The only reason you think of those things is because your mind is frantically trying to interpret a strange -- but perfectly natural -- reaction to stress and anxiety. Depersonalization has about as much to do with philosophy as heart palpitations or muscle tension do. It's just a symptom of anxiety -- that's all!
This simple fact is the most important thing to understand and accept. Possibly the most frightening thing about experiencing Depersonalization and unreality is not the feeling itself - but the fear that you may never get out of it.
You may have scary thoughts like 'My life feels like a dream and I'll never wake up'. But the fact is that Depersonalization is a very common, and typically very transient feeling.
And most people who experience it do so at times of trauma or intense stress for only a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism to allow yourself to get out of a dangerous situation a burning building etc without being emotionally overwhelmed. The only thing that makes it stick around is intense analysis of the feeling, which can happen as a result of a bad drug experience, an intense panic attack etc.
I'm certainly not diminishing the difficulty of the experience of DP -- the feelings of seeing reality from behind a pane of glass , stuck in a dream etc can be extremely difficult to live with -- I know this all too well! But it's important to remember that despite what you may come across in various forums , there is absolutely nothing inherently permanent about Depersonalization.
As I've said, it's a natural defensive function of the brain that's designed to be temporary. So the feelings themselves are a common and normal symptom of anxiety. Especially when you're trying to go about your day; working, socializing etc. Using alcohol in excess, using recreational drugs, or experiencing a withdrawal from drugs can trigger vivid dreams, often nightmares.
In addition to stress and anxiety, other mental health conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia , are associated with vivid dreams. Physical illnesses, like heart disease and cancer , have also been associated with vivid dreams. Many pregnant women say they experience vivid dreams, especially during the early days of their pregnancy. Normally, vivid dreams are nothing to worry about. Sometimes they may only affect you during a certain part of your life.
But negative vivid dreams, especially if they last for weeks or months, can be emotionally disturbing and disruptive to your sleep. And that can cause health problems. In many cases, these dreams will go away over time. But if your vivid dreams are causing you emotional distress or physical problems, you might benefit from medical treatment or lifestyle modifications.
Schedule an appointment with your doctor or a sleep specialist to try to determine what treatments or lifestyle modifications are right for you. If your vivid dreams are caused by an underlying mental or physical health condition, you can reduce your risk of vivid dreams by treating that condition. Eating well, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough sleep, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, drinking enough water, and looking after your mental health can help prevent vivid dreams.
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, but some people are better at coping with it than others. If you feel that your stress and anxiety levels are out of control, you might want to consider:. A racing mind can result in vivid dreams and sometimes nightmares.
This treatment is often used for people experiencing vivid dreams, especially nightmares, as a result of trauma. Your mental healthcare provider will ask you to continue playing over the new, nonthreatening ending to the dream in your mind.
Depersonalization-derealization disorder can be severe and may interfere with relationships, work and other daily activities. The main treatment for depersonalization-derealization disorder is talk therapy psychotherapy , although sometimes medications also are used.
Persistent and recurrent episodes of depersonalization or derealization or both cause distress and problems functioning at work or school or in other important areas of your life. During these episodes, you are aware that your sense of detachment is only a feeling and not reality.
The experience and feelings of the disorder can be difficult to describe. Worry about "going crazy" can cause you to become preoccupied with checking that you exist and determining what's actually real. Symptoms usually begin in the mid- to late teens or early adulthood. Depersonalization-derealization disorder is rare in children and older adults. Episodes of depersonalization-derealization disorder may last hours, days, weeks or even months at a time. In some people, these episodes turn into ongoing feelings of depersonalization or derealization that may periodically get better or worse.
Passing feelings of depersonalization or derealization are common and aren't necessarily a cause for concern. But ongoing or severe feelings of detachment and distortion of your surroundings can be a sign of depersonalization-derealization disorder or another physical or mental health disorder. The exact cause of depersonalization-derealization disorder isn't well-understood.
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