Posted by pullmarine on November 14, 2000, at 23:42:48
In reply to Re: Derealization/Depersonalization, posted by macvxx on November 14, 2000, at 21:08:08
Hi,
I realize how hard DP/DR are. I've had two severe psychotic episodes that were in some ways similar to what you describe. They were treated with Haldol (the first time) and Risperdal (the second time). I would recommend the second option or other mild neuroleptics (Orap or Fluanxol). If your doctor prescribes risperdal, or haldol, make sure to start at the lowest doses possible, and make sure he gives you something for the side-effects.
You said: 'I wasn't like this before and now I am.' I must admit that I have not been the same since my experiences. Partially because of the severety of the psychotic episodes, and perhaps because I was mismedicated at very high doses of haldol, but I'm getting use to the person i've become. In many ways, what I am now is an improvement, I'm much more cautious about whom to trust, much less impulsive, and very stoic. There are still times when I just want to stick a bullet in my head, but usually, I think of my family and how much they need me around, and the feeling goes away. Sometimes, I am really suicidal for days on end.
Doctors haven't given me any solid answers either.
There are no solid answers. More importantly, are u given any medication? are you working? if not, how do you keep busy? Are you keeping a daily routine? are you still taking drugs (pot)? >
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you said: 'If you ever find out how to get rid of depersonalization and derealization, please let me know. 'In my case, these feelings were relatively short lived, and I'm sure they would have disappeared sooner or later whether or not they were treated.
If you're drinking booze or taking drugs, I'd recommend you to stop. The same if you're taking sleeping pills or anxiolitics.
YOu said:'I can't remember a time when I didn't feel this way. I'd sum it up as feeling that I'm not real and neither is anything else.'
I want you to now that I know two people who hear voices, they've come to accept the voices they hear and have just learned to live with it. What I'm trying to say is, that part of the answer may be in acceptance. It's not necessarily easy to learn to accept these things, but it is possible, and it is part of the strugle. However, acceptance does not necessarily mean not getting any treatment.
Do you also dissociate?
I've gone through it 3 times (one was very very brief).
Thinking about these unreal feelings only makes it worse for me, so I try to ignore it as best I can.
Indeed, so keep yourself busy, cook, clean, do violunteer work, read (harry potter), play with dogs and cats, pick up a new instrument or a new language.
If you've had this for a year, did the onset seem to be related to anything?
In my case, the onset was related to stress and other factors.
keep up the fight, and let me know how things go.
Best wishes,
JOHN
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