Just want to comment this for anyone that’s suffering from DP for the first time and started engaging in Shaun’s material: This man saved my life. It’s a little dramatic, but it’s 100% true. I found his manual online after suffering from an intense DP episode that had been going on for a few months. Literally, the worst DP and derealization EVER. I worked through his manual and listen to all the audio tapes, and eventually, after thinking I was doomed to this horrible DP reality for the rest of my life, it went away. All of it. Now anytime I’m suffering from an episode I come back to Shaun’s material because it’s helped me in tremendous ways.
Thanks so much for your comment Hailey 😊 I'm delighted to hear that you're doing so well and that The DP Manual was helpful on your journey to recovery! ❤️
@@briandewberry2199 we will get through this TOGETHER. WE will FULLY recover. WE will be normal like WE were before maybe even better! You are the best and the MOST perfection person ever.I trust you Brian. You should too.
Yep, researching DP, as with all anxiety-based conditions, can actually be counterproductive: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
Ive nonstopped Google stuff and went onto the DPDR subreddit and oh boy that was a mistake. It just ended up scaring me seeing ppl who have had this for like 10 yrs. Im sticking to videos like this for now
Ana Norris i am a month late but, i know what you mean. the subreddit scared me and still does, and then i got notifications for it. i deleted reddit all together :/ the reason those people have had it for 10+ years is because they are still on those subreddits 😕
You are not crazy this is not permanent and your mind is completely okay ❤️❤️ i swear everything gets better, after a long time of struggling with depression and anxiety problems i now can say that i’m genuinely happy for the first time and i hope the same thing happens to you stranger :)
Umm Yeah?? Hi! i changed my habits and my way of thinking, it can be a long process but that’s what helped me a lot, i started going to therapy and that helped me a lot too and meditation is also a method i use when im feeling anxious.
Aaron Tillman believe me , you have nothing , ive got dpdr for 3 years . and now i laugh with my past . Let dpdr be there , let thoughts be there , let your feelings and the way you feel be there , and in the way it came the same way will go !! but believe me you have nothing. And call Jesus He will help you more faster than you think
You cannot even imagine how much hope there is. I have recovered fully. I recommend watching Harris Harrington and Swamy G on TH-cam. The first and hardest thing is acceptance, learn to love yourself/be brave, and you must begin to understand yourself and your past.
Dp/Dr has been very traumatic for me in many ways, I feel like one of the biggest ways it's effected me is because of the effects it's had on me as a new Mom. It is hard dealing with the feelings of detatchment and memory loss, but feeling detatched from my baby and loss of memories of my baby is by far one of the hardest parts of it and I can't imagine living with this, I need to be able to feel the close bond between a mother and her child and that has caused me the most fear as far as dp/dr continuing to rob me of being a Mom and robbing my son of a normal bond with me as his Mom. I don't know what to do? Any help or advice? & Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts
Hey, thanks for the comment. The fact that DP is better on some days and not others is actually a good thing! Why? Because that shows you that it's variable. It depends on your behaviours and habits and can change over time. If you can reduce it by 5% you can reduce it by 100%! You can read about my own DP recovery story here: www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/
Just stared at myself in the mirror for 5 minutes and it felt like I was looking at someone else. Looked at my hands when I washed them and it felt like those first person scenes in movies. Thank you for this video. It brought me out of my episode
i feel the same way man i’ll be playing basketball and i look down at my hands and it seems like virtual reality. its just so weird. i dont feel like myself anymore and its just causing me more anxiety
@@jacesnowberger4986 same bro. I just had one of my episodes and as I'm writing this I don't feel real. Hell when i looked at the mirror earlier I was scared because I couldn't recognize my face anymore. I look like a stranger to myself at this point. But I still hope that if I start attending psychotherapy I might feel a little better. it's going to be alright bro, theres a lot of people who suffered with this and managed to overcome it, im sure we can too.
@@jacesnowberger4986 yeah... the only thing keeping me going is that I'm not the only one who feels like this. The least I can do is try to not linger on this whole dpdr thing, because if i do, it legit just keeps on getting worse.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Yeah, that's super common with any thought / anxiety based condition. The Depersonalization will come and go, but over time and as you recover it becomes less and less, until it stops completely. www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
Wow... I have been explaining this very same thing to other people when I tell them how I feel! It’s good to hear I am not the only one who is experiencing this. Thank you for sharing. I hope and pray we find a way to break from this cycle.
@@4kbandz567 Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DP can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. 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
@@4kbandz567 I think just be honest, explain that it's an anxiety-based condition just like social anxiety or OCD. Show them the info on my website and remember, if you need to go and speak to a therapist or a psychologist, please do so. If you do, try and find one who specializes in anxiety conditions. I'm sure your parents will be understanding and supportive!
Hey guys, I just came back to say I've made it. It's been more than 4-5 months since I've recovered fully. Tbh I don't even remember how I felt like when I had depersonalization. I just remember feeling horribly scared and confused most of the time. It was a long dark ride for me but luckily with time it has passed. I just want to tell you guys that you'll make it too. Just be strong and don't be scared. let it happen, it won't kill you. With time it gets easier. Good luck be strong🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Hey guys, DPDR survivor here. It’s almost one year since my weed/acid induced DPDR incident happened. I am here to tell you that one day you will be busy doing something and realise... wow it isn’t even that bad? I think I’m getting better?... Just keep surviving. I’m not telling you to change your routine... I’m not telling you to go and exercise... all I’m saying is... SURVIVE. Another day. And then another day. And then another. I got better when I gave up on worrying about how to get better. I simply allowed the DPDR state to be normal. I had all the classic symptoms. I accepted them. I endured them. What helped me the most is binge watching all of friends, Seinfeld and the office and I went to work to keep busy. I saw friends as much as I could. I read awesome books that I was interested in. Nothing special. Meditation didn’t work for me. Neither did any trauma processing with a therapist (I’ve got a fucked up past). However it’s not a bad idea to get a therapist that understands dissociation, my therapist is an absolute gem and has helped me with many other issues. DPDR lasted about 6 months for me. First 3 months were absolute hell. Worst of my life. I can barely remember any of it. But hey I’m still here. I’m alive and a survivor. What you resist... persists. The sooner you stop watching these videos and trying to fix yourself... the quick you will get out. Instead of watching this just go and watch your favourite tv show or movies. I eventually watched all the movies I wanted to watch. I know some of you might have this for longer than me and are probably thinking... nah nah I’m different to this guy... I’m stuck like this forever ! I know that feeling. But you have to let your body do its thing. The more you try to fix it... the more you overcomplicate it... then the more it’ll persist. Give up on trying to fix it and accept your state. This will happen naturally. You will eventually get sick and tired of looking for answers. That’s when the progress will start. Good luck and I love you all. - fellow DPDR sufferer
I feel like it’s so bad sometimes I can’t even drive. It makes me feel like I’m disconnected from the world and alone. Do other people feel that? Sometimes it’s like I’m already dead but I’m left alone
Hiya, I'm not old enough to drive as I am 17 but I have thought that I won't be able to drive in the future because I felt disconnected and that is was unsafe Edit: and yes I have felt so lonely, even hugs from loved ones feel to pass through me, if that's what you mean then I understand what you're talking about.
Hi there! Don't worry, intrusive thoughts like you're describing are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
Yup I stopped driving for about 2 months which SUCKED!!! Just recently I've been trying to get use to driving again by driving for about 10min w my boyfriend with me in case I start getting that feeling again. It will get better. I thought I wouldnt but you will 😊
Yep, I’m afraid to drive as well. Since I’m in this dream like state I don’t want to be on the road and possibly make a mistake and hurt myself or others. It’s tough man, I know exactly how you feel.
I will say this. I got your manual a few days ago. I am not cured! However I woke up today and it didn’t own me. I accepted this which I haven’t for almost 5 months. I was scared to even look at the symptoms I’d pull up Google and back off. Then I watched your video. OMG. It happens. I’m not alone. This is common and it doesn’t mean my brain is broke. I was laying on the floor for the past 4 months with panic and intense intrusive thoughts that I didn’t wanna wake up the next day. God sent you to this world to save. You are a healer in the name of Jesus. You have a call on your life and today I got up and drove myself to the store!!! That was literally a big deal to me. I appreciate you and all you are doing for the world. Much love and God bless you!!!!
In the last 10 years ! I had it 2x due to a weed induced panic attack & once because of major stress & over thinking. All 3 I recovered ! How to beat it ??? IGNORE IT !!! Don’t acknowledge it ! I promise u The more you overthink it the worst it gets This video is spot on ! It may take weeks,months or 1-2 years but you WILL recover. Lessen the anxiety,dont over think & distraction at all cost
yeah but the thing is you do that for sometime and see that it doenst goo away and you question it and feeling anxious again , but you are right , when im ignoring it and engaged by something its like im normal
When I relax the dp goes down, but when I'm being tricked by my brain to focus on dp I feel like I've always been in this dream-like state. That's the most difficult part. Thank you for explaining this, this video is golden
There's a petition on change to raise awareness of dpdr titled: "Raise awareness of depersonalization/derealization disorder. More research is needed" I urge everyone to sign it!
That's very common with DP and it will pass as you recover 😊 Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
This just started to happened with me Like at first with my dpdr. My anxiety levels just raised up but now it the opposite my anxiety doesn’t raise but now I have that feeling someone controlling me
Hey, thanks for your comment! Sorry to hear you've had DP for a while now but don't worry, it's not permanent and it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can still recover 100%. Make sure to read through all the articles and info on my website, starting with this: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-recovery/
@@itsMykel I just feel really numb. Like I feel everythings numb and when I move I would basically feel my soul do the movement first, then I would feel my body would follow after yk
I suffered with DP / DR for most of the year 2020 after bad marijuana trips. Today I am completely healed, it seems that all that has not even happened. Do not be afraid of DP, nor be in a hurry to get out of it. Try to distract yourself, calm down, forget about DP and allow time, and you can be sure that it will disappear completely!
does anyone else get scared watching this because it’s so spot on & then you think maybe you’re on the truman show & it was made just for you to see & it’s causing you more anxiety? just me?
I honestly thought I was a bit crazy when I started experiencing most of these symptoms of DP. I’m glad I’m not alone and this is actually a real thing. I’m hoping to get therapy again as a soon as possible. Thank you for this informative video.
Thanks so much for your comment Kai and don't worry, you're definitely not going crazy 😊 Check ou this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
I suffer from this also.it is very hard to deal with. I make music and believe i am sent here to be a voice for people who suffer from mental illnesses.God Bless You
Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊 You might recognize some of the steps in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
Attacking the underlying problem has made each day just a little easier. Anxiety can really kick your behind, but seeing it for what it is really helped me realize how simple it is. Persistence is key, too! Being stubborn about wanting to make a difference is challenging, and it truly feels like a battle! I know there are people who are going through far worse in this, but please never give up! You are still the same you prior to your episode! Thank you for your radiating warmth and guidance! You've truly got me through the worst! 😊❤
I've been watching this video everyday as if you're reading bible verses. When I start feeling scared, I remind myself of everything you're saying in the video. Thank you.
@@alexanderulv3886 Don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can and will recover 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
@ Yes, absolutely 😊 DP and DR are two sides of the same coin, they're both just symptoms of anxiety and the methods of recovery are the same. Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/
I been in this experience for about a week. I looked up my symptoms last night and my anxiety went through the roof. I regret looking it up but this guy helped me understand what steps I need to follow. Wish me luck and I hope this goes away soon
Thank you so much i feel like someone just removed a huge rock from my back, i began dealing with suicidal thoughts because my dp got worse , i felt like i was stuck in a simulation , couldn't sleep now i feel more calm.. You're an angel 💖
Hey, thanks for your comment! Don't worry, it's very common for DP to initially happen like that. Don't worry, it's still always the same condition no matter how long it lasts and the road to recovery is always the same too 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
Hey Shaun! I'm one of the thousands that emailed you a lot throughout my recovery. I just wanted to leave this comment for others to read. I got the condition back in November of 2018 due to weed. It ruined my life. Every symptom that Shaun experienced, every fear, the loss of weight, my whole life being turned around, all of it I also experienced. It was awful. I honestly believed that I would not survive it. I found the DP manual and, along with other resources, I began taking steps to recovery. It's been arduous, frustrating, and horrifying but little by little it got better with each day. I am now at the end of my recovery, and aside from a few dips in the road (that are sure to stop coming soon) I feel 100% back to normal and my old self. Almost as if the whole experience never happened. It really does go away like that. Now you have to be patient, where some people only took a few days to recover, I'm 10 months in and still recovering but, just like Shaun says, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%. I am proof that there is hope. The biggest advice I have is even though the anxiety will make you think that you are hopeless, that doesn't mean you truly believe that. Take one day at a time. Thank you Shaun for your immense help and good luck to everyone here still recovering. It does get better.
Hey Cory! Thanks so much for your comment and I'm delighted to hear that you're 100% back to normal 😊 You're so right : DP really turns your life around when it first happens, especially in that time when you're trying to figure out what it is and why it's happening. It can be terrifying! But when you understand that it's just your body's defence mechanism, that it can't hurt you and it's actually designed to fade away naturally -- That's when you start to stop fearing it and let it go. And yes, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%, which is what you do when you recover 💪 Thanks Cory! 😊
Thank you for the comment man, it gave me a boost that I'll eventually will be back to normal, I've struggled with panic/anxiety disorder for a long time and the last year to the beginning of 2019 it was especially stressful as I had a complicated decision to make for my later college studies, was in a relationship, things seemed to be good for once in my life but underneath I think I was a system that was about to break. I was hanging out one night in the beginning of this year with a friend with whom I smoked weed for some years and that night I truly believe it kicked it off for me, the first symptom that I had that I actually notice was brain fog and DP, I fell into a massive panic attack at home for the first time because I didn't know what was going on with me, I just felt dull, without any thoughts, emotions, hollow etc. Irrational fears consumed my mind and I had to take a break from college because I just couldn't focus, memorize things as I would do without any problem, time and space felt off, couldn't connect with anyone. I got in some bad argues with my girlfriend at that time to whom I tried to explain how my anxiety wasn't normal and that I triggered that state, she dumped me and I don't blame her but the feeling of guilt and depression kicked in to the point that I tried to even commit suicide. Being in a fertile position and crying almost every day due to the constant 24/7 mental torture that this state brought me in and how it impacted my life, it was unhuman for me and I am not even overdramatizing it, never would wish it upon my worst enemy. I isolated myself and only went outside the garden just to have a cigarette as I quit both weed, alcohol and caffeine but it was too late already as I didn't feel that it had any positive impact, the GP's also didn't know what I was dealing with. I dumped about 5 different antidepressants and anxiety meds as I felt horrible with them and in the same time my DPDR got worse as if they impacted my overall state not for the better I can recall. After about 8-9 months, something changed, like one day I woke up and from that day I felt a tad better, almost if I hit another level of recovery in which I am now, I can go out for walks, started lifting weights and eating more, supplementing with vitamines and adaptogenic herbs that directly correspond to my cortisol levels etc. I am 23 and still plan to do things in my life which I hope that I will achieve, this is the first time in those 10+ months that I wrote something about it as I went from all the forums and resources, I really, really do hope that my cognitive impairement aka. brain fog no clear thought process, mental and emotional numbness and everything else will fade away, it literally gives me visual disturbances also, those black floaters for example that I see when I am outside for instance, lights look weird, especially neon ones, it's really a trippy and horryfing condition, can't tell how much longer I'll be in it as I feel that coming back to "reality" will be as much as a great feeling also weird the same, one can only think when you're long in such a bizzare and weird state that is caused by high levels of anxiety thaz trigger that mechanism. I pray for all of us that we get the strength to push trough it, day in day out until it will pass, it made me a better person that appreciates life more, also forced me to quit alot of bad habits and turn my life into self-progression and knowing when to rest and not rush in life but actually give my body the time it needs to recover and learn from the experience. Thank you for giving us hope!
@@jokhan6314 Remember that when you make progress, and then hit a low, a "downswing" I call it, that it's perfectly normal. Shawn writes about it in the manual. Essentially as you're working through those thought loops that DPDR creates, there will be bumps that make you dwell on them again. Just remember that A: This is normal, and you will get back to seeing progress again soon. B: You haven't gone back to square one, you have to get through a lot of downswings as you move forward to recovery. C: One tip I read that was useful is keeping a journal. I would always write in my bad times and get out all my negative thoughts, but I made a point to write a simple phrase at the end of every negative entry: "I will conquer". So whenever I would look back at those old passages, I would be reminded of the things I thought I would never get over (but did) and I would constantly be reminded that I would conquer this and win. Also, I would write during my good times so that when I was having a bad day or week, I would look back at my positive entry's and be reminded that good days have happened before when I thought they wouldn't, and good days are soon to come. As time progresses, you'll find that your bad months turn to bad weeks, then to bad days, then to bad 1 hours episodes, til finally the condition melts away. Have faith even when you think you don't, and you will pull through, I promise.
Just let it be, don’t let past mistakes define you, use this to see what life really is, you may think you’re dp is different to others but it’s all the same, you are okay, just let it simmer and it’ll fade away don’t worry about it going quickly or slowly just let it fade by itself xx :))
Wow I feel like I’m one step closer to getting rid of this, or at least coping with this horrible disorder. And I thought I was going crazy. This disorder was giving me depression. Thank You so much. And for the other people who is trying to cope with this. Hang in there. Not all bad things will last forever. I know you all can do it. Even if you feel like you can’t, there is always a way out.
hi! so i visited this video almost 3 months ago now and i barely even processed it because i was so dissociated and depersonalized. i didn't even realise how much progress i had made in my recovery until i came back to this video today and i was able to watch it without fear going through me. thank you so much
I would just like to tell all the people watching these videos that you are 100% going to get past this!💗 you are not crazy and the world we live in is a safe place for you. I thought I was stuck with this feeling forever but recovered 100%( and you will too) keep your head up and try to find the joy in things you love, even the smallest of things. You got this and I am sending loving energy your way💗💗💗
It’s so scary when you’re just going on as usual, and your whole life feels totally unfamiliar. I used alcohol to mask anxiety for a long time and since I have recently quit I have been having severe depersonalization/derealisation and it’s the worst thing ever. I’m here holding in just hoping time will heal. Thank you for your video.
@@XpGamerThiefHD it gets better. In the moment you think it is going to last forever, but really it doesn’t last that long at all. Don’t drink, try your best to get out and do things. And this is the hardest part but try not to overthink. Took me a month or so to go back to normal but my anxiety is also severe.
@@sabi8400 I feel something took over my body. I feel allergic to to it. I feel my body is on acid. I can't escape it. And my hands sometimes feel like they are moving on their own and watching me. So difficult
I experienced this when I was younger after smoking once. It went away after I had accepted it as normal. I haven’t smoked since then(almost 4 years) but I recently started feeling it again. I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m taking on a lot of college courses at once and some personal things have been happening at the same time. I’ve only been dealing with it this time for about a week but it’s constant. Some times are better than others throughout the day. However, I’ve found that wearing sunglasses( the ones that make everything appear brighter) and spending more time outside has helped me drastically. While I’m driving, I wear my glasses and try to read every sign or building that I see. I’m not saying this will help everyone but I know you’re at a point where you would try anything. Hope everyone gets to a better place soon, best of luck!
This video made me feel not alone, and seeing all of these comments. I really always thought i was alone and something was wrong with me and that i should get checked. But this helped me a lot, know your not alone guys.
oh thank god I actually thought I was going crazy. I looked in the mirror and felt like I couldn't recognize myself and it was really scary. Thought I was actually losing my mind. Thanks for the video.
I’ve had depersonalisation since I was 9 and now I’m 13, thank you so much for giving myself and all the others suffering from this such a detailed insight on how to recover from it
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DP can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. 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
I have severe anxiety. I was trying to explain how weird I feel lately to a very close friend but I couldnt find the words and honestly I felt ashamed. Coming across this video tonight and learning what depersonalization is has helped me more than you ever know...
For everyone who is wandering through hell right now. I went from my worst time to an somewhat liveable state with a little trick. You can’t fight anxiety, cause it will worsen the problem further. Accept that this fought is stuck in your head and don’t fight it! If you do that you give that thought less power to get you inside the downspiral. It was my first baby step to recovery. I will recover from this and so will you.
i dealt with traumatic life events for years throughout my entire childhood and developed an extreme fear of high ceilings, tall buildings, the sky, and even space. Anything i couldnt grasp. I was terrified of that looming feeling of floating up. Nothing felt real, i didnt feel real. And emotions were hard to grasp. The concept of things being real and HOW their real became an everyday struggle. Its a problem I deal with to this day and you are not going crazy. You just need to really try to get a firm grip on anxiety and remind yourself you are real and there is reason to everything. Dont think about fear, think about why its natural and why you think its okay. Itll get better 💗
I used to have like two episodes of DP per year, but when I found out it was an actual mental illness, it got worse. I know it’s scary, and you feel you’re going crazy, but in fact your own concern worsens it. I believe the key is to ignore it and to not be afraid of it! Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me. Now I have to implement your advices and hope them to work :))
I have cried and begged God for days because I thought a bad drug experience caused some kind of nervous system damage, and the fear this feeling gives can be intense and very frightening. When you mentioned it was natural, you wouldn’t believe the relief you gave me. I have gone on for years thinking I was going crazy and thought I was the only one. I felt like I wasn’t in my body. The worst part is I couldn’t find a doctor that knew what this was before I did and I thought I was alone. I wish I have seen this video years ago!
I'm currently going through a severe dp episode and this video calmed me down so much. Ive had episodes before and pushed through them but this one has been particularly bad and I've been in a rough place mentally all week. Definitely gonna try these tips and i keep trying to remind myself that this is just temporary
Hi Shaun! I think it’s also relevant to address that chronic illnesses can cause depersonalization as well, as your body is constant fight or flight due to illness that is causing danger in your body!
At the age of 12 years old, when I felt depersonalization, I was shook and didn’t know what to do. So when I first saw this video, it helped me calm down and relax. And didn’t feel it anymore. So I just wanted thank you for letting me know that this is natural and God bless you all
@@samg6246 hey! I’m better than 2 months ago but the feeling of dissociation comes back in stressful times, anyway it gets better. I know it’s hard but try not thinking about dp at all. Try to move as much as you can and take your mind out of it. It will go away eventually, just don’t get scared
@@stefanicobo4780 thanks so much for your reply! That gives me relief and more hope. I am doing my best to focus on little goals every day instead of thinking about the dp.
Thanks so much for this video, about a month ago I experienced depersonalization during my panic attack. I suffer from panic disorder but Depersonalization wasn't ever one of the symptoms I have experienced so it was quite frightening. It went away, then came back 2 weeks ago for about 2-3 days. I was completely normal up until 4 days ago when I experienced it again. It's going on 5 days now, and to be honest, I am getting really concerned. As you said in the video from your own experience, you were constantly researching it, and that's what I've been doing for these 4 days. Restless nights due to excessive research about Depersonalization. And quite frankly, I've forgotten what it feels like to be normal, I always think about it during my Depersonalization episodes, and it makes it even worse. Sometimes I'll feel normal then SNAP, my mind goes straight to feeling dp again bc while I'm feeling normal, my brain makes me focus on it for some reason. This video gives me so much hope.. researching on google has made it sound worse than it really is, so this video was a HUGE relief and honestly like a breath of fresh air.
Thanks for your comment Brooke and I'm very happy to hear the video was so helpful 😊 And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it. You can and will get 100% back to normal 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-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 👍
Thank you. I watched 2 videos, stoped stressing, and I’m ok! (I stopped depersonalizing ~24 hours after being here). It really does feed into itself, and you broke my fear of it lasting, I made my peace here. Then I pretty much forgot about you, but you’re such a blessing, I’m sure a lot of people have/will come to this channel and not need it anymore, but your impact on our lives is immense anyway. 💜💜💜
I’ve been healing from PTSD. Most of the time I’m in flight or fight but I’ve been stuck in depersonalization (freeze) lately and I found this extremely comforting and helpful.
Thanks Ben! Glad to hear you found the video helpful :) And if you're interested, here's an article I wrote on dealing with intrusive DP thoughts: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual great article thankyou, when I went to see a councillor they said I had OCD but I have often questioned this now I'm leaning more towards dpdr do you often have people with the same concerns?
@@benatkins5217 All the time Ben. I will say that if you've been diagnosed with something else by a medical professional you should defer to that. But Depersonalization is very often confused with other conditions. Check out this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/
I've battled with this forever. Currently going in and out of it after a few months of suffering with it recently. I remember my first DPDR experience. It was after a panic attack from smoking weed. I think it was 3 weeks I could barely speak because it was so bad. It GOES AWAY. You just have to relax and let your guard down from the DPDR. It only gets worse or sticks around when you obsess over it.
Omg! Thank you so much for literally posting this! I am still on the road to recovery and I'm much better than I was when first tiggred by it but I'm not where I want to be yet
You're very welcome Terry! Keep up the good work, be patient and allow yourself time to recover. You're on the right track! www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
only watching half the part of your video I feel reassured , more relaxed. The day I came to know that I had Depersonalisation disorder,I was so much tensed and anxious ; which made me experience the symptoms more often (throughout the day ) Before that I could experience really nominal symptoms 1 or 2 times in 1 or 2 days and they could fade away in seconds but it became worse for 3 days 😞
I didnt know what depersonalization was and I thought at first that I was experiencing something abnormal. I get more and more scared as everyday the feeling gets worse. I thought I'm not real, this isnt my body, where is the real me? It's scary, like some kind of horror film. But the moment I found out about it, I'm quick to cancel the fear. I will tell myself "this is just depersonalization, no you're not a demon taking over this body, it's yours. this is normal, nothing to be afraid of" and since then I became better.
Your channel is helping me through some really scary times. Honestly when you said "It's nothing to be afraid of" I cried from relief. (And because I always cry after panic/dpdr moments). Thankyou!
What helps me with my anxiety and when I feel I'm panicking, 'Theres nothing to fear except fear itself' and to observe anxious thoughts without judgement.
This video helped a bunch!!! This coupled with therapy over the past while has decreased it a bunch! It's still a slow recovery but, it's still possible! I used to feel it 100% of the time, and over the past 8 months or so it's gone down to 5-10%! And it'll go down more!!!
I stumbled upon your videos when I first started experiencing severe DPDR episodes a couple years ago & it helped me out so much with eventually being able to control it. I had a bad DPDR episode & panic attack yesterday after being 6 months free of an attack & came to your videos to help me feel "normal" again. It has helped me feel so much better. Thank you!
GUYS IM FREE! I’m back here to tell anyone who feels like they’re going insane rn that ITS NOT ALWAYS LIKE THIS. You get out of it, you feel present again. What worked for me was trying a completely different setting, literally I spent my summer in India, and when I came back home to the UK- I felt back like fr mentally too. I feel real again, I feel alive guys. I definitely agree that it’s hard to ignore it but continuously reading and watching vids about it really does fuel it. So please do try a different asf setting for a while if you can! Please hold on
Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with this for a long time, and I do have setbacks which sucks, but I after understanding the condition I’ve gotten better at coping and some days it’s completely gone! I know it’s hard, but being kind to yourself and treating yourself as you would treat others help do help. Talk openly about it with your friends/family really helps, and trying to refocus as much as possible helps. A lot of sensitive people dissociatiate a lot easier and it’s okay! The world can be very overwhelming and sometimes it feels like society essentially wasn’t build for people like us, but theres so much beauty and depth in life when you’re sensitive, you just have to reorganize your life a bit and accept it. I swear it becomes easier that way. I’ve become ok with the fact that my derealization might still occur sometimes because I have a lot of anxiety, but it’s important to seek help if it has completely taken over your life. I can recommend anti depressants if your struggling with derealization and anxiety, but talk therapy also helps! Don’t give up, because it’s just anxiety or compulsive thoughts. Your mind is okay, you are valid and VERY REAL. And the last thing ironically enough is to STOP READING THE COMMENTS/RESEARCHING IT. This video is literally the only thing you need to understand the condition. ❤️ much love
When you said that DP can be caused by smoking weed I thought I was the only one. The first time I did it I was fine but got a little scared because I thought I was in a dream. The second time I was freaking out. Every since than I have been struggling. For me it feels like I cant see clearly. Or Im in a haze. Sometimes I get confused on what I am doing or why I am doing something.
Hey, thanks for your comment! Don't worry, weed-induced DP is really common and you're definitely not the only one 😊 I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. 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/articles
I cut 30 friends out of my life in 1 day and I feel like I’ve lost my personality. I barely have anyone to talk to anymore and when I do, I don’t talk or don’t know what to say. Before I could talk for 12 hours straight, now I can barely form a single thought. I miss my old self and I want to go back.
Thank you. i was starting to think something was wrong with me. none of the people im asking to help me are listening to me. they’re just shrugging it off. i don’t feel real even while i’m writing this.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP 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
This video has been a key anchor for me while going through the dark pits of Post-Covid DPD. There were days when I couldn't see the end of the tunnel at all, but now Im fully recovered!❤️🙌🏼 Just wanna say thank you for this video, you are saving lives!❤️💯
i had to figure all if this out by myself and im proud that i did but im still glad that somebody else tells me so im right i hope this video reaches everyone else that is struggeling with it
9 months ago I first experienced this and was so scared. It lasted all day and I would just sleep to escape it. I researched it all over the net which made it worse. These videos have been the only info that have made sense and made it slowly disappear. Now I may get it twice a day and it lasts for less than a minute. I don't fear it as I know its justvmy anxiety. Thank you so much. These videos have really helped my recovery.
I've been feeling exactly this the last few days and i was feeling little worried about myself, but this video really has been some ease back into me and for that, i thank you
I can’t even begin to describe what a relief it is to hear this. Everything described is what I’ve been feeling for the past few months and whilst there’s a long way to go it’s such a relief to know it’s not just me. Thank you for this, I really think this has saved my life 😅
@Salman Akhtar Minhas Hey Salman, it’s been a very difficult journey and derealisation still effects me. However, I do feel much better overall. I remember writing that comment and I was in a really bad place at the time. As I said, things aren’t perfect now by any means, but, they are much better than they were. I’m not experiencing episodes to the same intensity as I used to. If you’re going through this, just hold on. It shall pass, try to look after yourself and never be ashamed to ask for help.
Your videos on dp was a turning point for me! They made me feel as if i’m not going crazy and it gave me hope for the future:) I am now pretty much Dp free! just need to work on my anxiety now! Thank you very much:)
I really really appreciate the fact that you were repeating the main points of the video. My depersonalization makes me straight up unable to focus on details and very often I'd just forget everthing from a phrase 5 seconds after it was said. That's a real blessing.
Thanks man for your videos, it's really giving a hope. I have been struggling with DP and DR for 12 years non stop, and still fighting, every day like a dream) by the way memory really goes down during DR. I literally don't remember what I've done before yesterday, it's like brain cuts memory. Keep posting, at least it makes people like me a bit happy. Cheers.
Hey Boran, thanks for your comment and I'm really glad to hear the videos have helped! Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with DP for so long but don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can still recover 100%. And regarding the memory issues, don't worry, that's an extremely common symptom of DP and will stop as your recovery continues. I write about it in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
this video alone has made me feel so much better. I often turn to google and i only see “there is no treatment etc etc”. Completely makes things worse and puts me in a suicidal place tbh. But this has already helped me tremendously. thank you sm
Paris Horton 1000% better. Between this and my meds i’ve need feeling normal. this video alone even without buying the book made me realize that i was okay. & all i really needed was an answer
The first step guys is to accept that it is there. I get honestly the looking around randomly the unable to manage eye contact people assuming your high
Just want to comment this for anyone that’s suffering from DP for the first time and started engaging in Shaun’s material:
This man saved my life. It’s a little dramatic, but it’s 100% true. I found his manual online after suffering from an intense DP episode that had been going on for a few months. Literally, the worst DP and derealization EVER. I worked through his manual and listen to all the audio tapes, and eventually, after thinking I was doomed to this horrible DP reality for the rest of my life, it went away. All of it. Now anytime I’m suffering from an episode I come back to Shaun’s material because it’s helped me in tremendous ways.
Thanks so much for your comment Hailey 😊 I'm delighted to hear that you're doing so well and that The DP Manual was helpful on your journey to recovery! ❤️
are you normal now? did you completely got rid of it? completely?? Like you were before?
I have been in an episode for over two years now and nothing has helped, but I cannot afford this manual.
Thank you I’m crying because I am struggling to hold on
@@briandewberry2199 we will get through this TOGETHER. WE will FULLY recover. WE will be normal like WE were before maybe even better! You are the best and the MOST perfection person ever.I trust you Brian. You should too.
The way he explains makes me feel Real.
Googling the condition makes it worse.
Yep, researching DP, as with all anxiety-based conditions, can actually be counterproductive: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
Ive nonstopped Google stuff and went onto the DPDR subreddit and oh boy that was a mistake. It just ended up scaring me seeing ppl who have had this for like 10 yrs. Im sticking to videos like this for now
Ana Norris i am a month late but, i know what you mean. the subreddit scared me and still does, and then i got notifications for it. i deleted reddit all together :/ the reason those people have had it for 10+ years is because they are still on those subreddits 😕
@@mckennasteeves2316 oh this reply just gave me life
Siddharth Dawre what do u mean by that? if that’s a good thing then yw! but idk
You are not crazy this is not permanent and your mind is completely okay ❤️❤️ i swear everything gets better, after a long time of struggling with depression and anxiety problems i now can say that i’m genuinely happy for the first time and i hope the same thing happens to you stranger :)
Well said Mario! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
Mario Sanchez hey I’m currently struggling from this. Is there anyway we can chat?
Princess Turner I’m suffering from that too
Mario Sanchez how to u stop depression and anxiety I can’t stop mine
Umm Yeah?? Hi! i changed my habits and my way of thinking, it can be a long process but that’s what helped me a lot, i started going to therapy and that helped me a lot too and meditation is also a method i use when im feeling anxious.
I'm just scared right now,I feel fake,even when I'm typing this
Aaron Tillman believe me , you have nothing , ive got dpdr for 3 years . and now i laugh with my past . Let dpdr be there , let thoughts be there , let your feelings and the way you feel be there , and in the way it came the same way will go !! but believe me you have nothing. And call Jesus He will help you more faster than you think
You cannot even imagine how much hope there is. I have recovered fully.
I recommend watching Harris Harrington and Swamy G on TH-cam.
The first and hardest thing is acceptance, learn to love yourself/be brave, and you must begin to understand yourself and your past.
Thank yall so much. I feel better hearing yall say something, im gunna just pray jesus will help me.
Aaron Tillman im so happy to hear that brother, God Bless you
Dp/Dr has been very traumatic for me in many ways, I feel like one of the biggest ways it's effected me is because of the effects it's had on me as a new Mom. It is hard dealing with the feelings of detatchment and memory loss, but feeling detatched from my baby and loss of memories of my baby is by far one of the hardest parts of it and I can't imagine living with this, I need to be able to feel the close bond between a mother and her child and that has caused me the most fear as far as dp/dr continuing to rob me of being a Mom and robbing my son of a normal bond with me as his Mom.
I don't know what to do?
Any help or advice?
& Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts
The moment I found out that what I was feeling actually has a name and I’m not the only one, I immediately felt significantly better.
So glad the video was helpful Gabrielle! 😊
I found out yesterday and m feeling better
In part I felt less alone when I found out about it, but my condition also got worse as I accepted I had a mental illness :/
how are you now
@@breyonnabillups150 a lot better. I still have moments but I’ve learned not to let my thoughts take over me. I just recognize and release.
Some days it’s there bad some days it’s just there slightly honestly I forgot how it felt to feel normal
Hey, thanks for the comment. The fact that DP is better on some days and not others is actually a good thing! Why? Because that shows you that it's variable. It depends on your behaviours and habits and can change over time. If you can reduce it by 5% you can reduce it by 100%! You can read about my own DP recovery story here: www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/
mr_young_flockin music .... the same to you
Tell me about it mate
Me too
Me too man:(
It will pass!!!!
Will it tho
I’m going through it now
@@lysanderlopez5877 me too
@@lysanderlopez5877 heyy, how are u feeling right now?
It's been 4 years...
IM NORMAL AGAIN!
I RECOVERED IM CURED IM HAPPY ASF
Congratulations!!!
congrats been suffering since 15
Congrats ❤️ I’m happy for you
how did you do it?
How do u know u recovered
Just stared at myself in the mirror for 5 minutes and it felt like I was looking at someone else. Looked at my hands when I washed them and it felt like those first person scenes in movies. Thank you for this video. It brought me out of my episode
Very glad to hear it was helpful 😊😊
i feel the same way man i’ll be playing basketball and i look down at my hands and it seems like virtual reality. its just so weird. i dont feel like myself anymore and its just causing me more anxiety
@@jacesnowberger4986 heyo how are you feeling now?
@@jacesnowberger4986 same bro. I just had one of my episodes and as I'm writing this I don't feel real. Hell when i looked at the mirror earlier I was scared because I couldn't recognize my face anymore. I look like a stranger to myself at this point. But I still hope that if I start attending psychotherapy I might feel a little better. it's going to be alright bro, theres a lot of people who suffered with this and managed to overcome it, im sure we can too.
@@jacesnowberger4986 yeah... the only thing keeping me going is that I'm not the only one who feels like this. The least I can do is try to not linger on this whole dpdr thing, because if i do, it legit just keeps on getting worse.
Sometimes when i feel like im okay then my mind seems to think that its not normal anymore then i get back to being dp
Hi, thanks for your comment! Yeah, that's super common with any thought / anxiety based condition. The Depersonalization will come and go, but over time and as you recover it becomes less and less, until it stops completely. www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
Same bro
facts, same with me
Yes it sucks
Wow... I have been explaining this very same thing to other people when I tell them how I feel! It’s good to hear I am not the only one who is experiencing this. Thank you for sharing. I hope and pray we find a way to break from this cycle.
This video might have jus saved my life
Glad it was helpful David 😊
i’m 14 bro i’m scared i’ve seen the videos n i’m noticing all this shi happens to me
@@4kbandz567 Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DP can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. 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
Depersonalization Manual preciate it man do u have any advice on how to bring it up to them?
@@4kbandz567 I think just be honest, explain that it's an anxiety-based condition just like social anxiety or OCD. Show them the info on my website and remember, if you need to go and speak to a therapist or a psychologist, please do so. If you do, try and find one who specializes in anxiety conditions. I'm sure your parents will be understanding and supportive!
Nobody:
Me: dissociates while watching this
Literally
same lmao
Sameee
I’m so happy I’m not the only one
😂😭😭
Hey guys, I just came back to say I've made it. It's been more than 4-5 months since I've recovered fully. Tbh I don't even remember how I felt like when I had depersonalization. I just remember feeling horribly scared and confused most of the time. It was a long dark ride for me but luckily with time it has passed. I just want to tell you guys that you'll make it too. Just be strong and don't be scared. let it happen, it won't kill you. With time it gets easier. Good luck be strong🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
So glad to hear you've recovered! 👍😊❤️
How does recovery feel ?
Are you in your body ?
You no longer in automatic pilot?
How are you now I'm need help me please
What steps did you take to get rid of it and how long did it take to recover from it?
@@mahmoudalsaraf2119 how can I contact you?
I cannot even put into words how great it feels to know I’m not alone and that it’s possible for it to go away 😩
Glad it was helpful Abigail! 😊 And don't worry -- you're definitely not along and you can and will recover, 100% 😊
Well put… it’s not going away just yet but your comment is spot on!
Hey guys, DPDR survivor here. It’s almost one year since my weed/acid induced DPDR incident happened. I am here to tell you that one day you will be busy doing something and realise... wow it isn’t even that bad? I think I’m getting better?... Just keep surviving. I’m not telling you to change your routine... I’m not telling you to go and exercise... all I’m saying is... SURVIVE. Another day. And then another day. And then another. I got better when I gave up on worrying about how to get better. I simply allowed the DPDR state to be normal. I had all the classic symptoms. I accepted them. I endured them. What helped me the most is binge watching all of friends, Seinfeld and the office and I went to work to keep busy. I saw friends as much as I could. I read awesome books that I was interested in. Nothing special. Meditation didn’t work for me. Neither did any trauma processing with a therapist (I’ve got a fucked up past). However it’s not a bad idea to get a therapist that understands dissociation, my therapist is an absolute gem and has helped me with many other issues. DPDR lasted about 6 months for me. First 3 months were absolute hell. Worst of my life. I can barely remember any of it. But hey I’m still here. I’m alive and a survivor. What you resist... persists. The sooner you stop watching these videos and trying to fix yourself... the quick you will get out. Instead of watching this just go and watch your favourite tv show or movies. I eventually watched all the movies I wanted to watch. I know some of you might have this for longer than me and are probably thinking... nah nah I’m different to this guy... I’m stuck like this forever ! I know that feeling. But you have to let your body do its thing. The more you try to fix it... the more you overcomplicate it... then the more it’ll persist. Give up on trying to fix it and accept your state. This will happen naturally. You will eventually get sick and tired of looking for answers. That’s when the progress will start. Good luck and I love you all. - fellow DPDR sufferer
Been having it for 1 week now what’s the best way to take your mind off it ??
@Amar , I’m a victim, any chance we can talk? My ig: kabir_patel13
Could I speak with you?
@@jayplays1581 do exactly what he said do activities you like movies, friends, work, school etc. how you feeling now ?
are you normal now? did you completely got rid of it? completely?? Like you were before?
I feel like it’s so bad sometimes I can’t even drive. It makes me feel like I’m disconnected from the world and alone. Do other people feel that? Sometimes it’s like I’m already dead but I’m left alone
Hiya, I'm not old enough to drive as I am 17 but I have thought that I won't be able to drive in the future because I felt disconnected and that is was unsafe
Edit: and yes I have felt so lonely, even hugs from loved ones feel to pass through me, if that's what you mean then I understand what you're talking about.
Hi there! Don't worry, intrusive thoughts like you're describing are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊
www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
Yup I stopped driving for about 2 months which SUCKED!!! Just recently I've been trying to get use to driving again by driving for about 10min w my boyfriend with me in case I start getting that feeling again. It will get better. I thought I wouldnt but you will 😊
Yes I have this
Yep, I’m afraid to drive as well. Since I’m in this dream like state I don’t want to be on the road and possibly make a mistake and hurt myself or others. It’s tough man, I know exactly how you feel.
I will say this. I got your manual a few days ago. I am not cured! However I woke up today and it didn’t own me. I accepted this which I haven’t for almost 5 months. I was scared to even look at the symptoms I’d pull up Google and back off. Then I watched your video. OMG. It happens. I’m not alone. This is common and it doesn’t mean my brain is broke. I was laying on the floor for the past 4 months with panic and intense intrusive thoughts that I didn’t wanna wake up the next day. God sent you to this world to save. You are a healer in the name of Jesus. You have a call on your life and today I got up and drove myself to the store!!! That was literally a big deal to me. I appreciate you and all you are doing for the world. Much love and God bless you!!!!
In the last 10 years !
I had it 2x due to a weed induced panic attack & once because of major stress & over thinking.
All 3 I recovered ! How to beat it ???
IGNORE IT !!! Don’t acknowledge it ! I promise u
The more you overthink it the worst it gets
This video is spot on ! It may take weeks,months or 1-2 years but you WILL recover.
Lessen the anxiety,dont over think & distraction at all cost
yeah but the thing is you do that for sometime and see that it doenst goo away and you question it and feeling anxious again , but you are right , when im ignoring it and engaged by something its like im normal
Make peace ☮️ with it
And it will go away
yea but can i still smoke
Since you recovered from it do you still smoke?
@@KaptainKash100 HELL NOOOOO
When I relax the dp goes down, but when I'm being tricked by my brain to focus on dp I feel like I've always been in this dream-like state. That's the most difficult part. Thank you for explaining this, this video is golden
Glad to hear the video was helpful Marco, keep up the good work! 😊
Yeah same
I thought I was the only one feeling this. I thought something was grossly wrong with me. I'm really really glad I found this channel.
Hey, thanks and welcome to the channel! 😊😊
I felt the same It was nice to know there's a name for it
Me too
Same here, its so nice to know that theres a name for what I have to experience daily
There's a petition on change to raise awareness of dpdr titled:
"Raise awareness of depersonalization/derealization disorder. More research is needed"
I urge everyone to sign it!
Whenever i do something i know i did it but i still question my self wether I actually did it or not.
That's very common with DP and it will pass as you recover 😊 Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
This happens to me
@@Dpmanual yes that happens to me, very common is Palpitations... but i'm Feeling better day by day :)
IG:Vyvchris omg same here and I also feel like I lose track when I’m talking
This just started to happened with me Like at first with my dpdr. My anxiety levels just raised up but now it the opposite my anxiety doesn’t raise but now I have that feeling someone controlling me
My dp started when i smoked k2 when i was 14. I’m 22 now and feel it 24/7. You have restored my hope in recovering. Thank you.
Hey, thanks for your comment! Sorry to hear you've had DP for a while now but don't worry, it's not permanent and it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can still recover 100%. Make sure to read through all the articles and info on my website, starting with this: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-recovery/
sending love
How are you doing
How are you now?
Luniverse ... I will show you a very easy way to recover.. I had that the problem for the last almost 13 years.
I was having a bad episode today and this video really helped calm me down. Thank you!
That's great Andrew, glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊
u good now ? from dpdr
MO LESTER youll be ok, trust
@@itsMykel I just feel really numb. Like I feel everythings numb and when I move I would basically feel my soul do the movement first, then I would feel my body would follow after yk
Mine has been going on for about 13 days 😭 I’m soo over it - I just want to feel normal again
I suffered with DP / DR for most of the year 2020 after bad marijuana trips. Today I am completely healed, it seems that all that has not even happened. Do not be afraid of DP, nor be in a hurry to get out of it. Try to distract yourself, calm down, forget about DP and allow time, and you can be sure that it will disappear completely!
Glad to hear you're recovered Nicolas! 😊
Is this true
@@thatguy6458 yep
Awesome 👌
How do you know that it has gone away?
does anyone else get scared watching this because it’s so spot on & then you think maybe you’re on the truman show & it was made just for you to see & it’s causing you more anxiety? just me?
I honestly thought I was a bit crazy when I started experiencing most of these symptoms of DP. I’m glad I’m not alone and this is actually a real thing. I’m hoping to get therapy again as a soon as possible. Thank you for this informative video.
Thanks so much for your comment Kai and don't worry, you're definitely not going crazy 😊 Check ou this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
Doing yoga would be good
I suffer from this also.it is very hard to deal with. I make music and believe i am sent here to be a voice for people who suffer from mental illnesses.God Bless You
Omg guys it’s possible I’ve been being so positive lately to the point when I happens I don’t even realize it’s happening I’m cured 2 months with it
Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊 You might recognize some of the steps in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
that’s amazing are you still recovered
@@makeupbyrowyn are you
do you have any coping mechanisms
Attacking the underlying problem has made each day just a little easier. Anxiety can really kick your behind, but seeing it for what it is really helped me realize how simple it is.
Persistence is key, too! Being stubborn about wanting to make a difference is challenging, and it truly feels like a battle!
I know there are people who are going through far worse in this, but please never give up! You are still the same you prior to your episode!
Thank you for your radiating warmth and guidance! You've truly got me through the worst! 😊❤
Happy to help, keep up the good work! 😊❤
I've been watching this video everyday as if you're reading bible verses. When I start feeling scared, I remind myself of everything you're saying in the video. Thank you.
Thanks Brooke, very happy to hear it's so useful 😊
I do the exact Same
I have had it for so many months now so I’m kinda used to it (6 months) for me now it’s just really annoying and I want my brain back.
@@alexanderulv3886 Don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can and will recover 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
Read the Bible more
Thanks for the time and effort that you have put into your website, book audio book etc,it made a huge contribution to my recovery.
God bless you!
No problem Jaco, glad to help out! 😊
whr from i buy to this book
@@gurwinderkaurgogi3080 Hey, thanks for your interest in the DP Manual 😊 You can purchase it from this link: www.dpmanual.com/purchase-4/
@@Dpmanual and please derealization is the same treatment?
@ Yes, absolutely 😊 DP and DR are two sides of the same coin, they're both just symptoms of anxiety and the methods of recovery are the same. Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/
I always ask myself. What even is life. And I'm so aware of every movement. So scary.
Me to I feel like I’m in a dream and like what’s the purpose
@@kaydenwallacevlogs1258 how are u still feeling.
Please DM on Instagram and talk about this. @lil_daggyy
What do u mean you are aware of every moment?
You are special just like me
omg omg i always ask myself what life is and i start freaking out like crazy
I been in this experience for about a week. I looked up my symptoms last night and my anxiety went through the roof. I regret looking it up but this guy helped me understand what steps I need to follow. Wish me luck and I hope this goes away soon
How r u now
Hey how are you feeling?
How are u now?
How long did it last
Thank you so much i feel like someone just removed a huge rock from my back, i began dealing with suicidal thoughts because my dp got worse , i felt like i was stuck in a simulation , couldn't sleep now i feel more calm.. You're an angel 💖
Glad it was helpful! 😊😊
I'm happy you're better 😀
please dnt attempt suicide i'm dealing it with from 10 years
This condition used to last for seconds,but now it escalated itself.
Hey, thanks for your comment! Don't worry, it's very common for DP to initially happen like that. Don't worry, it's still always the same condition no matter how long it lasts and the road to recovery is always the same too 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
It lasted for a day in my case then went away, then came back
Hey Shaun!
I'm one of the thousands that emailed you a lot throughout my recovery. I just wanted to leave this comment for others to read. I got the condition back in November of 2018 due to weed. It ruined my life. Every symptom that Shaun experienced, every fear, the loss of weight, my whole life being turned around, all of it I also experienced. It was awful. I honestly believed that I would not survive it. I found the DP manual and, along with other resources, I began taking steps to recovery. It's been arduous, frustrating, and horrifying but little by little it got better with each day. I am now at the end of my recovery, and aside from a few dips in the road (that are sure to stop coming soon) I feel 100% back to normal and my old self. Almost as if the whole experience never happened. It really does go away like that. Now you have to be patient, where some people only took a few days to recover, I'm 10 months in and still recovering but, just like Shaun says, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%. I am proof that there is hope. The biggest advice I have is even though the anxiety will make you think that you are hopeless, that doesn't mean you truly believe that. Take one day at a time. Thank you Shaun for your immense help and good luck to everyone here still recovering. It does get better.
Hey Cory! Thanks so much for your comment and I'm delighted to hear that you're 100% back to normal 😊 You're so right : DP really turns your life around when it first happens, especially in that time when you're trying to figure out what it is and why it's happening. It can be terrifying! But when you understand that it's just your body's defence mechanism, that it can't hurt you and it's actually designed to fade away naturally -- That's when you start to stop fearing it and let it go. And yes, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%, which is what you do when you recover 💪 Thanks Cory! 😊
Thank you for this comment, you have given me hope❤️
Thank you for the comment man, it gave me a boost that I'll eventually will be back to normal, I've struggled with panic/anxiety disorder for a long time and the last year to the beginning of 2019 it was especially stressful as I had a complicated decision to make for my later college studies, was in a relationship, things seemed to be good for once in my life but underneath I think I was a system that was about to break. I was hanging out one night in the beginning of this year with a friend with whom I smoked weed for some years and that night I truly believe it kicked it off for me, the first symptom that I had that I actually notice was brain fog and DP, I fell into a massive panic attack at home for the first time because I didn't know what was going on with me, I just felt dull, without any thoughts, emotions, hollow etc. Irrational fears consumed my mind and I had to take a break from college because I just couldn't focus, memorize things as I would do without any problem, time and space felt off, couldn't connect with anyone. I got in some bad argues with my girlfriend at that time to whom I tried to explain how my anxiety wasn't normal and that I triggered that state, she dumped me and I don't blame her but the feeling of guilt and depression kicked in to the point that I tried to even commit suicide. Being in a fertile position and crying almost every day due to the constant 24/7 mental torture that this state brought me in and how it impacted my life, it was unhuman for me and I am not even overdramatizing it, never would wish it upon my worst enemy. I isolated myself and only went outside the garden just to have a cigarette as I quit both weed, alcohol and caffeine but it was too late already as I didn't feel that it had any positive impact, the GP's also didn't know what I was dealing with. I dumped about 5 different antidepressants and anxiety meds as I felt horrible with them and in the same time my DPDR got worse as if they impacted my overall state not for the better I can recall.
After about 8-9 months, something changed, like one day I woke up and from that day I felt a tad better, almost if I hit another level of recovery in which I am now, I can go out for walks, started lifting weights and eating more, supplementing with vitamines and adaptogenic herbs that directly correspond to my cortisol levels etc. I am 23 and still plan to do things in my life which I hope that I will achieve, this is the first time in those 10+ months that I wrote something about it as I went from all the forums and resources, I really, really do hope that my cognitive impairement aka. brain fog no clear thought process, mental and emotional numbness and everything else will fade away, it literally gives me visual disturbances also, those black floaters for example that I see when I am outside for instance, lights look weird, especially neon ones, it's really a trippy and horryfing condition, can't tell how much longer I'll be in it as I feel that coming back to "reality" will be as much as a great feeling also weird the same, one can only think when you're long in such a bizzare and weird state that is caused by high levels of anxiety thaz trigger that mechanism.
I pray for all of us that we get the strength to push trough it, day in day out until it will pass, it made me a better person that appreciates life more, also forced me to quit alot of bad habits and turn my life into self-progression and knowing when to rest and not rush in life but actually give my body the time it needs to recover and learn from the experience. Thank you for giving us hope!
hey bro ..im 2 months in ..i bought the manuel..i was doing good and it got waaay worse..any tips?
@@jokhan6314 Remember that when you make progress, and then hit a low, a "downswing" I call it, that it's perfectly normal. Shawn writes about it in the manual. Essentially as you're working through those thought loops that DPDR creates, there will be bumps that make you dwell on them again. Just remember that A: This is normal, and you will get back to seeing progress again soon. B: You haven't gone back to square one, you have to get through a lot of downswings as you move forward to recovery. C: One tip I read that was useful is keeping a journal. I would always write in my bad times and get out all my negative thoughts, but I made a point to write a simple phrase at the end of every negative entry: "I will conquer". So whenever I would look back at those old passages, I would be reminded of the things I thought I would never get over (but did) and I would constantly be reminded that I would conquer this and win. Also, I would write during my good times so that when I was having a bad day or week, I would look back at my positive entry's and be reminded that good days have happened before when I thought they wouldn't, and good days are soon to come. As time progresses, you'll find that your bad months turn to bad weeks, then to bad days, then to bad 1 hours episodes, til finally the condition melts away. Have faith even when you think you don't, and you will pull through, I promise.
Just let it be, don’t let past mistakes define you, use this to see what life really is, you may think you’re dp is different to others but it’s all the same, you are okay, just let it simmer and it’ll fade away don’t worry about it going quickly or slowly just let it fade by itself xx :))
Wow I feel like I’m one step closer to getting rid of this, or at least coping with this horrible disorder. And I thought I was going crazy. This disorder was giving me depression. Thank You so much. And for the other people who is trying to cope with this. Hang in there. Not all bad things will last forever. I know you all can do it. Even if you feel like you can’t, there is always a way out.
Thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊😊
hi! so i visited this video almost 3 months ago now and i barely even processed it because i was so dissociated and depersonalized. i didn't even realise how much progress i had made in my recovery until i came back to this video today and i was able to watch it without fear going through me. thank you so much
Ah that's so good to hear! Delighted that you're making so much progress 😊 Keep up the good work! 😊😊
I would just like to tell all the people watching these videos that you are 100% going to get past this!💗 you are not crazy and the world we live in is a safe place for you. I thought I was stuck with this feeling forever but recovered 100%( and you will too) keep your head up and try to find the joy in things you love, even the smallest of things. You got this and I am sending loving energy your way💗💗💗
Thanks for sharing Madi and I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊
It’s so scary when you’re just going on as usual, and your whole life feels totally unfamiliar. I used alcohol to mask anxiety for a long time and since I have recently quit I have been having severe depersonalization/derealisation and it’s the worst thing ever. I’m here holding in just hoping time will heal. Thank you for your video.
Can I ask how your doing as of now?
@@XpGamerThiefHD it gets better. In the moment you think it is going to last forever, but really it doesn’t last that long at all. Don’t drink, try your best to get out and do things. And this is the hardest part but try not to overthink. Took me a month or so to go back to normal but my anxiety is also severe.
@@corrigan8440198 you actually motivated me to go out and skateboard hehe😅 thank you brother
@@XpGamerThiefHD no problem at all man. I know how it is. Just keep going!
@@corrigan8440198 How are you now and what steps did you take to get rid of it?
i feel like i’m just watching through someone else’s eyes and i looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize myself
I’ve done this before
I’ve been there for 3 days straight. My body doesn’t feel like my body anymore.
@@sabi8400 yeah it sucks
@@sabi8400 I feel something took over my body. I feel allergic to to it. I feel my body is on acid. I can't escape it. And my hands sometimes feel like they are moving on their own and watching me. So difficult
I experienced this when I was younger after smoking once. It went away after I had accepted it as normal. I haven’t smoked since then(almost 4 years) but I recently started feeling it again. I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m taking on a lot of college courses at once and some personal things have been happening at the same time. I’ve only been dealing with it this time for about a week but it’s constant. Some times are better than others throughout the day. However, I’ve found that wearing sunglasses( the ones that make everything appear brighter) and spending more time outside has helped me drastically. While I’m driving, I wear my glasses and try to read every sign or building that I see. I’m not saying this will help everyone but I know you’re at a point where you would try anything. Hope everyone gets to a better place soon, best of luck!
how long did a full recovery take when you first experienced it?
This video made me feel not alone, and seeing all of these comments. I really always thought i was alone and something was wrong with me and that i should get checked. But this helped me a lot, know your not alone guys.
Delighted that it was so helpful! 😊😊
oh thank god I actually thought I was going crazy. I looked in the mirror and felt like I couldn't recognize myself and it was really scary. Thought I was actually losing my mind. Thanks for the video.
Don't worry, you're not going crazy! 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
DP can be caused by traumatic events.
True
I’ve had depersonalisation since I was 9 and now I’m 13, thank you so much for giving myself and all the others suffering from this such a detailed insight on how to recover from it
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DP can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. 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
Most parents genuinely think you’re crazy or stuff.
@@angeliqueobungen2875how are you now?
I have severe anxiety. I was trying to explain how weird I feel lately to a very close friend but I couldnt find the words and honestly I felt ashamed. Coming across this video tonight and learning what depersonalization is has helped me more than you ever know...
So glad it was helpful! 😊😊
For everyone who is wandering through hell right now. I went from my worst time to an somewhat liveable state with a little trick. You can’t fight anxiety, cause it will worsen the problem further. Accept that this fought is stuck in your head and don’t fight it! If you do that you give that thought less power to get you inside the downspiral. It was my first baby step to recovery. I will recover from this and so will you.
Well said, keep up the good work! 😊😊
Key tip: The resistance to DP feeds DP
I might use this in future Kayla! 😊
@@Dpmanual
Thanks for the videos, they're very helpful as they are grounded in an acceptance strategy.
The words 💯.. “You’re not going crazy, you’re safe.” Calms me ❤️❤️
Glad to hear it 😊
i dealt with traumatic life events for years throughout my entire childhood and developed an extreme fear of high ceilings, tall buildings, the sky, and even space. Anything i couldnt grasp. I was terrified of that looming feeling of floating up. Nothing felt real, i didnt feel real. And emotions were hard to grasp. The concept of things being real and HOW their real became an everyday struggle. Its a problem I deal with to this day and you are not going crazy. You just need to really try to get a firm grip on anxiety and remind yourself you are real and there is reason to everything. Dont think about fear, think about why its natural and why you think its okay. Itll get better 💗
Thanks so much for your comment Noneya and I'm glad to hear you're feeling better 😊😊
I used to have like two episodes of DP per year, but when I found out it was an actual mental illness, it got worse. I know it’s scary, and you feel you’re going crazy, but in fact your own concern worsens it. I believe the key is to ignore it and to not be afraid of it!
Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me. Now I have to implement your advices and hope them to work :))
Thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊
I have cried and begged God for days because I thought a bad drug experience caused some kind of nervous system damage, and the fear this feeling gives can be intense and very frightening. When you mentioned it was natural, you wouldn’t believe the relief you gave me. I have gone on for years thinking I was going crazy and thought I was the only one. I felt like I wasn’t in my body. The worst part is I couldn’t find a doctor that knew what this was before I did and I thought I was alone. I wish I have seen this video years ago!
Thanks for your comment James and I'm very glad to hear the video was so useful 😊
I'm currently going through a severe dp episode and this video calmed me down so much. Ive had episodes before and pushed through them but this one has been particularly bad and I've been in a rough place mentally all week. Definitely gonna try these tips and i keep trying to remind myself that this is just temporary
Hey, thanks for your comment Ana and I'm very glad to hear the video was so helpful! 😊😊
Thank you so much for making this video; nearly brought me to tears. I'm an atheist but god bless lol
Glad to hear it was helpful 😊😊
I'm Christian and this is my first time experiencing this, but I wanted to help, by sending this
Absolute Truth exists, and is knowable.
People's beliefs are clouded and fuzzy, based on what they know, dont know, and what happened to them>
Absolute Truth, is reality, without human error or emotion getting in the way.
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you recovered yet?
@@lila6818 negative ghostrider, you?
Hi Shaun! I think it’s also relevant to address that chronic illnesses can cause depersonalization as well, as your body is constant fight or flight due to illness that is causing danger in your body!
At the age of 12 years old, when I felt depersonalization, I was shook and didn’t know what to do. So when I first saw this video, it helped me calm down and relax. And didn’t feel it anymore. So I just wanted thank you for letting me know that this is natural and God bless you all
Glad it helped! 😊
I’m 20 and I’ve had this for 3 weeks now. As scary as it feels I’m optimistic it will get better. This video is so helpful, thank you so much
Glad it helped! 😊
hi, how are u feeling now? I’m also 20 and have been dealing with this for about 3 weeks. It still feels scary at the moment but I’m holding on
@@samg6246 hey! I’m better than 2 months ago but the feeling of dissociation comes back in stressful times, anyway it gets better. I know it’s hard but try not thinking about dp at all. Try to move as much as you can and take your mind out of it. It will go away eventually, just don’t get scared
@@stefanicobo4780 thanks so much for your reply! That gives me relief and more hope. I am doing my best to focus on little goals every day instead of thinking about the dp.
After watching this i am 70% recoverd 😊
Glad to hear it! 😊😊
Honestly after experiencing this and watching this video I have only one thing to say: “I am alive and I will continue living happily ever after!”
Glad to hear it was helpful! 😊😊
Thanks so much for this video, about a month ago I experienced depersonalization during my panic attack. I suffer from panic disorder but Depersonalization wasn't ever one of the symptoms I have experienced so it was quite frightening. It went away, then came back 2 weeks ago for about 2-3 days. I was completely normal up until 4 days ago when I experienced it again. It's going on 5 days now, and to be honest, I am getting really concerned. As you said in the video from your own experience, you were constantly researching it, and that's what I've been doing for these 4 days. Restless nights due to excessive research about Depersonalization. And quite frankly, I've forgotten what it feels like to be normal, I always think about it during my Depersonalization episodes, and it makes it even worse. Sometimes I'll feel normal then SNAP, my mind goes straight to feeling dp again bc while I'm feeling normal, my brain makes me focus on it for some reason. This video gives me so much hope.. researching on google has made it sound worse than it really is, so this video was a HUGE relief and honestly like a breath of fresh air.
Thanks for your comment Brooke and I'm very happy to hear the video was so helpful 😊
And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it. You can and will get 100% back to normal 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-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 👍
Thank you. I watched 2 videos, stoped stressing, and I’m ok! (I stopped depersonalizing ~24 hours after being here). It really does feed into itself, and you broke my fear of it lasting, I made my peace here. Then I pretty much forgot about you, but you’re such a blessing, I’m sure a lot of people have/will come to this channel and not need it anymore, but your impact on our lives is immense anyway. 💜💜💜
Thanks so much for your comment and I'm delighted to hear the video was so useful! 😊😊
How are you now please help me out from DP
I’ve been healing from PTSD. Most of the time I’m in flight or fight but I’ve been stuck in depersonalization (freeze) lately and I found this extremely comforting and helpful.
So glad to hear that Amanda 😊
Omg same):
Well explained thankyou made me feel less worried about my Intrusive thoughts thankyou
Thanks Ben! Glad to hear you found the video helpful :) And if you're interested, here's an article I wrote on dealing with intrusive DP thoughts: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual great article thankyou, when I went to see a councillor they said I had OCD but I have often questioned this now I'm leaning more towards dpdr do you often have people with the same concerns?
@@benatkins5217 All the time Ben. I will say that if you've been diagnosed with something else by a medical professional you should defer to that. But Depersonalization is very often confused with other conditions. Check out this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/
I've battled with this forever. Currently going in and out of it after a few months of suffering with it recently. I remember my first DPDR experience. It was after a panic attack from smoking weed. I think it was 3 weeks I could barely speak because it was so bad. It GOES AWAY. You just have to relax and let your guard down from the DPDR. It only gets worse or sticks around when you obsess over it.
Thanks for your comment Zack! 😊 And yes indeed, it does go away 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
Omg! Thank you so much for literally posting this! I am still on the road to recovery and I'm much better than I was when first tiggred by it but I'm not where I want to be yet
You're very welcome Terry! Keep up the good work, be patient and allow yourself time to recover. You're on the right track! www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
only watching half the part of your video I feel reassured , more relaxed.
The day I came to know that I had Depersonalisation disorder,I was so much tensed and anxious ; which made me experience the symptoms more often (throughout the day )
Before that I could experience really nominal symptoms 1 or 2 times in 1 or 2 days and they could fade away in seconds but it became worse for 3 days 😞
I didnt know what depersonalization was and I thought at first that I was experiencing something abnormal. I get more and more scared as everyday the feeling gets worse. I thought I'm not real, this isnt my body, where is the real me? It's scary, like some kind of horror film. But the moment I found out about it, I'm quick to cancel the fear. I will tell myself "this is just depersonalization, no you're not a demon taking over this body, it's yours. this is normal, nothing to be afraid of" and since then I became better.
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad to hear you're doing better! 😊😊
This just made me cry my eyes out. You give me hope. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful Jasmine! 😊
I know this don’t mean nothing but I’m glad somebody black going through what I’m going thru😫
I want to cry, this gives me hope I hope this is what I have.
Your channel is helping me through some really scary times. Honestly when you said "It's nothing to be afraid of" I cried from relief. (And because I always cry after panic/dpdr moments). Thankyou!
You are so welcome Olivia, I'm delighted it's been so helpful 😊
What helps me with my anxiety and when I feel I'm panicking, 'Theres nothing to fear except fear itself' and to observe anxious thoughts without judgement.
Wise words Ben, thanks! 😊
This video helped a bunch!!! This coupled with therapy over the past while has decreased it a bunch! It's still a slow recovery but, it's still possible! I used to feel it 100% of the time, and over the past 8 months or so it's gone down to 5-10%! And it'll go down more!!!
Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! 😊
I stumbled upon your videos when I first started experiencing severe DPDR episodes a couple years ago & it helped me out so much with eventually being able to control it. I had a bad DPDR episode & panic attack yesterday after being 6 months free of an attack & came to your videos to help me feel "normal" again. It has helped me feel so much better. Thank you!
You're very welcome Marilyn, glad the videos have been so helpful! 😊😊
I'm out of fear now . I'm not the only one who feels .I've detected my problem.
GUYS IM FREE! I’m back here to tell anyone who feels like they’re going insane rn that ITS NOT ALWAYS LIKE THIS. You get out of it, you feel present again. What worked for me was trying a completely different setting, literally I spent my summer in India, and when I came back home to the UK- I felt back like fr mentally too. I feel real again, I feel alive guys. I definitely agree that it’s hard to ignore it but continuously reading and watching vids about it really does fuel it. So please do try a different asf setting for a while if you can! Please hold on
Thanks for your comment and I'm so happy to hear you've recovered! 😊😊
How are you now, how did you get rid of it, possible tips to recover from it
Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with this for a long time, and I do have setbacks which sucks, but I after understanding the condition I’ve gotten better at coping and some days it’s completely gone!
I know it’s hard, but being kind to yourself and treating yourself as you would treat others help do help. Talk openly about it with your friends/family really helps, and trying to refocus as much as possible helps. A lot of sensitive people dissociatiate a lot easier and it’s okay! The world can be very overwhelming and sometimes it feels like society essentially wasn’t build for people like us, but theres so much beauty and depth in life when you’re sensitive, you just have to reorganize your life a bit and accept it. I swear it becomes easier that way.
I’ve become ok with the fact that my derealization might still occur sometimes because I have a lot of anxiety, but it’s important to seek help if it has completely taken over your life. I can recommend anti depressants if your struggling with derealization and anxiety, but talk therapy also helps! Don’t give up, because it’s just anxiety or compulsive thoughts. Your mind is okay, you are valid and VERY REAL. And the last thing ironically enough is to STOP READING THE COMMENTS/RESEARCHING IT. This video is literally the only thing you need to understand the condition. ❤️ much love
thank you so much for this🥺and i know i need to stop reading comments because seeing how bad it is or how long so people had it makes me freak out 😔
When you said that DP can be caused
by smoking weed I thought I was the only one. The first time I did it I was fine but got a little scared because I thought I was in a dream. The second time I was freaking out. Every since than I have been struggling. For me it feels like I cant see clearly. Or Im in a haze. Sometimes I get confused on what I am doing or why I am doing something.
Hey, thanks for your comment! Don't worry, weed-induced DP is really common and you're definitely not the only one 😊 I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. 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/articles
this happened to me too. the first time i was fine, so i did it again and now i feel so detached. i’m really trying to get rid of it :(
Me too I couldn’t eat it function normal
Hey this happened to me too and it gets better every single day, it may be slowly but you are recovering
Perfectly explained ❤️ you're not alone, I feel this too
I cut 30 friends out of my life in 1 day and I feel like I’ve lost my personality. I barely have anyone to talk to anymore and when I do, I don’t talk or don’t know what to say. Before I could talk for 12 hours straight, now I can barely form a single thought. I miss my old self and I want to go back.
Thank you. i was starting to think something was wrong with me. none of the people im asking to help me are listening to me. they’re just shrugging it off. i don’t feel real even while i’m writing this.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP 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
this literally helped me so much, i don’t think you understand
So glad to hear it Freya! 😊😊
Your explantation was so clear! and simple! Thanks so much.
Thanks! Glad that you found it helpful 😊
This video has been a key anchor for me while going through the dark pits of Post-Covid DPD. There were days when I couldn't see the end of the tunnel at all, but now Im fully recovered!❤️🙌🏼
Just wanna say thank you for this video, you are saving lives!❤️💯
So glad to hear you're recovered Kristof! 😊
How are you now, how did you get rid of it, possible tips to recover from it
You got it after COVID?
i had to figure all if this out by myself and im proud that i did but im still glad that somebody else tells me so im right i hope this video reaches everyone else that is struggeling with it
Glad it was helpful Tony 😊
9 months ago I first experienced this and was so scared. It lasted all day and I would just sleep to escape it. I researched it all over the net which made it worse.
These videos have been the only info that have made sense and made it slowly disappear.
Now I may get it twice a day and it lasts for less than a minute. I don't fear it as I know its justvmy anxiety.
Thank you so much. These videos have really helped my recovery.
Thanks for your comment Melanie and I'm so happy to hear the videos have been helpful in your recovery. Keep up the good work! 😊
I've been feeling exactly this the last few days and i was feeling little worried about myself, but this video really has been some ease back into me and for that, i thank you
Glad I could help! 😊😊
I can’t even begin to describe what a relief it is to hear this. Everything described is what I’ve been feeling for the past few months and whilst there’s a long way to go it’s such a relief to know it’s not just me. Thank you for this, I really think this has saved my life 😅
So glad to hear it was helpful Alexander! 😊😊
@Salman Akhtar Minhas Hey Salman, it’s been a very difficult journey and derealisation still effects me. However, I do feel much better overall. I remember writing that comment and I was in a really bad place at the time. As I said, things aren’t perfect now by any means, but, they are much better than they were. I’m not experiencing episodes to the same intensity as I used to. If you’re going through this, just hold on. It shall pass, try to look after yourself and never be ashamed to ask for help.
@@alexanderbenjamin6987 What steps did you take to get rid of it and how long did it take to recover from it?
I've had this for 7 years and I've just learnt what this is. I realise why nothing affects me positive or negative. Thank you very much for this.
Glad it was helpful Joel 😊
Your videos on dp was a turning point for me! They made me feel as if i’m not going crazy and it gave me hope for the future:) I am now pretty much Dp free! just need to work on my anxiety now! Thank you very much:)
So glad to hear it was helpful, keep up the good work! 😊😊
you give me hope. its been like hell. thank you.
Glad the video was helpful 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com/articles
I think our DP is our spirit trying to leave our body, or slipping like a hand in a glove...
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This made me feel so better . It’s been 4 days so far ..
So glad the video was helpful! 😊😊
Do you feel better
You are my hero. Even if I don’t come out of it right away I understand it now
Happy to help 😊
I really really appreciate the fact that you were repeating the main points of the video. My depersonalization makes me straight up unable to focus on details and very often I'd just forget everthing from a phrase 5 seconds after it was said. That's a real blessing.
Glad it was helpful 😊😊
Thanks man for your videos, it's really giving a hope. I have been struggling with DP and DR for 12 years non stop, and still fighting, every day like a dream) by the way memory really goes down during DR. I literally don't remember what I've done before yesterday, it's like brain cuts memory. Keep posting, at least it makes people like me a bit happy. Cheers.
Hey Boran, thanks for your comment and I'm really glad to hear the videos have helped! Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with DP for so long but don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can still recover 100%. And regarding the memory issues, don't worry, that's an extremely common symptom of DP and will stop as your recovery continues. I write about it in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
Do you feel better
how u feeling
this video alone has made me feel so much better. I often turn to google and i only see “there is no treatment etc etc”. Completely makes things worse and puts me in a suicidal place tbh. But this has already helped me tremendously. thank you sm
So glad to hear it was helpful! 😊😊
How are u doing
Paris Horton 1000% better. Between this and my meds i’ve need feeling normal. this video alone even without buying the book made me realize that i was okay. & all i really needed was an answer
@@tyofficialxo thank u for letting me know ,I’m going through this for 3 months now very hard but I try more and more everyday
The first step guys is to accept that it is there. I get honestly the looking around randomly the unable to manage eye contact people assuming your high
I needed this.. I'm so grateful to you! Thank you
You're very welcome! 😊
Depersonalization Manual God bless you
Thank you so much, I really needed to hear that.
Glad to help Raneem!
7:25 *fades out* reminded me a lot of my dp
The fact that this is caused by anxiety really made me understand this much better. This is so helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 😊