Could this be a symptom of depression -Has anyone experienced a very detached feeling from the environment?

Answer 1

It can be, but it depends more specifically on *how* this "detachment" feels. Is it an emotionally numb kind of detachment, or is it more like you don't feel *real* to the world around you? The first one, where your emotions are numb, is a serious sign of depression. The second one, where you feel like you're not real--almost like the wind blows *through* you--is more of a sign of dissociation.

Either way, you should go see a doctor about this as soon as possible. The emotional numbing, if that's what it is, is one of the *last* things to happen to you *before* you become openly suicidal. You could be on the edge of a cliff, so to speak. But it's going to take a *Doctor* to straighten it out and diagnose you, all you're going to get on this internet is *educated guesses* at best, and some of those guesses are more (or better) educated than others.

Still, let me find a pair of links for you, so you can see for yourself, be right back...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissociation_%28psychology%29

Those are the two big ones....this one might also be helpful, in establishing some context within which dissociation can happen.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_post-traumatic_stress_disorder

The point of it is....whatever is going on, you're in it a bit deep, and need to see a doctor to sort out what's going on, and how you can get helped.

I hope this helps. ^_^ Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Yep, sounds like depression to me; in fact it's a standard sign of depression. Could also be a spiritual awakening which depression can lead to if your willing to allow yourself not to panic and grow. Try not to be scared of the experience but read as much about depression as you can before feeling the need to grab hold of any medication. Maybe speak to a GP or doctor first. It can be debilitating but also a break-through on so many levels if handled with some understanding from a professional. Good luck if this is happening to you. I've been through it and out the other side so be strong and get that info.

Answer 3

Different people experience different symptoms of depression. I experienced something simmilar when I was dealing with depression after my father's death. What I experienced though was a detachment from people in general. If anything, the environment (as in outdoors) helped "lift" me up.

Depression is something hard to come out of. I was in it for nearly 11 months after my father's death.

I wish you the best of luck with it, and if you need anyone to talk to; shoot me an email.

Answer 4

i feel a very detached feeling from every person, every object, the entire universe. what does that mean? no one knows.

if you're truly depressed, you feel like total ****, you'll probably want to die and you won't give a crap about anything, and this will go on for a long, long time. hope that helps.

Answer 5

Your question is very broad?

What type of environment?

Depression is when you don't want to get up from your bed and all you want to do is sleep. It is also experienced when you fall out of love or feel no one loves you or cares about you.
Depression is common in those who do not believe in a higher power = The "G" man upstairs.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

It could be...if it lasts. I think food can make us feel differently, as well as illnesses. But if the feeling persists, keep asking and keep asking untill you feel you have found someone who understands!
Happy Holidays to you!

Answer 8

yes

and it probably is depression

what helps
1. change of enviroment, have a day off work or school, go somewhere you dont usually go
2. spend time with people, avoid being on your own
3. hurt yourself to check if your still alive
4 do a lot

Answer 9

Yes, but it could be a lot of other things, too. It is continues, see a doctor.

Answer 10

????? - Sounds like you are a victim of all the political correctness which is being crammed down our throats. Go out and do something you enjoy. You will feel better.