Finn's Depersonalization Disorder Recovery Story
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03:50 DPDR triggered by drugs
10:26 Symptoms of DPDR (Vision, Existential Thoughts)
14:42 Philosophical Questions
20:10 Will smoking MORE weed help?
29:40 Finding the term 'Depersonalization'
37:42 Doctors + Medication
44:26 Finn's Lowest Point
51:55 Intrusive Thoughts
52:52 Starting to Recover
01:01:01 Hypochondria + DPDR
01:05:02 Alcohol + DPDR
01:06:40 The DP Manual
01:12:18 What does DPDR recovery FEEL like?
01:23:12 "Half-Assed Recovery"
01:28:58 The End of DPDR Obsession
01:32:01 DPDR is NOT about Spirituality + Enlightenment
01:40:43 Meditation
01:48:46 Advice for People with DPDR
Finn Conaty is 25 years old, from Dublin, Ireland. He suffered with DPDR for 7 years, triggered by a bad drug experience. Thankfully he has since made a complete recovery and he's with us today to talk about his experience with and recovery from DPDR!
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Hope you guys find this video helpful. There is always light at the end of the tunnel and know that your life can be miraculous and amazing again.
Hi Finn, I’m curious if you experienced hyperawareness of existence/conciousness. I related with a lot of what you said, and turning to spirituality etc. People telling me “I’m having a spiritual awakening” gave me more things to obsess over until I realized it was bs.
I have been like this for 3 months now and it was triggered from a panic attack after watching a video on “simulation theory”. Then spiraled from there researching all sorts of different philosophical theories. Now I’m left with just this hyperawareness like I said ^ of existence/being a conscious being and not knowing how and it’s all I think about 24/7. DPDR just makes those thoughts even worse. Did you experience this?
Thanks for a fantastic interview Finn, it was so great to have you on the channel! ❤
@@CourtneySDawn yep for sure. You just got to see all those thoughts as part of DPDR and not anything else. They will disappear as you begin to recover. Just do your best to calm your nervous system and know that it's just the anxiety and panic attacks taking over your thoughts.
@@finnconaty4036 Thankyou I keep telling myself that but it seems like even when anxiety is baseline I’ll have these thoughts and it skyrockets again.
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hearing people describing exactly what you thought only you knew is amazing
So glad it was helpful 😊❤
1000% same here. uKnow what led me here?
Robotussin its not the way uThink.
But, by its classification. A dissociative.
so, glad theres name for it & definition
I suffered Depersonalization and derealization for 4 months and honestly that was my hardest battle, please if you are dealing with it, make sure you go on about your life as you did before, get busyyy, I cannot stress this enough, workout to curb the insomnia and have a schedule. I enrolled for CPA and the intensity of the course hastened my recovery, I later realized it wasn’t my thing but am grateful because it got me better, dpdr is your brain shutting off because it is protecting yourself from pain, don’t panic, this disorder feeds off from anxiety, get out toxic situations!
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! 😊
@@Dpmanual Your videos helped me alot🫶🏽 So grateful for you
@@zaynabyusuf8465 Happy to help 😊
Did you feel emotionally numb?
People, you are not alone and it DOES get better. Believe me, I was hopeless some months ago but nowadays after understanding it, thanks to this men, I can say for sure that it does disappear. Keep your heads up! You are gonna make it.
Thanks for your comment and I'm delighted to hear you've recovered! 😊
I just found about this channel and dpdr today and I have to say you have helped me immensely just after watching a few of your videos. I cant believe that what I thought was a massive reality shattering existential revelation is just overblown anxiety… In trying to fix my condition which i didnt understand at all I too stumbled upon meditation, allan watts, psychedelics and the various spititual gurus preaching about enlightenment, the dissolution of ego and mystical experiences. I got super obsessed with it. I was convinced that after learning the sacred truth about the nature of reality I had set myself on a spiritual path I can never stray away from again and my life will never be the same. The person I once was is forever gone and enlightenment awaits as there is no other way out of this hell. Ive never had to endure such mental torture and hearing other people going through exactly the same thing just helps me so much. I wholeheartedly agree that people should be careful around eastern spirituality as it seems to be around every corber nowdays. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This channel is a gold mine and I cant believe this condition isn’t better recognised. I could have saved myself years of suffering had I heard this stuff sooner.
So glad the channel has been useful! 😊 And regarding DPDR and Enlightenment, check out this article I wrote, I think you'll find it helpful: psychcentral.com/lib/is-depersonalization-disorder-a-form-of-enlightenment
Finally recovered after 18 months. I still wear sunglasses all the time though because of light sensitivity. I started feeling normal again a month ago.❤
Delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊
I have it since 19 months but plz tell me why In my ears noice and how can I recover plz tell me plz plz which food I must avoid or guide me plz
@@kamranhussain6117 Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊
Brother plz give us some tips plzzzz
I been to dpdr with 20 months
Really helpful video especially the food being pixels explanation just spot on.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Hi DP Manual, I am Skylard Dela Cruz 18 years old from Philippines, Tanay Rizal. I had both dp/dr disorder last year and fully recover this year. If you would allow me to share what I have experience that time I glad that chance. My experience was so terrible at all and I think I am also one of person having a deep thought and imagination during my dp/dr but now I am good and fully recover without any treatment or therapy. Now I enjoy my life again. Thankyouu, your channel also a big part of my life because I always watch to your videos.
Thank you for Sharing .
Very motivating
You guys are golden for this
Happy to help 😊
I remember i when i had massive family problems and such a big stress then i woke up one day having strange dizziness feeling that i have never felt in my whole life then it kept getting more bad and I thought that i have a brain problem or heart problem and i kept panicking many times till i had irritable bowel and it bothered me badly during my exams, then one day i was scrolling down google searching for these symptoms then i knew what i have, and since i found ur channel i started to get better and i just wanna thank u very much and i wanna tell u keep going on helping people, god bless u bro ♥️♥️
I'm very glad to hear the channel has been so helpful 😊️♥️
Hey from this channel what did you do to specifically get better? I feel as if I’m going through the same dizziness feeling that you’re talking about, because I feel as if I can’t concentrate. It’s an unexplainable feeling but did you take the manual?
Hi Shaun. extremely grateful for all your efforts in helping others with this difficult condition. I've been suffering since almost 3 years now. I have nearly all symptoms of DPDR, but some are recently being more serious and frightening that keep me thinking that I have a more severe case of DP. I know you have said there is no such thing, but I can't help it! I am scared ALL the time, like literally every single second, my vision is grey! as if I am seeing the world from behind a blurry black glass. Reality is not real, negative obsessive thinking is not stoppable, my body is not mine and my past life is like a finished movie or dream! I am EXTREMELY hysterical and can't believe or stand the situation even after 3 years! and I go through severe tantrums EVERYDAY.. I keep crying and screaming and raving until i became exhausted! .. I have this terrible feeling that my case is so difficult to be treated!
Is there hope for me with these horrible symptoms????? Thank You.
Hi there, I'm sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time. But watch this video, I think you'll find it very helpful: th-cam.com/video/Qy3DAFDBY30/w-d-xo.html
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.
been struggling since a bad trip off of marijuana, im in the middle of recovery & have had a few set backs but i will say the vision thing and even hearing things can sometimes sound far away, sometimes & it sucks.. i catch myself zoning out a lot, not feeling connected to my body.. my voice feels weird even my limbs & occasional physical numbness. But it’s weird to look at things, i can’t describe it but once i’m distracted all those feelings go away and i forget i even have drdp until i go reality checking. so glad to see this is being talked about more and more!! thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for your comment Emily, I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊
I think you should talk to a doctor to see if he can prescribe something that can help you feel better. I hope you’ll be fine soon 🌷
@@Cass_772 I did lexapro 20 mg for awhile, got off of it in march! trying to recover once in for all but thank you
Shaun.. What you talked about at 1.35 - 1.40 ish was HUGE. Even just this conversation has been a big thing for me, and you explained so well exactly what I have expirienced myself. I believe dpdr can happened to anyone, but its easier for those with more of an open mind.
You mean the section about enlightenment? Yes, that's a very common misconception about DPDR 😊 I'm glad you found it helpful, and you can also check out this article I wrote about the topic: psychcentral.com/lib/is-depersonalization-disorder-a-form-of-enlightenment
I loved every minute of this video,, thank you both,, ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊❤
When my DPDR started, after searching my symptoms, anxiety disorders, depression, panic disorder and OCD came up. I wished I’d of seen DPDR first, it would have saved so much time worrying about having these conditions. OCD seems to fit because you’re so obsessed with getting back to yourself (obviously) and trying to get rid of the existential thoughts. It seems this is a common theme amongst DPDR sufferers
Yes, it can sometimes take some time before finding the term 'Depersonalization'. Read this, I think you'll find it interesting 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-disorder-mystery-condition/
My family feels like strangers, I can’t drive (i feel like the passenger ) it’s been 10 years I literally feel mentally slow and terrified daily… I quit speaking to people bc I feel like I’m in a dream.. I can only focus on one item in the room and don’t recognize my reflection .. my dad passing away triggered this I was looking for him at his funeral (2018) I thought I was just depressed for years 😞
I’m still experiencing this and there is times where I just cannot stop thinking about reality. And I’m starting to slowly understand why I’m experiencing this and everything but it all started with so much stress over from surgery, work, and everything else and I remember where I just stopped and focused on the stress and paused and tried my best to fight the stress and that’s when this entire derealization started. And I’m just hoping this isn’t permanent and I’ve got to find ways because it’s scary. And when I try to not think about and when I feel better I get headaches and that’s when I start to think something is wrong with me. I just hope I’m ok. And my vision was so blurry and it felt like my surroundings wasn’t real like I wasn’t here.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@Dpmanual thank you dude. It’s hard to not think about.
@@Dpmanual yeah I took a look at your website and that information about it being natural alone makes me feel so much better thank you so much dude I felt so unbelievably hopeless that I’ve done something to my head and my life would possibly never be the same. It’s going to be hard for me not to think or even try to accept the feelings.
@@GhostPlayZ797 No worries, I'm glad the website was helpful 😊 And don't worry, you can and will get 100% back to normal: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@GhostPlayZ797 Happy to help 😊
Hi love your video! does dpdr cause you to feel like you cant recognize your family almost? like theyre strangers? and can you talk
about this symptoms abit more?
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
I would def say health anxiety and dpdr can have a very strong connection. I started off with a Huge panick attack in fact I would probably call it a nervous breakdown because I convinced myself I had motor neurone disease and from that panic came Dpdr in fact depersonalisation is the symptom I am left with now it is getting better but I do still feel strange inside my own body and mind but the recovery videos show that no matter how odd full recover will happen, it’s what our mind wants just have to be patient and remember we are ok
Hey Emily, thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the videos have been so useful 😊 I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com and my book The Depersonalization Manual.
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
this is very helpful!! was wondering if people develop DPDR without any trauma ? My first episode hapoened when I was going to sleepover at a friends house, I havent been through any majour trauma but still feel dreamy every once in a while
Don't worry, DPDR isn't always caused by something as clear and obvious as a traumatic event 😊 Read this carefully, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
Great video!! I was wondering if dpdr can cause you to question or fear dreams you've had? Or just cause you to think about them a lot? Ive noticed with myself a lot of my other struggles are similar to others with dpdr, except for this one! (Which is thinking about my dreams a lot)
Absolutely, that's very common! Read this carefully, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
@@Dpmanual thank you!
@@fizzy-soda Happy to help! 😊
Finn I was like you mine was drug induced mate recovery as taken a while but were strong mate
Antidepressants helped me
When i had a couple months into zoloft all started to look up
Did you use Selectra? Stress must be the root of this whole problem, right?
@@araiq7005 whats selectra? No stress is not it
@@davidmedina5536I have an anxiety disorder, selectra is a medicine for it
@@davidmedina5536I also feel like I'll never get better, have you had it too? Are you completely back to normal? I hope you are well.
@@araiq7005araiq bro I get ok but a small stress or anxiety makes me feel unreal I feel dreamy state I feel my mind is lost somewhere and is struck somewhere / then when I ignore it I feel good again / again whenever some sadness will come or I will overthink about something I will go into same condition again / do you feel same way ?
I had a major blackout from drinking and days after I started feeling this way. So I quit alcohol and it's been getting better. Week five rn and I'm not sure if this is because I quit (because I was a heavy drinker) or if this is just new or because of the black out. It's really scary so thank you
Glad the video was helpful! And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read these carefully:
www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-alcohol-cause-depersonalization/
Definitely check your health out with a doctor to be sure you're good physically before moving on to fixing the issue completely mentally. But eventually, no matter what the issue is, it can always be fixed with enough effort and knowledge.
And also the things that you can't control aren't a part of yourself. They are what they are. You are all the things that you can do. There's no sensible reason to worry about the impossible. There's a great reason you'd want to shape yourself/maximize what is in your control. That is your reality afterall. Stay strong!
One of the major symptoms I’m experiencing is my voice, It was the first ever symptoms I’ve experienced, my voice isn’t as deep and loud as it used to be, and people can hardly ever hear what I’m saying.
one of the major ways to recover from DP is by socializing but it really is extra intimidating and frustrating trying to talk to people and socialize when they cant even hear me.
Basically saying my voice sounds completely different from my normal voice and has gotten way more quiet than usual.
I need some advice how to cope with it.. given not many people has experienced this symtom
Hyperawareness of your body, including your voice, is very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
I am suffering from 2018 / one day i woke up and was going to office i felt nothing real i felt whats wrong with me / i went into severe depression n anxiety due to this ! I 24/7 thought of my vision / went to pshyciatrist / after taking medication i felt better my depression was gone i was happy but my DP DR never went away / i have severe health anxiety and its increasing day by day / with small small issues my anxiety gets triggered and than everything feels unreal and i worry more than / when my anxiety is normal i still feel this way but i dont focus on it much // well i sometimes doubt may be its not due to my anxiety reason is even i am happy enjoying my life my vision is same unreal feels like hang over kind of / like dreamy state blurry state / when i hve anxiety this gets more bad like than i feel my mind is lost somewhere / i am somewhere else and my mind is somewhere else // i have been on anti depressents for my anxiety which seems of no help because any health issue triggers it badly / and i go into same loop ! Please guide me on it ! What shall i do i am srsly in need of help / i dont know if u understood me or not but my point is even im happy n fine no stress this should go away but it never goes away n
do you have visual symptoms
@@araiq7005yes bro my vision is so annoying whenever I overthink I develop all such symptoms like weird vision I feel disconnected to surroundings and heads feels annoying /
what triggered it ?@@beckhyniazi2939
@dpmanual I have purchased the manual and have been using it as a guide. My issue is that I do feel out of reality with a ton of floaters but the main theme of my DPDR is a complete existential crisis. No matter what the existential thought is, it is all terrifying. I find myself deeply depressed. Like I wish I didn’t exist but there is no solution for it. Was this something you dealt with as well?
I lived this... after a narcissistic abuse of 4 years... I wasn't recognizing my car which I had for a year, I felt like it wasn't mine... I got lost coming back from my father's house where he was living for 12 years, I suddenly no longer recognized the path to take. I felt like I was in the walking dead series.
I remember I had some "brain shut down" moments, like if I was falling asleep + fainting at the same time... I don't know if I explain it the right way but I was really tired and confused.
It is the worst time of my life
Natt how are you now?????
@@michael5089 hard to say, it’s like I am stuck somewhere between? I think I still need help but doctors doesn’t seem to understand what is going on even though I have multiple traumas, I feel like they are clueless of traumas survivor’s symptoms
@@michael5089 you? Do you feel like that?
@@Cass_772 I'm in a bad place. Severe depression and anxiety. Depersonalisation/derealization. It's like I just exist but I feel like I'm not actually here. It's very difficult to describe isn't it if you haven't experienced it. Just feels like I'm going to die at any moment.
@@michael5089 have you seen a doctor or psychiatrist? You need medication to get out of there my friend, it will help you to come back to reality, is there stressful things or people around you? If so, you need to cut ties with those things/people
I understand what you are going through and there is hope, hang on, you can get through this, find a doctor ASAP
@dpmanual I had dp after a. Depression but In my dp I never had a anxiety and panic attacks...is it possible? As I have read that it is anxiety based condition...
@as u said that being busy in positive things helps a lot, but i dont feel doing anything which i used to do...i donot find intrest in activities anymore ...
Same here. I honestly dont even remember how exactly I got out last time, and now I'm back in it. My favorite activities, reading science articles, playing DnD with my college friends over video call, bird watching, watching streamers I enjoy, playing video games I enjoy, world building, story crafting, comics, and so many other things. I feel like my sense of humor is gone, my enjoyment for things is gone, that passion and emotional intensity that I slowly got back after my first time, is just gone. I remember looking forward to things, worrying about real life problems, being able to talk and communicate with my coworkers, and finally being able to d things on my own now that I have a paying job, but... now nothing. So many things that I had put off for the longest time, waiting until I could afford them, and now that I can.... I cant even enjoy them. So many times I remember avoiding streams/videos of my favorite games, waiting until I could experience them myself, and now... I can't. I feel like I cant draw, write, create, play, explore, or connect with anyone anymore. Its only been 3 weeks.
15:36 bravo! what an incredible description & great way to put it. thank you!
Agreed, @finnconaty4036 nailed it with that description 👍
Hey Sean! I have a question, please tell me. With dp / dr, can there be a complete emptiness in the head? Complete lack of thoughts and memory?
Yes, that's very common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊
www.dpmanual.com/articles/the-truth-about-blank-mind-syndrome/
Hello Shaun! I would like to ask you for advice about DP, it's very hard for me to go to my hometown and I haven't been there for a long time, because it's hard to travel and when I was there for the last time in a state of dp, I was very scared, should I try to visit it again by force or still wait for a full recovery and after that, go there..
Hi there! 😊 A good rule of thumb is to live your life as if you felt no anxiety whatsoever. So basically, take anxiety out of the decision and just do whatever you would normally do. And don't worry, I had a major fear of travelling too 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/
I am suffering from same kind of symptoms / even i am happy i hVe no anxiety at times i still feel this way but i dont focus on it but when my anxiety is really bad like if i get stressed i will have bad days like where i will have this feeling too much and i wont be able to do anything just focus on my head vision and all stuff ! I dont know how to come out of this loop / sometimes i will think its my health or body or my brain / when i will be alright i will still feel DP DR like i would be feeling same ! Dont know whats going on / please help
6 years later I’m still confused if I really have dpdr or not. I have read your manual and a lot of it fits and makes sense. I don’t feel like I’m watching myself from above or behind a glass wall though. It’s almost like I’m always in “first person” vision. Almost like I’m sitting inside my head looking out my eyes. Idk, hard to explain. I feel like I’m getting dumber as time goes on and I never hear anyone mention that. Like I can’t learn or retain information. I have a hard time looking at my kids and accepting they are real people and I made them. I must sound nuts. I’ve been to multiple doctors. All day anxiety. Been put in ssri meds, anti psychotics, epilepsy meds. I’ve tried it all. Constant physical anxiety symptoms all day every day. I know the physical stuff is anxiety and that doesn’t scare me anymore. Does any of this make sense?
Dude I have the same, looking in 1st person view, inside my head looking to the outside. Specially looking at people, I don't really feel that much connection to anyone anymore. Really Weird!
Can anyone please summarise the advice provided in the manual?
What does DPDR recovery look like ? I’ve been in it for 4 months and the more I’ve gotten an understanding of it , the more I notice I’m having longer periods of times of not noticing it . And for four days I still had it , BUT I actually felt normal . I would be in public and people actually felt real to me . Everything felt so normal and then I think I subconsciously got stressed again and the dissociation got sensitized for a few days after that but now that my stress is back down again It’s not as sensitized . It goes up and down . Does that sound like recovery ? Even though it’s up and down . Some days it’s more sensitized than others but other days I’m not noticing it , and for once in 4 months I had those 4 days where I still had it , but I not only was able to look past it but I actually FELT like life was normal .
Read this Ambreigh, I think you'll find it very useful 😊
www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
@ambreighh9436 what are you doing for it?
What I would like to ask to Finn and to you too Sean is how have you guys managed to still be able to play music. I’ve watched some of your videos by now and they’ve become a life changer, the improvement on my condition overall was massive. But I’m still completely unable to play, and I’m a professional musician, which makes my life completely disfuncional. Did dpdr alter your playing in any level like that?
Yep, with recovery you get 100% back to normal, including playing music or anything else you're passionate about 😊 Here's another musician interview you might find helpful: th-cam.com/video/m6nonW8C17s/w-d-xo.html
@@Dpmanual thank you.
@dpmanual , many people tell not to think about that but if we dont think, how it will go? as we have problems like problem in managing daily routine, work etc. so if we not think, howit will be cured
Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@dpmanual, I feel disconnected from my family..earlier I used to call them from time to time but now I dnt call them often..what's wrong with. Me..can u explain
Don’t worry, feelings of disconnection like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
Would you recommend watching these videos if one is struggling with DPDR then? Or not really?
Good question.
Great question Brittney! I think it depends on where you are in your recovery process. If you're just finding out what DPDR is, they can be a great explainer and reminder that you can and will recover. If you're closer towards recovery and have understood and internalized what the condition it (and that you don't need to be afraid of it!), you could probably refer to them less and less. In general what I'd suggest is that you can use them as positive reinforcement, but you should be aiming to use them less and less in time (I explain this process at length in The DP Manual). And what you always want to avoid is going down TH-cam / Google research rabbitholes. Hope that helps! 😊
Hey Shaun! I just had one question. I experienced derealization for a few months and while it has mostly subsided, the existential thoughts have remained. I am a pretty religious person, but I am very concerned and anxious about simulation theory which would essentially make my religion false. A lot of people say “if your life was a simulation, what would it change.” But this would change my entire worldview. I’m just wondering if I can get back to my beliefs if I just let the thoughts be there and then come back to it in a couple months when my anxiety is lessened?
Hey! Don’t worry, existential / intrusive thoughts like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating and frightening but they are also temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
And yes, you will get 100% back to normal (including your religion / beliefs etc) too 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@DpmanualThank you so much, those articles helped a lot. Thank you so much for all you do, your videos have truly helped me get past some really rough times. God bless!
@@hayhayschannel2601 Happy to help! 😊
Dear shawn I have a doubt.... 10 months ago I had a panic attack during an evening likely around 8'o clock from that day onwards I'm very anxious while the sun goes down, getting intrusive thoughts, my nervous system will become super sensitive and fear of losing control...when the sun is setting down.... I'm have been like this for 10 months.... I don't know whether it's dpdr or not but i don't have any single symptom of dpdr other than this.... Is this just an anxiety or a kind of DPDR?? Your reply would be very appreciatable shaun....
Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down. It's very common for those levels to feel more intense at different times of day. I know it can be frightening but it's harmless and temporary and it will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/
@@Dpmanual thank you so much dear Shawn🙏
@@dreamign3828 Happy to help 😊
Mine was gone after two days.. the first day was pretty scary but somehow I managed to like it and it went away by it self next day morning.. the secret is to take advantage of it
Glad to hear you're feeling better 😊
@@Dpmanual no is back again
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@@Dpmanual sorry one question, i stop smoking weed. Are cannabis withdrawals worsening depersonalization?
@@stanjavorsky7151 I'd strongly suggest avoiding weed at least until you're 100% recovered 😊
Is it normal to Just jump in dp/Dr and Out ? Its like a few hours im in IT and a then I kinda "jump" Out .
Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/
Hi, did DPDR cause symptoms like chronic fatigue and feeling like collapsing/seeing stars when you stand up?
Hi Chelsea, feelings of exhaustion are very common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions:
www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-exhaustion-and-muscle-pain/
If they're persistent or distressing please don't hesitate to speak to a medical health professional.
So me trying and searching for a solution is what keeping this dpdr alive? Like I'm always looking for the next therapy or deit or holistic stuff or coures to cure my dpdr and anxiety!
Hi Brett 😊 As with all anxiety-based conditions, constantly researching it can actually keep the anxiety going. Read this carefully:
www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
@@Dpmanual yeah definitely don't get on the forms! But through the years I've tried acupuncture working out therapists two different courses energy healing like I keep looking for something to fix this too bad you keeping me in the loop?? And I really just need to say and feel and do whatever and not try to fix it?
Am from Nigeria,Am being experiencing for 8yrs now,am trying my best to recover 😢can alcohol make it more worst?
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-alcohol-cause-depersonalization/
Does people with dpdr has problem planning and doing the routinr activities as i feel i dnt know what to do at proper time..i cabt plan nd do things lika a habit
Don't worry, concentration + memory issues are very common with DPDR 😊 I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
@@Dpmanual so our daily activities r linked to memory?
What do u feel with dp Dr ?
Hi Shawn does it affect words and choice making what i mean thinking became almost impossible reading was like impossible i would try read but didnt understand what i was reading watching movies was the same couldn't follow the plot and it made me more anxious i became isolated i didnt recognize my self in the mirror but making sentences and finding words was the most scary it really made me feel alone 😔😔😔😔
Don't worry Matthew, concentration + memory issues like that are very common with DPDR 😊 I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
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@@matthewberry1900 😊😊
Does our old habits gets destroyed in dpdr?as I cannot do all that which I used to do
Not destroyed, it's just temporarily hard to focus on our old habits when we're in the middle of anxiety + DPDR 😊 You will get completely back to normal with your old habits as your recovery continues 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
@@Dpmanual but why i cant do my old habits like travelling, listening songs
@@mugdhasingh6696 You can and will get all your old habits back as your recovery continues 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I'm very confused, I really don't understand why I'm experiencing these. How will it all go away after I get better? Can you help me?
Don't worry, you can and will get 100% back to normal as you recover, read this carefully 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
I have been suffering for past 15 years and have been on medication for almost 9 years now. I have gained 30kg weight n lost self esteem.
None of you seem to have taken any medication.....the medicine suppress energy level.n will to exert....
Kindly share how to get rid of the medication
I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
I think everyone has their different main symptoms .i experience vision problem , numbness but my main symptom is memory loss and brain function . like i can't function like normal people i forget everything . Please reply if it is the same case with anyone.
Don’t worry, worries about loss of memory and brain function are super common with DPDR. I know they can be scary but they will fade away and stop completely as you recover 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
Yes you are not alone! Mine is exactly the same
@@themaxscript1621 thank you for replying how long have you been in it?
this is the only recovery story where depression was mentioned. my main problem now is the overwhelming feelings of depression. i don't know how to handle it should i just go on with my life and ignore it or should i take medication? i have suffered for 5 months without medication it will be so bad for me to take them now.
I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication. But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual thank you for you reply, you're truly dedicated to helping people recover, i saw thousands of anxiety related videos none of the other channels offers an honest attempt to help people recover.
I appreciate you and this channel so much and from a screen writer to a film director i hope one day we can work on something, i have been working on a killer fantasy for years now 😁.
@@elkhalilmadani5889 So glad you've found the channel helpful! And keep up the good work with the scripts, looking forward to seeing what you come up with! 😊
Hey, is it normal for me to get triggered when I hear a car drive by, hear rain, look in the mirror or at my hands or just hear my own voice? I'm very scared of myself sometimes like I'm not really myself. I'm scared that I'm going insane and that things will stay the way they are now forever. What if i have forgotten what my life was like before dpdr and i can never recover because of it?? I’m only 14 i'm afraid i've ruined my life forever.
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, don't worry, feelings of hyperawareness are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions. I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
my dp dr triggers the fear of when it gets dark or when it rains is this normal?
Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 Remember that ultimately, DPDR is just a symptom of anxiety so when the symptoms vary, it's just your anxiety levels going up and down. I know it might seem difficult to believe but you actually have complete control over it 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/
Did/does anyone have sound symptoms to? Best way I can describe is when a sound happens there like thunder while hearing the sound?
Yes, it feels kinda the same like with vision where the senses are overactive. I feel some unexpected sounds are super loud
@@bredestav4645 ahh ok, do u have racing thoughts all the time from the moment you wake up? This is the third time I’ve had dpdr😴
Don't worry, hyperawareness of your aural and visual fields are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions 😊 Read through these articles:
www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
www.dpmanual.com/articles/tinnitus-and-depersonalization
as of this year, it's my 7th year as well.
At first, it was constant anxiety, panic attacks and fucked up vision problems... but eventually anxiety faded away but depression took me over.
I still remember having MRI scan on my brain and seeing an optometrist only to find nothing.
I used to visit doctors so frequently that eventually, few of them started calling me hypochondriac, so i started to hate doctors and think of them as incompetant.
After that, I don't even bring up about my DPDR (doctors don't even know what it is). My family doctor to this day, don't know of my DPDR. She only deals with my anxiety and depression.
Thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear you've been pillar to post with trying to find an explanation for the condition. It can be very frustrating to be told that nothing is wrong when you absolutely don't feel that way. But don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it. Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
How do we fight it
Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DPDR recovery there 😊
@dpmanual, as u said that u njoyed your life and did things like trekking...but I don't feel interest doing anything ...why so?
I have cognitive issues also since the onset of dpdr..i cant apply my brain and think sharply..is this a symptom of this?in my daily life also i cant apply my intelligence
Don't worry, concentration + memory issues are very common with DPDR 😊 I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
@@Dpmanual but not thinking sharply is not concentration
@@mugdhasingh6696 Being unable to concentrate can make you feel like you're not thinking sharply 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
@@Dpmanual I have a problem
That I have difficulty grasping information and retrieving it in my mind..I think it is not about concentration..it is very difficult to understand things even simpler things sometimes...I feel my brain is not working fine and I can't process information...can u let me know what's happening
@@mugdhasingh6696 Again, issues are very common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as your recovery continues: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 😊
Can dpdr make someone confused and dont know whats going on at all and make them believe its not dpdr
Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
What if it’s the existential thoughts that triggered it and keep giving you anxiety/dpdr? I can ignore dpdr most of the time Iv had it before years ago but along with existential anxiety’s it’s like this cycle combination.. I feel hyperaware of conciousness/existence in general and it gives constant anxiety and then the depersonalization/derealization sensations make it so much worse and feel so real
I experienced the same thing
@@jacobj3674 what was your experience?
Don't worry Courtney, it doesn't matter what triggered / perpetuated the DPDR, it's still the same condition and you can always recover 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/
@@Dpmanual How does dpdr stop though when you can’t stop obsessing over conciousness? Thinking you’ve opened a box you can’t close
@@Dpmanual did you experience lots of floaters?
Does dpdr also cause mental images?
It can cause intense thoughts, yes. It does not visual hallucinations:
www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@Dpmanual thank you so much for your response, I think I may also have hppd, which I see goes with depersonalization
@@youknowihadtodoitonem5237 Happy to help 😊
I think I've had depersonalization for like... 5-6 years?
Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/
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.
Which medication helps?
You don’t need medication to recover, but I’ve been taking bupropion and it just dims down the anxiety a bit. Puts some of the thoughts more towards the back of your mind
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/
Did you ask him if you truly get back to normal?
th-cam.com/video/tW53ZVwjXO4/w-d-xo.html 😊
His answer is like "he doesn't think about dpdr anymore" not that he recovered ?
@@EdenUptonnew www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/ 😊
But why it took 7 years
Read this carefully 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Not many people have 1hr plus to listen to this. Also massive focus on what you did “wrong” Vs what was implemented that was critical for recovery. Just some feedback, would be much more helpful if it was max 25 mins and more focused. The man who recovered though- Irish guy is very funny!
Thanks for your suggestion, I'll keep that in mind 😊
The only thing i'm struggling with is my vision, Do you think it will go away?
Don’t worry, visual symptoms are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/
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Am I the only one who never lost appetite? Man...at least I would have got rid of a few pounds!
Also racing thoughts 24/7?
Yep, racing thoughts are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual thank you, I’ll give it a read. Did u also have racing thoughts 24/7 for two years? And Like random scenarios of conversations with people? It’s super weird
@@nfactive1619 Yes, absolutely 😊www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/
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So we have to stop watching your video ,in fact?
@dpmanual
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