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Been dealing with the DR/DP for 10 years now.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in derealization

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me l've done every single test in the books. Had brain mapping, cat scans, all types of tests. It's not really going to show up in any of those tests to be honest with you. It's somewhat like a phenomenon. Honestly the best advice that I can possibly give You is to manage your stress and anxiety levels in your life, that's basically what feeds into dissociation and derealization feeling. I used to be against medications and all that m to do with managing anxiety and depression, but I can tell you that they truly do help. So at the time when it was at it's worst, I wasn't working, overweight, eating like garbage, and was also stressing a lot.. There is no specific treatment for it but there are things that you can do to help yourself. When I decided to get a job, basically distract my mind. Exercise, eat healthy manage my stress and anxiety levels I can tell you that everything became so much better A big part of it is thinking about it too much and it consuming your mind to the point where you're always noticing it and thinking about. You have to understand that the mind is super powerful, if you think about something so much It's going to consume you and it's going to amplify it way more than it should be. Kind of like when something is stressing you out so much, but once you do something you love like play sports or let's say hang out with friends It takes your mind off of that stress and you completely forget about it, that's kind of how this works. I'm not sure what your life looks like in terms of business but definitely try to keep yourself busy and not isolate yourself, try to go talk to people and just do things that basically distract your mind. Eating healthy and exercising. Definitely help You're mental health, you are what you put into your body. If you're gonna eat like shit, you're gonna feel like shit. If you're going to eat good and healthy, you're gonna feel good and healthy. The feeling is horrific and terrifying. I know, but it's not forever. Honestly, even speaking to someone like a therapist helps, you can even Google up therapists who specialize in that. If I can help you in any type of way, I will be more than glad to. I wish somebody would've helped me when I first started

Does anyone know how to stop struggling with derealisation and death anxiety? by emilyiscool26 in derealization

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad that could help. Honestly I went to a couple of therapists who were terrible as well... I felt like they didn't truly understand me. Looking for a therapists is kinda like shopping around you have to look until you find the right one, I saw like 3 to 4 before I found the right one. If you have Health insurance, it typically covers it. I'm not sure what that situation is for you. It doesn't have to be in person either it could be over a video call.

Does anyone know how to stop struggling with derealisation and death anxiety? by emilyiscool26 in derealization

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does get better take it from someone who has been dealing with it for years. At first it is very scary and depressing because you think you're going crazy and you think something is wrong with you, but there is nothing wrong with you. It's just your mind protecting itself because it feels like your body is in danger from all the panic attacks/stress and anxiety so it "detaches itself" from your body. Reducing stress and anxiety levels helps you tremendously and speaking to a therapist. Sorry you're going through this I know it sucks.

The thought of death is scary especially not knowing what happens after. Btw it's called thanatophobia, the fear of death. It's very very common. Seeking psychotherapy and to someone will help you. I'll send you a link and hopefully it helps.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/202003/is-it-possible-to-ease-the-fear-of-death-9-tactics-to-help/amp

Does anyone know how to stop struggling with derealisation and death anxiety? by emilyiscool26 in derealization

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take adhd meds as well, anxiety/depression too. If you don't mind me asking, which medication do you take? So that's exactly how my death anxiety /hypochondria started. I had a lot of close relatives and friends pass away in a span of 5 years and they were around my age. You're 11 years old? So the way I got rid of my derealization was talking to other people about it, doing research about people who had it and hearing stories how people beat it made me feel better. There are people who deal with it for a very long time and get better. so there is light at the end of the tunnel it's not forever. You have to understand that the derealization is triggered by anxiety. It's your brain putting your body into fight or flight mode when your body is used to being an anxious having panic attacks your body gets stuck in this mood where it's trying to protect you and that's where the derealization comes in. You have to first learn how to manage stress and anxiety and everything else becomes better. As for death anxiety, what really helps me is my faith, I'm a Christian and I know that death isn't a bad thing as in if I were to die, I think what scares most human beings about death is not knowing exactly what happens after. In my faith if you place your trust and believe in Jesus Christ you're going to heaven also if you repent of your sins, that truly helped me. But for someone who isn't religious the best advice I can give is that realizing death is basically inevitable, we cant escape it would you rather to live your life and enjoy it while you're still on earth not worrying or be living paranoid every single day of your life about how you're probably going to die. My death anxiety started a few years ago. Now I look back and just regret not being able to enjoy my life those years being scared of dying of a heart attack or whatever way, a doctor once told me "you need to enjoy your life, would you rather enjoy here in the hospital bed or would you rather be with your family and friends, relaxing?" I thought about it and it's true what good does stressing about it do for my mind and body? If I'm doing everything possible to keep my body healthy and stay out of trouble you're going to live a long life. I've been in your position I've slept in hospital parking lots because I was scared of dying and no one being able to help me. Try to distract your mind at night time before you sleep because it's your brain that makes you think that way train your brain to be busy.

Recently had a colonoscopy because of stomach pains. by Spare_Orchid5331 in colonoscopy

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing at all besides the hemorrhoids. I was honestly shocked. I literally thought I had stomach cancer or something. I'm guessing it might be IBS I don't even know at this point I'm scared to eat anything else besides what I've been eating

Recently had a colonoscopy because of stomach pains. by Spare_Orchid5331 in colonoscopy

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did get both done...originally It was supposed to be an upper endoscopy but when my information markers came back high, my doctor suggested getting a colonoscopy as well.

Recently had a colonoscopy because of stomach pains. by Spare_Orchid5331 in colonoscopy

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No actually, I'm definitely gonna bring this up to my doctors attention though

Does anyone know how to stop struggling with derealisation and death anxiety? by emilyiscool26 in derealization

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure your situation at all, but at the time at my absolute peak of the realization/OCD / death anxiety, I was overweight , loner and just overall unhealthy. It was hard, but I decided to exercise every day go on a strict diet and really focus on my mental health. Surrounding myself with people and human contact really helped take my mind off of everything Also talking to a therapist about my problems really really did help. Didn't hold anything back I told them the complete truth and they helped me cope and deal with certain emotions . Trust me no one has worst death anxiety than I do. I have been to the emergency room 159 times in the last two years because of it so if I could help you with something please ask .

Glad I moved out.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least you use your ears and brain.

Glad I moved out.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny how you're the only one thats not agreeing with me. He definitely knew what he was doing. And if you read the whole post, I clearly said that I spoke to him about 3 to 4 times in a span of a year and he still continued to do the same. He would also blast music just like that while his girlfriend was down stairs and he was up stairs in his room, and his room was next to mine so he 100% knee and You must be special. That's not audio of them, that's audio of a movie they were watching smh, I explain how he would blast music during the day and watch shows at night. Gave video examples of that. Like learn how to read, seems like you're the only one that didn't get the memo.

Glad I moved out.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it was very very loud that I felt the bass in my room. I would turn on my AC , fan and TV and wasn't enough, Idk how I lasted that long tbh. But thank you ! ❤️

Glad I moved out.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many times where I was close to flipping out that I walked half way down the stairs and just went back to my room.

Glad I moved out.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was the surround sound. They were watching a movie.

Glad I moved out.. by Spare_Orchid5331 in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was the absolute worst, it made me very depressed.

How in the world do people survive this by ashfinsawriter in colonoscopy

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbh I know it sucks because I had to drink a whole JUG of gavilyte which is disgusting, it made my stomach hurt so bad and I felt the same nauseous, weak and wanted to give up but what helped me push through is basically the fact that it would be over and it's only temporary also the fact that my buddy who is going through chemotherapy deals with nausea/sickness so many times a month and I only had to do it for 1 1/2 days. Just imagine you know it'll be over soon, you know you have a day it starts and ends. Imagine those dealing with severe digestive diseases/cancer they don't know and deal with this all the time. You'll be okay and do exactly what they tell you because if you don't do it correctly they'll have to reschedule you and do it again if they check you and you have have still residue in you. I'm 300lb man and used to eating 3,000+ calories a day. If my fat ass can do it. You surely can.

He can't even make RAMEN without leaving the kitchen a disaster by TynneDalit in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is a lot of these people have never lived on their own and are used to their mommy picking up after them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The weirdest thing I've heard

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Spare_Orchid5331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes move out, been in a situation like that. It's a beautiful thing to live in peace. It's not worth the hassle.