u/ElectricalPayment909

Basically title! Slight TW possibly, so read with caution. Nothing graphic but it could possibly be a trigger for someone.

It sucks, but I get stuck in these bouts (derealization AND depersonalization) for days on end. The worst was in covid, 2020/2021, I was stuck for almost a month on end. It's exhausting to say the least. My biggest problem is that I know it's just my body reacting. I know I think about useless, unnecessary things, but I just can't help it. I very very recently got prescribed new medication, which I'm hoping helps!

I have doctors and professionals I see, I'm not asking for medical advice. I really just would like to know if there's anything you guys do to help ground and stay grounded, or if I'm not alone.. It helps knowing you're not alone.

In the past I would usually just let myself panic, get really embarrassed in the moment but be impossible to stop myself, and then it would go away. But I'm sick of that.. I'm gathering advice like infinity stones just to kick this thing in the butt.

Cheers <3

hi yall!

I just started my prescription today. i'm really nervous, honestly, but it's better than nothing...

my main concern is that, when i started a different medication a few years ago, it made my symptoms worse. i never really saw it "get better" as much as i saw others say so. (you know, it gets worse before it gets better type of thing)

does anyone have any advice? how do you cope? any tips for grounding since i'm just starting? i never really found the "5 things you can see, etc." thing to work for me...

i know it's a personal thing and medicine is different for everyone but i really would like some input from someone who's been on it. thanks guys <3

to be clear im not seeking medical advice, just moral advice! i see my doctors regularly! >_< mods pls remove if it's teetering too much on that line...

For a VERY long time, i haven't been able to put my finger on what the hell was wrong with me. Im 25 now and started feeling this WAYYY BACK in the day, around 4 or 5.

I spend 10 minutes browsing. I find so many like minded people sharing stories and thoughts about something called "existential ocd".... Im aware OCD all falls into a melting pot, so to speak, but it *is* helpful for my mind to have a small label. I found so many people who are experiencing something identical to me in general. This whole sub!

I finally have a potential lead... This is what I needed to seek help from my doctors and even a psychiatrist/psychologist (never had one before!) My next step will be to pinpoint exactly in my mind what's happening and getting medication since I believe it's necessary.

I'm sorry if this isn't the place for this. Please delete this if it's not in line with any rules.

I'm just so happy. I feel a lot better all together just finding a community. I hope you all have a great rest of the week!