Depersonalisation Sane or Insane ?

Question

Do you sometimes ask this question to yourself - who am I ?
And also question your own identity - is it a sane behaviour ? I tend to feel so awkward sometimes and so indifferent to situation when I get this thought - its fine when i engage myself into some activity but lets say when i talk to someone etc this feelings grows...is it a social issue or something major ? Please advise... I found this link and it pretty much describes the situation .
Thanks

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

Answer 1

I know exactly what you are going through. I lived this way for years! My friends actually dedicated the song Candle In The Wind (by Elton John) to me because they saw me as that, my identity and how I presented myself changed depending on who I was around. I never could figure out who I was. This does not make a person insane, it means you don't have a clear sense of self. It is very common among teenagers and young adults who are trying to figure out who they are and what they want in life. Also I used to be very good at depersonalization, I could easily disconnect from people at any time.
Here is what I learned: Identity is a fluid concept, not something solid. I used to try to base my identity off of so many things, I tried to analyze how other people were and how they got their identity. A lot of my problems with that stopped when I started accepting characteristics of myself, such as: I am a good person, I am kind and nice and friendly and polite, I love animals, I love to read, I love music, etc. I still struggle sometimes with the identity thing, but I just have to keep reminding myself that it's fluid, people change as we age. But it's good to have standards that also make up who you are, such as (just for example): I'm against animal testing, I am against the war, I support the death penalty, etc. Make a list of things you feel strongly about and why you feel that way. Feeling passionate about things and having standards or "good morals" (whatever you want to call it) help define who we are. As for the depersonalization, I made a strong effort to try to empathize with people and connect with people more. I started working with kids and got to know their families. Feeling connected to something bigger than myself helped me grow a lot and find myself and figure out what was important to me.

Answer 2

depersonalization has nothing to do with insanity; it is often associated with some sort of depression or post traumatic stress. I'm bipolar{which means I'm pretty messed up},which is a mood disorder. I've experienced depersonalization since i was a kid. its not necessarily a pleasant experience, especially when you feel like you left your body some how and now have no clue who you are, where you are, whats going on. it doesn't have to last for a specific amount of time, or related to activities you might partake in. it is unpredictable, and kind of sucks. I'll tell you what one of my many doctors told me: its a type of defense; its something that happens to block out painful or traumatic events. you re not going crazy; remember, crazy people don't know they re crazy. don't be reluctant to seek help. many people experience the same thing you are, so you are not alone. if you seek the proper help, you'll be fine. even if you don't, you'll still be fine. somewhat tortured, but fine.

Answer 3

You are not insane, however this is something you need to talk over with a counselor so that it does not get worse.

When you read diagnoses you can get carried away thinking you are crazy. Don't do it

Do, look at people as others like you, living in a confusing time of the world. Work on empathy.

Answer 4

How old are you? Questioning who you are is part and parcel of defining your personality. If you are past 21 years old, you may want to see a counselor just to decide that you already have the answers. You may just need some confidence.

Answer 5

With all the technology today people are forgeting how to communicate in person. At this rate in 100 years we will be technology-drones. Resistance is futile.

Answer 6

A Shaman would heal this by doing soul retrieval. By the way this works at a distance. Find a Shaman online.

Answer 7

u r sane/any1 who dont address the Q is in denial and do not talk 2 them/9 will only laugh) at u bcause they r frightened.

Answer 8

totally more lately than ever..and know its Who Am I, and Who am I going to become...I kinda like just being a humble caregiver with no goals thats just tring to become a balanced healthy person..