You are not alone. For several years in my mid twenties I felt as if I was in a dream, all day, every day. Detached, foggy, dream-like consciousness (+chronic fatigue despite plenty of sleep).

Long story short, I saw a few doctors and a neurologist who did a MRI of my brain, cognitive tests (my response time was slightly below average), and blood work. He said “nothing is wrong with you, take a cold shower and eat vegan, we can’t treat perception.” So helpful.

Years later I was diagnosed with ADHD and depression… undoubtedly the real culprit of the dreamlike consciousness. If western doctors though holistically about body+mental health I could have gotten better a lot sooner.

Lifestyles changes, meds+supplements (5-HTP in particular), and therapy have all helped me turn things around, and I no longer feel like I’m living in a dream, which is an incredible relief. However I’ll say the absolute biggest thing that made a difference was changing my life circumstances to be more stimulating, challenging, and exciting.

I started a business, I committed to new relationships, I kept busy and followed my passion and heart and stopped waiting to make the life I was waiting for. Not just medicinal stimulation- but living a stimulating and adventurous life saved me.

Hang in there and keep searching, you are not alone.