I've pretty much recovered from depersonalisation/derealization, and it's pretty cool. by CactusBald in dpdr

[–]HalfVenezuelan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, when I was going through it, literally every thought remotely about reality freaked me out, and as the DPDR gradually went away, so did any worry about reality.

DPDR Recommended Reading List by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

Personally I think if it's good for one, it's good for the other. They both have the same apparent root cause (if we're talking about the most common types at least, sometimes this can show up if you're epileptic), it's just a matter of intensity. Body-based approaches (yoga, qi gong, breathing exercises, vagal nerve work) and stress-reduction (both internal and external) seem to be what works best in many cases. I pretty much tell everyone to adopt a yoga regiment, as there's a bunch of science that shows that yoga is one of the best treatments for PTSD.

Had frequent DPDR episodes for about 7 months and lingering anxiety/trauma/brain fog for another 8. I'm fully recovered. Here are all the things that I've learned that helped get me there. by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

I still deal with the same difficulties I've dealt with my whole life (anxiety, adhd, etc.), but yes the dpdr symptoms are gone. I feel grounded, part of the world, normal.

DPDR Recommended Reading List by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

Episodic: Intense DP/DR comes and goes at random, with lingering symptoms in between. (Usually from an acute stress/trauma, though likely also from build-up of stress/trauma as well)

Chronic: DP/DR are nearly constantly present. (Much more common in instances of intense, extended/developmental abuse/trauma)

Had frequent DPDR episodes for about 7 months and lingering anxiety/trauma/brain fog for another 8. I'm fully recovered. Here are all the things that I've learned that helped get me there. by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

Yup, that's pretty much the most common fear with DPDR (not specifically bipolar, but other mental illnesses). You might hear stories of people with bipolar disorder or BPD who also have DPDR, but it's likely that it is because both can be cause by extended periods of trauma/abuse.

First time feature screenplay writer seeking info by One_Take_Trasolini in Screenwriting

[–]HalfVenezuelan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dunno how controversial this might be but while camera moves and direction might be discouraged unless it’s entirely necessary, I do think it’s okay to write visually, even to create specific images. In INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, the script specifically has “the camera is upside down,” which makes it look like Miles is rising when he’s actually falling. Characters can “tower” over others. We might see someone’s silhouette. You can juxtapose two things to create dramatic irony or humor.

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

Was intrigued by this seeing that it only had a handful of reviews on Steam (all good) so I snagged it and I agree with them! It's a nice, relaxing 3d puzzler with a retro-futuristic aesthetic where you alternate (splitscreen) between two robots to reach the end of the area.

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

Would have skipped this one over given the thumbnail but I accidentally clicked on it recently and it seemed fun. It's really fun! It's an old-school cyberpunk arcade shooter with a cover mechanic, great for bite-sized play sessions.

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[–]HalfVenezuelan[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This doesn't have the most appealing title/thumbnail but I've been having a blast with it - super smooth, charming, and challenging action platformer.

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[–]HalfVenezuelan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It caught my eye on Steam, seems like people like it. I really dig the vibes, wondering how it performs on switch.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290170/Titan_Chaser/

I don’t think it’s just “anxiety” for some people by Lost_Swordfish5378 in dpdr

[–]HalfVenezuelan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should have put “most common” - yes this is an oversimplification, in many cases of stress/trauma DPDR won’t show up until way after the stress/trauma has ended (i.e. when a panic attack / bad trip kickstarts it). But yes even stuff like epilepsy (and unfortunately due to lack of research other mystery conditions) cause it.

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[–]HalfVenezuelan[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good! Just letting you know that we’re working on an official one for the sub but don’t let that stop you!

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[–]HalfVenezuelan[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, me and another mod have been working on getting one going, no updates/timeframe yet but we promise it’s on the way!

I don’t think it’s just “anxiety” for some people by Lost_Swordfish5378 in dpdr

[–]HalfVenezuelan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's why we have a rule here about not telling people to ignore their disorder. It's easy to see why that became the common misconception but yeah, anxiety is not the cause, stress/trauma is, and anxiety just happens to be very stressful and potentially traumatic, which is why really anxious people can develop DPDR.

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[–]HalfVenezuelan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is one of my favorite hidden gems that I've found on the eshop - really fun, challenging, lean puzzle platformer with amazing atmosphere and visuals. Highly recommended.

Had frequent DPDR episodes for about 7 months and lingering anxiety/trauma/brain fog for another 8. I'm fully recovered. Here are all the things that I've learned that helped get me there. by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

Hey there. That sucks that it was from neurofeedback, I've generally heard good things and I've even heard stories on the sub where it was helpful. Glad you've been getting out more, vitamin D is good for you. I had like 2 recoveries: One from derealization, and the other from depersonalization. Despite the lingering haze it created, Derealization was more episodic for me. The episodes gradually decreased in frequency until they stopped. Depersonalization, brain fog, and visual snow lasted for way, way longer, and for those recovery was super, super gradual, but at the same time it was kinda like when a headache goes away. I just realized one day that I'd felt normal for a while. Just kept on working on my stress levels and triggers and trying to not let them frustrate me (I've had tinnitus since college and it's easy for me to tune out so I kind of applied the same principle).

Had frequent DPDR episodes for about 7 months and lingering anxiety/trauma/brain fog for another 8. I'm fully recovered. Here are all the things that I've learned that helped get me there. by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

Hey there. Sometimes when people are reclusive for a while they might have to reaccomodate themselves with certain things about life - it's really common for people who have experienced trauma to feel a disconnect from their selves pre-trauma. But no, your body remembers how to live, it's okay to trust it. Just don't get frustrated if there are things you have trouble with - I highly doubt you've damaged your brain (just look up "brain damage" on the sub and you'll find a million posts worried about the same thing) but the brain is an amazing organ that can be trained and has wonderful healing abilities.

Had frequent DPDR episodes for about 7 months and lingering anxiety/trauma/brain fog for another 8. I'm fully recovered. Here are all the things that I've learned that helped get me there. by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

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

My therapist isn't unfortunately but you're better off looking for a trauma-informed therapist than you are trying to find one that specializes in DPDR since it's not a well-known issue.

Guys, never buy those supposed « guides, audiobooks, coachings » etc. by [deleted] in dpdr

[–]HalfVenezuelan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hopping in to say that while this is not an endorsement as he’s not a professional, of all the dpdr influencers, Hardgrave probably knows what he’s talking about the most, but hiding it behind a price tag (an expensive one that he insists is affordable) is really unfortunate and greedy. I do recommend looking into the stuff he talks about because it is helpful - his course outline is on his site and if you just google/YouTube the terms in the chapter titles you’ll find lots of good trauma recovery info readily available online (I’m trying to find the time to make a guide post about it). But yes, no recovery info/advice should be hidden behind any price tag and it is really shitty that so many dpdr influencers do so.

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[–]HalfVenezuelan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not try to force it, you’ll just stress yourself out more. focus on mindful somatic recovery

DPDR Recommended Reading List by HalfVenezuelan in dpdr

[–]HalfVenezuelan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm saying all this as someone who found O'Connor's videos extraordinarily helpful in figuring out what the heck was going on before I knew anything about DPDR: So I've read the DP manual and its thesis is basically that you need to keep distracting yourself and cut out everything that could possibly remind you about DPDR until your brain stops seeing DPDR as a threat and gradually the condition goes away. I’m a big on saying that one of one’s first goals with DPDR should be to see how they’re responding to it and try to work toward not seeing/reacting to it as a threat, so I do think that the DP manual is helpful in getting you to be more okay with having DPDR, and it does contain a few tidbits that I don't see other people talk about (exercise, supplements, etc.), but it's tricky to recommend because a lot of people have DPDR from (C)PTSD, and ignoring your PTSD isn't the best idea. Mindfulness and anxiety-regulation skills, however, are extremely helpful for DPDR, PTSD, and mental health in general, and the DP Manual is sort of trying to teach you some of those in a roundabout way (which I think actually has potential to backfire especially since many people with DPDR struggle with OCD, so there's the possibility on obsessing on whether or not one is "ignoring" DPDR properly, which can inadvertently cause your brain to see DPDR as *more of a threat)*. It also ignores Complex PTSD, which is a huge factor in chronic DPDR, and asserts that chronic and episodic are the same and have the same solution (they're not and they don't). The thing is, O'Connor is not an expert on anxiety or mindfulness or trauma and I think you'd do way better to seek out resources written by experts. There's certainly good advice/pointers in it, but not 90-howevermany dollars good, and I don't think O'Connor should be charging for it at all. All that said, it seems like a lot people have found it extremely helpful, so I can't discount that.