Is depersonalization and derealization really anxiety? HELP PLEASE :(

[Allure]

Hi,

I suffer from depersonalization (feeling not myself), derealization (feeling not there, not grounded, feeling stoned, seing like in 2-d) and dissociation (feeling of missing some hours, minutes, always ad short term memory)

I saw a tons of doctors, they all told me it was depression, anxiety that leads to dp/dr. But I take klonopin since 2 years, and the more I take the more I get confseud, spacey, and depressed. So why it is supposed to be anxiety? And why doesn't it help with constant feeling of dissociation?

I also try SSRI's with little or no success. Have trouble with s/e.

Just wonder what is wrong with this, I really feel like alone with this problem, I feel like I will stay like that all my life and I don't want to! A doc told me it could be temporal lobe epilepsy. Should I trust that? (or post in this section)?

Any advice would be appreciated. I really need help and to find people who got rid of this I suffer from depression too, and am very anxious.

A undefined

[Gaz15]

Hi, Ive been exactly the same as you for 2 years or more now and i've been told exactly the same im on meds but although they stop me being anxious im still really spaced out and this hardly ever lifts if not at all. im in your position and i really need to get it sorted, i cant really help you but i can tell you your not alone. i've just turned 16 and mum and dad want me to start looking for a job but the way im feeling, im allways tired and spaced out i just dont think i can . If you or i get any info or help on what too do let me know and i'll do the same

[Allure]

Thanks!

I will tell you for sure if something helps!!!

Which med are you on?

I will see a neurologist to rule out any TLE (epilepsy).

Maybe others will come here and help us too!

Allure

[hry33]

to allure
what is your klonapin dose? this med is better if only taken as needed and not every day
I think you should get checked for epilepsy, etc

try to exercise more this usually calms you and relaxes

[Gaz15]

I'm on clomipramine, does this 'derealization' ever lift and go away for you? does it ever give you a break? i've got to go to the doctors today to get another perscription so im going to tell him how im feeling and that it never lifts Hopefully he'll have something interesting too tell me I've never mentioned this too him b4 so it will be a first..