrawal and never had dpdr so severe, and i had dpdr before that i think it is the most acute dpdr, but the benzo show me that there is much severe dpdr than i ever had (and i had it for many years 24\7) so, i have this fear- that something happand to my brain and this is the reason and it is permanent. i wish to hear about this reasen, what do you think? thank you so much for your videos it is really helpful
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
@@Dpmanual I understand. So i have chimical anxity that caused very severe dpdr. The only way to heal is to taper the Benzo that caused injury in the brain, that hit the CNS, GABA receptors etc. so it is only time because my brain need to heal from the damage that the benzo caused. did you hear about benzo withdrawal? i wish i could do more but the only way is tapering and time for my brain to heal
@@Dpmanual Hey, i just wanted to know if you read my second comment? and to add this video about Dpdr in Benzo withdrawal so you can know a little more:
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I am constantly trying to understand what consciousness and thoughts are) and it feels so bizarre 😅 it seems that this is a loop) is it possible to get out of this?)
Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
Thank you@@Dpmanual. I got over my DP 10 years ago, and your book helped a lot. Now trying to remeber your advises)
@@roma02rus Glad to hear it, keep up the good work! 😊
Hey, i think my DP stay cause I smoke cigarretes… Is this a problem for my recovery ?
Yeah nicotine is bad with em mine are caused by panic attacks (1 and half month rn) im still smoking btw. Im like in bad dream and I dont realize its reality and Im like how we are alive and how everything works and sht and when im with friends its so weird….. Just dont worry its the way of thinking (TRY to change it nothing bad will happen anyways)😊
Hi Shaun What if the existansional thought dont scare u? Could that be possible? But u still have those questions in ur head and feel disconnected. Trying to focus on other stuff. Instead of how does memory work, how do i talk, is this normal to think about, what is this place, hey i have a body, etc its all i think about and i feel empty i keep saying to my self yes all of this is real like the past. It just seems off i feel off. Like i lost my self like im inside saying to myself to do something. I also griefed to my former self. I keep looking at photos. But don't feel a connection. I say that was me.
hello Mr. Connor i've been suffering from DPDR since May 3 2023 cause of bad drug experience and yesterday i saw your video and it really helped me
but the only problem is everytime i'm eating i feel dizzy
is it common?
Don't worry, feelings of dizziness are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions: www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-dizziness
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Is there any medication you can take to speed up the recovery processes? Mine started going on 5 months ago one day out of NO WHERE and I’ve been trying to find answers ever since. My therapist tells me because it’s all the trauma I have been through in my life that I have never dealt with and that is was going to come out eventually, that she’s surprised it took this long but I’m just so ready to feel like a human again. My time perspective is so off all the time. Constantly second guessing if life is real and how did I get here and how are other people just living normal lives. I’m deathly afraid to take any sort of anti depressants but I’m also getting so desperate to make this go away. I’m in the 24/7 stage where unless I am out being a drunk idiot with my friends I’m constantly thinking about it and second guessing the world. I’ve read so many comments about how you recover from this but it’s so hard to see it right now.
Hi Nikki -- I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
Hey Shaun Ive suffered DP/DR from weed edibles two weeks ago and have been having intense trouble sleeping. I’ve had multiple sleepless nights in the past 2 weeks and I think it’s making my condition worse. It’s there any way to recover from the sleep deprivation? I’m scared I might have insomnia and will never recover which leave me having permanent dp/dr.
Don’t worry Mike, issues with sleeping and dreaming are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. 😊 I know it can be frustrating but they are temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
how have you recovered
@@ZestyCorp. I would said I’m about 80% recovered. I am back to living my life again and my life is actually way better than it was before dp/dr. I’ve gotten back to sleeping and having really had any issues with that.
Hey shawn is all DPDR curable? Like no matter the reason it was caused is it curable?
DPDR is harmless and temporary and you can and will recover, 100% 😊
www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I hope you know how much your videos are great! Your content always makes me relax .. Thank you so much for being here for us and wish you from the bottom of my heart all the happiness in
this world 🤍
Happy to help! 😊
What if God design our Bodies like that so we can come close to ourselves and repent from our sins..... And become our higher self
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 psychcentral.com/lib/is-depersonalization-disorder-a-form-of-enlightenment
I feel like my mind is not mine or like i’m not connecting with it. Is normal to feel emty inside and out of control . This feeling is terrible 💔😩 . The more im trying to think the more my mind feel fuzzy . I can’t even feel my mind is like i have lost myself . Please answer
Can we recover full by your videos or i join your mentorship ? Plz reply
I have a problem with over analyzing abt dpdr at work and why my “high” won’t come down when it has at work then I stress the whole shift it’s a loop I hate it help
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
Can I be helped?
Suffering since 15 years, on medication like Respidron 0.5mg, Stablon 25mg, Flovoxin CR50....for past 9 years....gained more than 30 kg weight . CBT was helpful but counselor immigrated elsewhere...
Kindly guide...how to get rid of medication n get back confidence
I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual thank yoi
I’m an over analyze person and i have the same doubts LOL soo i can recover from DP\DR
Yep, you can and will recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
Any more recovery videos soon? :)
Yep, stay tuned 😊
Shaun i felt like how i move my eyes and how i move my head like whole body feels very noticible is this dp symptoms
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
Hello, I feel that I am a different person from the rest of my life, I cannot recognize or associate with myself. Is that normal and can I get back to feeling normal?
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@Dpmanual so they are not dangerous like seeing someone else's house and not recognizing me?
I also wanted to ask if by losing their fear I can eliminate the sensations?
@@jason34796 No, DPDR, like all anxiety-based conditions is not dangerous: www.dpmanual.com/articles/proof-that-depersonalization-is-not-dangerous/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual Yes, I already spoke to a doctor and a psychologist, they told me it was anxiety, and that I caused the sensations
Hi all. I'm living as if I'm in a dream. As if there is a barrier between me and everything around me. Like life doesn't seem real. Really hard to deal with...
Don’t worry Francois, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
Is db bad mental illnes how long can last. Can meds help I reat a bout lamotrigine can that help 😢
I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
I reat it a bout medication I no that's not the way to go but now I will try everything to get better I'm so negative about it all. 😢😢