jus taguy
02-28-2004, 01:53 AM
18, male, canada
for proabably about 6 months now i've been having strange feelings.
all the time, i feel disconnected from everytghng around me. i find myself without any steady concentration aand have trouble getting my ideas together.
this never used to be a problem, but its started and its getting worse.
a lot of the time i'll say something then completely forget what i just said
memory comes and goes, and that adds to my overall poor perception of space and time
generally, i feel detached from everything, almost in a dream world sometimes, where i am just semi-confused and almost dazed
when i try to gain concentration or figure out a problem or idea i get lost in my own thoughts and end up giving up b/c i cant focus on anything.
physically, i cant focus on things either. when i see something it'll be blurry, but not really eyes, more in the mind.. god this sounds wierd
i dont do any drugs
i occasionally drink but no more than any other 18 year old..
whats going on??
am i over analyzing my own thoughts or is this a problem? is there a name for what i have or what?
i'm a smart kid, my english mark was 91% last semester and im applying to university
someone plz help im very lost and beginning to be worried that the condition is just gettin worse.
for proabably about 6 months now i've been having strange feelings.
all the time, i feel disconnected from everytghng around me. i find myself without any steady concentration aand have trouble getting my ideas together.
this never used to be a problem, but its started and its getting worse.
a lot of the time i'll say something then completely forget what i just said
memory comes and goes, and that adds to my overall poor perception of space and time
generally, i feel detached from everything, almost in a dream world sometimes, where i am just semi-confused and almost dazed
when i try to gain concentration or figure out a problem or idea i get lost in my own thoughts and end up giving up b/c i cant focus on anything.
physically, i cant focus on things either. when i see something it'll be blurry, but not really eyes, more in the mind.. god this sounds wierd
i dont do any drugs
i occasionally drink but no more than any other 18 year old..
whats going on??
am i over analyzing my own thoughts or is this a problem? is there a name for what i have or what?
i'm a smart kid, my english mark was 91% last semester and im applying to university
someone plz help im very lost and beginning to be worried that the condition is just gettin worse.
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zuzu8
02-28-2004, 04:35 PM
Jus Taguy-
From what you are describing, it sounds like you are experiencing something known as "depersonalization". One definition:
*"An alteration in the perception or experience of the self in which one's usual sense of reality is temporarily lost or changed. Feeling as if one is detached, in a dreamlike state, or an outside observer of one's mind and body, rather than a participant."
It is usually an emotional or psychiatric issue, and not at all uncommon.
What you might want to consider though, is getting a full check-up, to rule out any underlying physical problem that may be causing these feelings.
If you get a clean bill of health, then perhaps you might consider seeing a therapist to find out what's going on. Have you been depressed or anxious?
zuzu xxx
From what you are describing, it sounds like you are experiencing something known as "depersonalization". One definition:
*"An alteration in the perception or experience of the self in which one's usual sense of reality is temporarily lost or changed. Feeling as if one is detached, in a dreamlike state, or an outside observer of one's mind and body, rather than a participant."
It is usually an emotional or psychiatric issue, and not at all uncommon.
What you might want to consider though, is getting a full check-up, to rule out any underlying physical problem that may be causing these feelings.
If you get a clean bill of health, then perhaps you might consider seeing a therapist to find out what's going on. Have you been depressed or anxious?
zuzu xxx
jus taguy
02-29-2004, 12:26 PM
im not depressed or anxious more than any one else is really, i mean im a pretty normal guy
what could be the underlying problems? what should i tell the doc when i see him or what should he check for?
what could be the underlying problems? what should i tell the doc when i see him or what should he check for?
principesa
02-29-2004, 01:07 PM
im not depressed or anxious more than any one else is really, i mean im a pretty normal guy
what could be the underlying problems? what should i tell the doc when i see him or what should he check for?
i want to let you know that you're not alone. i've felt the same as you in the past.
you mention that you're not depressed or anxious MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE - that sounds like you get blue from time to time but because you think everyone else does too, it must not be a big deal...
sometimes doctors tell people they are just depressed, when really there's something ELSE wrong, so i don't want to imply that (and i am not a doctor) but your detachment from things does sound a little like you are not enjoying life like you used to, and that could be a sign of depression...
and the chemical aspect of depression can cause a very REAL "brain fog" that would make you feel mentally slow or out of touch... i used to be an A+ student but then i started feeling "stupid"... it might not be the same for you, but for me it was from depression and the associated chemical/hormonal fluctuations...
(i also read that even a mild, short bout with depression can kill brain cells...)
i hope you keep in touch... princi
what could be the underlying problems? what should i tell the doc when i see him or what should he check for?
i want to let you know that you're not alone. i've felt the same as you in the past.
you mention that you're not depressed or anxious MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE - that sounds like you get blue from time to time but because you think everyone else does too, it must not be a big deal...
sometimes doctors tell people they are just depressed, when really there's something ELSE wrong, so i don't want to imply that (and i am not a doctor) but your detachment from things does sound a little like you are not enjoying life like you used to, and that could be a sign of depression...
and the chemical aspect of depression can cause a very REAL "brain fog" that would make you feel mentally slow or out of touch... i used to be an A+ student but then i started feeling "stupid"... it might not be the same for you, but for me it was from depression and the associated chemical/hormonal fluctuations...
(i also read that even a mild, short bout with depression can kill brain cells...)
i hope you keep in touch... princi
ilovesunshine
02-29-2004, 04:29 PM
i want to let you know that you're not alone. i've felt the same as you in the past.
you mention that you're not depressed or anxious MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE - that sounds like you get blue from time to time but because you think everyone else does too, it must not be a big deal...
sometimes doctors tell people they are just depressed, when really there's something ELSE wrong, so i don't want to imply that (and i am not a doctor) but your detachment from things does sound a little like you are not enjoying life like you used to, and that could be a sign of depression...
and the chemical aspect of depression can cause a very REAL "brain fog" that would make you feel mentally slow or out of touch... i used to be an A+ student but then i started feeling "stupid"... it might not be the same for you, but for me it was from depression and the associated chemical/hormonal fluctuations...
(i also read that even a mild, short bout with depression can kill brain cells...)
i hope you keep in touch... princi
Hey Taguy, I am going through the same thing as you. Depressed, confused, disoriented. I also have a very hard time concentrating. I don't know why.
you mention that you're not depressed or anxious MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE - that sounds like you get blue from time to time but because you think everyone else does too, it must not be a big deal...
sometimes doctors tell people they are just depressed, when really there's something ELSE wrong, so i don't want to imply that (and i am not a doctor) but your detachment from things does sound a little like you are not enjoying life like you used to, and that could be a sign of depression...
and the chemical aspect of depression can cause a very REAL "brain fog" that would make you feel mentally slow or out of touch... i used to be an A+ student but then i started feeling "stupid"... it might not be the same for you, but for me it was from depression and the associated chemical/hormonal fluctuations...
(i also read that even a mild, short bout with depression can kill brain cells...)
i hope you keep in touch... princi
Hey Taguy, I am going through the same thing as you. Depressed, confused, disoriented. I also have a very hard time concentrating. I don't know why.
jus taguy
03-02-2004, 01:28 AM
hey thnx for the replies
i dont feel depressed tho, really i dont
i said "not more than anyone else" because i think that everyones "depressed" in some points of their life. i'd say i get like that, i get blue or sad, but im hardly suicidal or anything else.
my main problem is the disconnected feelings, i think it is a mild case of that depersonalization
some people ive talked to on depersonalization.info say that they too feel disconnected and in a dream world sometimes
but tehy also talk about seeing the world in 2D and television in 3D, and that when theyre outside they feel like theyre inside and viceversa
im not this bad
im looking into it some more so if i do choose to go to a doctor i'll let you guys know what he says
its hard with mental problems tho, its not easily diagnosable
but posting here gives me a stand point where i can see how i felt b4 knowing about all this
that i really did feel like this, and it isnt some paranoia or hypocondria
thnx agian
i dont feel depressed tho, really i dont
i said "not more than anyone else" because i think that everyones "depressed" in some points of their life. i'd say i get like that, i get blue or sad, but im hardly suicidal or anything else.
my main problem is the disconnected feelings, i think it is a mild case of that depersonalization
some people ive talked to on depersonalization.info say that they too feel disconnected and in a dream world sometimes
but tehy also talk about seeing the world in 2D and television in 3D, and that when theyre outside they feel like theyre inside and viceversa
im not this bad
im looking into it some more so if i do choose to go to a doctor i'll let you guys know what he says
its hard with mental problems tho, its not easily diagnosable
but posting here gives me a stand point where i can see how i felt b4 knowing about all this
that i really did feel like this, and it isnt some paranoia or hypocondria
thnx agian