Sometimes, I feel as if am not myself. I look in mirrors and I am unfamiliar of what I see. Other times, when ever I walk to my classes at college I feel like I am just walking, but I am not there. It is kind of like I am on automatic pilot. I have had this so bad that at times, when I cross the streets, I dont even feel like I am control. It is like I can walk right out in front of a car bc everything around me seems very unreal. I dont know what is wrong with me. There have been times when my friends have conversation with me, and I can hear what they are saying, but it is like I am not even there. If I am a suffer of this illness, could someone please tell me the medication that a pyschologist would prescribe. At the moment I am scared 2 go 2 a shrink bc there are gonna think these sympoms are ludicrious. I dont know how I should explain these things to them. There are also time when I feel catatonic in situations. I just cant move. Someone please help!
2006-11-05 17:06:03 · 7 answers · asked by I <3 you 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
this might even sound stupid to you... but i think whats happening to you is not bad, but actually GOOD! believe me, what you have others try getting there through meditation, etc. it is being an observer to yourself, being conscious about your own consciousness. Control this feeling of observing yourself, and don't let it scare, this is natural and can give you so much peace. This whole thing of being the observer and the observed at the same time is at the core of spirituality. I think what you are experiencing is great, don't let it scare you, just learn to accept it and be comfortable with the feeling enough to control it. Try to find your consciousness in others. you didn't tell things like how old are you, etc... also when you seem to lose yourself, have you ever felt yourself in others?
2006-11-05 17:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by publically_private 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that you had some sort of low self esteem.That's why you felt so empty no matter what you do.I suggest you to keep a pet such as cats.Having pets can increase your level of awareness and alert.By giving them food and bath schedulely,this can help you to become a more sensitive person.Ibhaviour is common among individuals that has either very little or almost no friends at all.I guess building a friendship with a funny or philosophical people can also help.Another think that i believe could help you to overcome this problem is to add more oxigen supply to your brain by exercising regularly esspecially after dusk.Oh yes,another thing to add for the pet keeping,having pets makes you more compationate towards other beings.Best of luck.
2006-11-05 17:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by georgiasnakemaroon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't be afraid to go to a psychitrist.
They have heard bazzar things and they don't judge, they became a psychitrist so that they could help people. Thus they have heard everything and nothing you say would make them think less of you.
You really need to get some help. You might just have a simple brain chemistry issue easily solved by medication. Or you might be physically sick.
Please be brave and go get some help.
Your fear is worse than going to the doctor.
Step over that line of fear.
2006-11-05 19:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People with depersonalization disorder have a distorted perception of their identity, body, and life that makes them uncomfortable. Symptoms may be temporary or persist or recur for many years. People with the disorder often have a great deal of difficulty describing their symptoms and may fear or believe that they are going crazy.
Depersonalization disorder can be a minor, passing disturbance with little noticeable effect on behavior. Some people can adjust to it or even block its impact. Others are continually plagued with anxiety over their state of mind, worrying that they are going crazy or ruminating over the distorted perceptions of their body and their sense of estrangement from themselves and others. Mental anguish may disable them.
The diagnosis of depersonalization disorder is made on the basis of symptoms. A doctor evaluates the person to rule out physical disorders (such as a seizure disorder), drug abuse, and other mental health disorders. Psychologic tests and special interview procedures may help the doctor recognize the problem.
2006-11-05 17:12:33 · answer #4 · answered by leolady0765 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look, if you go to a shrink they are most likely to believe you - that you are having "an experience". They see all kinds of crazies. There is nothing new that you can show them -relax - they are there to help you.
Go in see one. More than likely stress - youre in college - the holidays are coming, just relax.
Good luck
2006-11-05 17:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is something wrong....look don't be ashamed to seek help, you should talk to someone about your disconnection.....it happens to many, you just need to reconnect yourself....don't be embarrassed to seek help.....your worth it....Good Luck
2006-11-05 17:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think a psychologist would think that your symptoms are ludacrous - that's their job - to assess how people feel and view the world! i think you should at least talk to a psychologist, i think it can help you a lot. it helped me with my anxiety a lot.
2006-11-05 17:09:12 · answer #7 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋