Posted by Elle2021 on December 30, 2003, at 5:54:58
In reply to depersonalization? derealization?, posted by Emme on December 28, 2003, at 23:36:14
Yes, I have experienced that. It's common among people with axiety problems. It might be helpful to ask your doctor for an anti-anxiety, like Ativan (Lorazepam). This seems to help my depersonalization. I don't get it as often anymore, but it is definitely a feeling I don't miss. You mentioned it might make it easier to commit suicide. I don't think I ever felt like killing myself while I was experiencing it, that might be something to discuss with your doctor.
Elle
> This is getting a little freaky. Creepy. I constantly feel like I am walking around in a dream. Like nothing is real. I don't like the sound of my voice because it sounds detached from my body. This has been going on for a couple of days. I've had this before, but to a milder degree and for shorter periods of time (like maybe an hour or two when tired).
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> I am guessing it must be stress-related. I'm worried about a lot of things and feel like my life is going to become a disaster. No hallucinations, and I'm able to interact normally with people even though I feel verrry odd.
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> Other people feel this? What do you do for this?? I don't really want to bother my pdoc during her week off at home, especially if it would requre a med change - I'd want to discuss it in the office.
> I think it will cause an extra suicide risk - if life feels so unreal, then it would be easier to dispense with it. But I'm not about to do anything (I do have New Year's plans after all), so going to a hospital really isn't necessary at the moment. I guess I just want to hear what someone else has to say about it. Thanks.
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