Posted by Jasmineneroli on August 7, 2004, at 1:01:45
In reply to Re: depersonalization help needed, posted by Camille Dumont on August 6, 2004, at 8:30:53
I completely agree with Camille's advice....the only way I can deal with attacks of depersonalization is to actually grab hold of something (in stores, I've actually hugged pillars/posts!). I too, feel grounded by this physical act. It's like pulling my mind back into my body, by touching something solid. Otherwise I feel like I'll "float away" forever or faint. Blinking my eyes tightly over and over sometimes also works.
Good luck with the Lexapro, hope this is just a transitory nuisance SE of the drug. For me, depersonalization is part of my anxiety disorder :(. I'm almost used to it!
Best wishes
Jas
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