Posted by Emme on January 2, 2004, at 23:53:56
In reply to Re: depersonalization? derealization?, posted by JohnFromCalifornia on January 2, 2004, at 21:49:52
> > 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.
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> Emme,are you in your twenties by any chance? I had episodes like yours frequently then. Pure anxiety. I had REALLY nasty panic attacks. But nobody talked about that stuff in those days (70s). I didn't get treatement and it went away on its own.Actually no, I'm in my thirties. I did have panic attacks in my twenties. Nasty things that would wake me up in the middle of the night with an electric zinging sensation down my spine and then the full blown attack would set in, complete with an adrenaline rush from hell. I was lucky - it only went on for a few months. Since then, I only get one once every few years. What I'm feeling now isn't an anxiety attack (thank goodness!), but I'm sure it's anxiety related.
> I continue to suffer from depression though, and some lower-level anxiety. My recommendation would be to find a top-notch p-doc and work with them.
I'm lucky there. She's a top notch psychopharmacologist. I've been putting off calling her because I know she's taking a break for the holidays and I didn't think this qualified as a full-blown emergency, though it's definitely creepy. I'll see her in a couple of weeks unless I can't stand it and try to get in sooner.
> My life has worked out pretty well (I'm in my mid-50s now) but I still need help on this end. Thank goodness for the new meds that are coming along.
I'm glad to hear things are going well enough for you despite any lingering problems.
> Isn't this a great board? Good luck and hang in there!
Thank you.
Emme
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