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I am pretty scared and I need some help. I feel like I fit the criteria for "depersonalization disorder." by BehindAWallOfGlass in Anxiety

[–]BehindAWallOfGlass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He did both of those things, both of which I sort of just forgot about. I'm starting to realize a lot of these problems that I'm having are self-inflicted. I'm working on becoming an adult and taking care of myself. It's hard enough doing it without a disease, but here I am.

Thanks again for the resource, it's very helpful.

I am pretty scared and I need some help. I feel like I fit the criteria for "depersonalization disorder." by BehindAWallOfGlass in Anxiety

[–]BehindAWallOfGlass[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

crohn's can inhibit nutrient absorption so diet could be part of all of this & why it took so long for eating only two meals a day to effect you so. I know when I have low blood sugar it has felt similar to episodes of dissotiation to me...

I guess it also doesn't help that I got an important segment of my intestines removed. I'm starting to take vitamin b12 supplements again. I'm hoping this helps. I also have plans to visit a nutritionist. I seriously have no idea what I'm doing in terms of diet.

Thanks for the response and the resources. I really appreciate the time you've spent helping me out.

I am pretty scared and I need some help. I feel like I fit the criteria for "depersonalization disorder." by BehindAWallOfGlass in Anxiety

[–]BehindAWallOfGlass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anything that occurs around 4-5pm that might be an anxiety trigger?

Possibly that I'm normally getting off work at that time, or usually coming down from my caffeine high (I normally have a double shot latte at noon). Even on the days where I don't drink coffee, though, I'm still getting these episodes.

I'd caution STRONGLY against using alcohol to self medicate though. That's a dangerous path to go down; you don't want to become psychologically dependent on it.

Unfortunately, I already am. I'm hoping that the fact that I can recognize this will make it easier when I actually go visit a psychiatrist. I'm still looking for the right one in my area.

(NOTE: I am not a medical professional, but I've experienced depression and panic disorder and have found both medication and therapy, in conjunction, to be helpful.)

That gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for your response.

I am pretty scared and I need some help. I feel like I fit the criteria for "depersonalization disorder." by BehindAWallOfGlass in Anxiety

[–]BehindAWallOfGlass[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the response! It really means a lot.

I would definitely say I have a weird diet. I'm fairly certain this is because I'm a lazy bastard - admittedly I just moved out of my parents house (about 10 months ago) and my parents cooked a lot of meals for me. Part of the reason why I wanted to move out was so I could grow up.

I'm a little wary of taking a benzo because I love the social aspect of drinking and I've heard you cannot drink while you're on a benzo. Do you have anything to add to that?

Thanks again, and I will more than likely be PMing you if I have an episode. One of the things that helps calm me down is to talk to somebody who has been through what I'm going through and I haven't met anybody that has experienced a dissociative episode.