Hello Shaun. my name is Ethan. I just wanna say thank you! Your the best! I had DP/DR for about a year or so. But following your manual and changing my lifestyle a bit and improving myself and not dwelling on it helped! I’m fully Recovered. Let me know I’d be happy to be in one of your videos! Thank you Shaun!
Thanks Ethan, I'm so glad to hear you've recovered! And yes absolutely, I'd love to chat with you for one of the videos, drop me a line and we can arrange! 😊
Hello sir, I have no stress, and depression, but I feel like I don't exist, don't recognise myself in my pictures, my family members and my home town looks very strange to me, sometimes I feel like why I exist, and where do I belong? , This feels in short time ... I don't know it's a depersonalisation disorder or its disease due to overthinking. 🙏🙏🙏 .
@@Dpmanual shaun i got depersonalization when i was 11 years old, i didnt tell my parents now 2 years later i still have it a little bit, please help i feel like am gonna be like this my whole life its very scary, i sit down and google my symptoms everyday and the things i see online gives me extreme anxiety, am 13 now.
@@SonOfAssur brother, calm down, its a completely normal condition, you will absolutely get through it. All it takes is time and understanding what it is. Watch Shawn's videos and absolutely get on with your life! You got this man
I had a little bit of a mind bending experience with weed edibles 3 weeks ago. I suffered an extreme out of body panic attack and ever since I have been suffering with DP/DR and intense anxiety. But these videos and the DP manual have been helping me get through this day by day. God bless u Shaun. I don’t know where I would be without u.
Shaun Great to see you making videos again. So helpful. I actually had a one on one session with you about a year ago. It was very helpful. Hope you’re well
I came here again just to say thank you! I still have dp/dr since 2020, but what helps me a lot when I'm too afraid like today is watching your videos .. Thank you so much Shaun for this amazing content, and for all your answers in the comments below .. It really helps .. Stay safe always! 🌻
Hey Shaun! Just thanking you for all this brilliant content you've put out to help with DP! I've been dealing with it for about 5 days now, after a bad weed trip. Just today, with your positive reinforcement, I've managed to completely change my mind and I've fully accepted it as part of my mental consitution, at least until it subsides. Sometimes, I even find comfort in it as it allows me to capitalize from the "numbness" and relax quite deeply. Thank you again Shaun, your work is amazing! Much love
@Dpmanual Hello again :) I'm not sure if you'll get notified of my reply, but I think you'll be happy to know I beat DP! It's been a few months now, and, honestly, I just learned to forget about it and get on with my life. It eventually just gradually went away on its own, and I honestly could not pinpoint the exact day it went away. It was so subtle. Thank you so much for everything! You are a saviour ❤️
Shaun, i rarely comment on RUclips but I had to let you know that your very sober approach to dpdr helped me so much. I haven’t even yet bought the manual, although I sure will, even though I’m not at my worst anymore. Because the way you normalize this condition is so incredibly reassuring. To stop seeing this as, almost, an entity attacking you (because at times, it has been a very evil, hostile feeling to me, the desperation of it made me feel as if there was no consolation for me to ever have again). You make it so logical, and so clear. This way we can make peace with it. We don’t have to be happy about having a sensitivity to derealization, but we can learn how to cope with it. In a way, it’s better than having a condition that must be treated with medication: we will always have the power to recover once we learn the right steps. I’m not in panic anymore, and I am not thinking about dpdr itself thát much anymore. However, I am in a relationshipcrisis causing me anxiety, which seems to make the dpdr symptoms linger. How you suggest people that got dpdr from trauma or high ungoing stress go about it? The situation that causes anxiety can’t always be resolved immediately. I guess it’s still about actively choosing not to worry, however hard it is, and then the anxiety (and dpdr) should pass? Maybe it is all about learning that problems might be there but that we should’nt act fearful on them. Next to that. Does someone perhaps have an answer to how long the ‘depressed’ stage lasts? I am going with the flow and not fighting my dpdr anymore, but I do worry (I know, I should not) about still feeing like life is so meaningless. I get that’s a part of it as you’re disconnected, and that it’s harder to find worth in such a shape, but I would love to feel excited again, or just know what to do with myself. It all feels so pointless. Does someone recognize this?
The depressed/nihilistic thoughts are normal for this condition, do'n't be afraid! I've had those exact same terrifying thoughts and it DOES get better! Recovery hasn't been linear, but I can tell you 100% I'm feeling better than a month ago. This is temporary and we will all get through this together. Mindfulness, medication, hypnosis, and faith has helped with this difficult time. Do things you enjoy even if you don't feel like it. Realize you are having those thoughts but don't dwell on them. Please know that it will get better!
@@jewelfewel although i feel horrible for you and anyone suffering this, it is really comforting to have some sort of ‘family’ out there that you can sympathize with. Thank you so much for confirming that those nihilistic feelings are coming with the package deal and that I shouldn’t pay too much attention to it. I will plough through, just like you did, thank you for giving some extra faith! I guess I have to learn to be ok with not being ok for the time being. I really appreciate you letting me know it gets better if you don’t dwell on it, and I am so so happy you are well on your way. I feel so proud of you and anyone that recovers, we all deserve a medal for it. Imma take up walking, meditation, mindfulness, and the sorts. Anything that gives a feeling of wellness to the body and calms the spirit is very helpful, I’m going to be more pro-active about it, thanks for the reminder. And thanks for responding. Best to you and I hope you will be back to normal very soon!
I am dealing with high emotional numbness,, i can't even feel my breath in brain,, lost confidence,, high muscles tightness, highly depressed.... But i am allowing my symptoms and feelings,, i do work , socialise but i can't feel anything,,high mental exhaustion. God knows when I will get out of this,, everyday I am feeling this....
Dear Shaun, My name's Carson and I've struggled with DPDR off and on since 2020. Your work has healed a majority of my emotional wounds and eased plenty of fears the past year. The biggest help has been these courageous people sharing their journies with the world. I finally found the truth of my anxieties and where they stems from. If you're still looking for people to share their stories, I'd be honored to contribute to the cause. Thank you. Best, Carson
Hey Carson, I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well 😊 And yes that would be great, would love to feature your story on the channel! Feel free to drop me an email and we can arrange 😊
What he said at the end was so big for me. I've had it a long time and have worked through it the whole time but it is still there. I know now that it's because I am STILL thinking about it even while doing other things! I have to make a conscious effort to really focus on what I am doing! I feel so hopeful for the future and now know what I have been doing wrong. Thank you!
Please help me I took medication seratine and quietipine and not helping it.And came off it I need help I feel confused more and feel like not inside my body
@Hazy Hazy thank you so much. It's lovely to read this from you! It's been a very bad few days so far. Yesterday, later in the day, was slightly better. I find I'm better off not planning stuff and just doing what I feel like in the here and now. Your words and that quote from Tao Ching was very profound. I'm curious to know what country are you in? I know I've asked that before so apologies if you did tell me. You are the only person who replies regularly that really 'gets' this condition. You come across as very compassionate.🙏🙏💕
@Hazy thank you! Was going to ask you are you interested in music, if so what do you listen to? I'm into my music big time and I've found it really does help me mentally. Certain songs really do evoke major feelings for me, I get goosebumps and shivers listening. Don't disappear on me Hazy! We will keep good vibes going.💙☺️🤗
@Hazy thank you. I will listen to this. I actually have never heard of them! Which I always love as I think it's great to check out stuff new to me so well done for choosing something I've never heard before. That takes some doing with me! Is it night time there? It's 10 at night here. 💜🙏🙏
I have it axactly like this, optician also say my vision is fine. Such a frustrating feeling for over a year now. I have had anxiety for years and 2022 I suffered severe panic attacks. It does get better especially if you adress the underlying Condition,I just can't wait to see the world normally again. Sending love to everyone who is going through this
Don’t worry, visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/
First of all Shaun, thank you for existing! My DPDR started after a car accident about two months ago, and I’m really struggling at the moment, but your videos make me feel so much better. I do have a question though, for some reason my dp is at it’s worst when I’m at work! I’ve always loved my work, and I don’t understand why I’m experiencing it so much in a place I’ve never been anxious at before. I work at UPS, in the warehouse. It’s loud and a lot of physical labor, but I’ve never had issues with that before. Do you think there could be a reason why? I’m really struggling to figure this out. Thank you so much!
Hi Caitlynn, remember that DPDR is ultimately an anxiety-based condition, so if you're in environment that are stressful / loud, that can temporarily exacerbate the anxiety and therefore the symptoms of DPDR. I know it can be frustrating but it's temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues! www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Shaun’s manual is worth the read. It really helped me out so much in the hard times. One piece of advice for everyone dealing with this is relax every muscle in your body and let go. Instead of fearing the DP let it take you over and wait for it to pass. Don’t fight it and listen to Shaun’s advice and read his manual.
@Hazy @Hazy thank you much :) your the best, am just struggling to concentrate and I get confused so much in class and feel like stupid, I thought I had some kind of brain damage but now I knew it is just a part of depersonalisation. i got depersonalization when i was 11 years old, i did tell my parents about it, but it was hard to explain and they didnt believe me. now 2 years later i still have it a little bit, i feel like am gonna be like this my whole life its very scary, i sit down and google my symptoms everyday and the things i see online gives me extreme anxiety, am 13 now.
@Hazy your the best, your writing a whole book for me :), am gonna give it the best I can and try to forget about it, sleep well and eat well, your helping me so much, i will always go back and read what you've said if I need help :)
Just a little assurance needed. Hi there. I feel like I've reached the maximum depth of anxiety and DP. The biggest thought I cling to is that I will eventually recover, but will continue to be trapped in this 24/7 cycle of thinking about my thinking. I see others mentioning ruminating on different topics, but I can't stop thinking about my actions and most importantly, my own thinking. I fear that even when I'm 100% healed, if I even just THINK about the fact that I used to be in this cycle of thinking about my thinking, then it'll result in a downward spiral that'll keep me in this forever. "Wow the anxiety used to make me think about my thinking. Oh wait, now I'm thinking about my thinking" and end up back in the same cycle and back to the vicious ruminating and obsessing over that. I am just starting to see an anxiety therapist but need some assurance as I’m going through this. Is this the anxiety? Does this go away when you recover? Do you get back to normal while sitting idle? Will these looping thoughts and thinking about my thinking stop? Thanks!
I relate with this so much! ”Thinking about thinking” as you said it and overanalyzing everything is what caused me to depersonalize/derealize in the first place! Now that DPDR doesn’t control my life anymore (intense ones can still be scary) and isn’t the primary source of stress in my life anymore, I’ve found myself stressing over this almost constant state of introspection and rumination, and my future with it and the possibilities of something else being wrong with me. At times my thinking can be disorganized and this leads me into one section of my journey with DPDR; constant fear and obsessive thoughts about having contracted or contracting schizophrenia. My first mental health scare has been me first contracting DPDR in march, last year. My immediate thoughts were that I had contracted schizophrenia or psychosis (due to weed being involved in a way, which are huge fears of mine), later on DID, BPD and OCD. The first week with it was the worst time of my life (ignorance when it comes to mental health problems is the worst), but finding out about DPDR really brought down the intensity and frequency of these attacks. The next year went by pretty calmly until like about 6 months ago, where it seems like my anxiety started getting worse. Being the person I am, I started googling about these symptoms, and I found out that schizophrenia and anxiety-based disorders have alot in common. Finding out more and more about this just constantly made me more stressed and depressed (and anxious). The nail in the coffin was finding out that schizophrenics can also have symptoms of derealization. This is when a dark cloud emerged over me. From there on, almost every day I was depressed and stressing about me possibly having SF, and I started even living as if was sure I had schizophrenia; questioning if what I’m seeing are hallucinations or if I’m deluded in some way and projecting the experiences of SF people onto my life. This constant state of stress truly started bringing on new symptoms in me that I had never before experienced; weird experiences relating to sleep and even hallucinations (seeing stars/weird lights, and a few times I have even seen things on the edge of my sight or outside of my focus move). These things made me even more stressed up to the point where I had to go see a therapist. Opening up really helped me clear my mind, but truly what I left with was that you yourself have to find things that help you out. From the 6 times that I have went to psychotherapy/psychiatrists and the limited information about me that they gathered, they told me that most likely I don’t have SF due to my reality testing still being in tact, but this didn’t help me out in the long run. What really helped me out a lot was me finishing reading the DP manual of Shaun that I had bought months before but didn’t finish (due to not wanting to research the disorder constantly as advised). Reading about the experiences of others, and finding out that the symptoms I had were common in DPDR really made me extatic and gave me well deserved peace. I’m still not totally at peace, and the possibilities of me having SF or something else still scare me, thus I’m still considering getting a professional diagnosis. Today has been not the best day, thus here I am. I hope this doesn’t stress you out more and that you yourself don’t end repeating my mistakes. I truly wish and hope for a quick recovery to you and us all, and that we can continue living our lives as we are supposed to! ❤
Shawn, I had been recovering but had an episode recently and feel like i’m back to square one. I keep thinking maybe i’m schizophrenic or in a deep psychosis. Any suggestions?
Hi Hunter, read this, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Hey,Shaun! Is there any possibility to chat/speak with you? I've have had extremely strong DPDR due to postpartum depression. I was and I still am an extremely severe case I spent days of being unable to take care for my baby, I cried 10 hours per day, I begged to be dead, I was in hell. It was not only DPDR,but extremely severe brain fog, body pain, bone pain, headaches, severe anxiety/panic and full blown DPDR, I could and still barely can get out of bed. My cognitive functions are non existing. My memory,thinking, it hurts so bad. I feel like an 80 year old lady, but I'm only 27. If my kids wouldn't depend on me I would commit suicide long time ago. I had 5 hospitalizations all together 3,5 months, I was misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, I did 14 sets of electro comvulsive therapy, I tried meds (I now try to slowly quit them, I'm still on 2 antipsyhoticsand antidepresants) meds never helped, just gave me side effects. I've tried walks, healthy food, vitamins ,books, I do therapy,try to accept it ,but it just doesn't get better. And my worst symptoms for now is DPDR. It is 24/7 for last 2.5 years. Before this never expierenced it,except when smoked some weed before 10 years. But it was never permanent. I could buy your manual,but it still feels like something is off with my brain. I've read Claire Weekes book ,she mainly speaks about acceptance, great book, but something just doesn't "click with me". My biggest wish is to feel connected to my kids ,to go outside without feeling psyhotic, to feel connected to my body... I just want normal life. Nothing special. I would highly appreciate your input in my healing, I really need some guidance. I can pay to you if needed, but not so much because I can't work due to illness and I applied for disability. If you gan please reply me here or on my e-mail gunita.klava@inbox.lv Thank you from my heart! Gunita.
When it comes to the vision, what if my eyes aren’t dilated but my vision still feels off and I’m not seeing right? Do you think it’s linked to hppd and can be permanent? (Bad weed experience)
Don’t worry, visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/
I know what he means by the Hollywood movie thing . To me it almost felt like a version of Hollywood what they think when a character goes to Mexico and it looks very weird like that’s what I felt like to me
If I can be honest and it’s not to scare anyone . After recovering from anxiety disorder etc , when I am super super stressed or push my body way beyond it’s limits with training / caffeine or any substances I can feel dp and brain fog for a while but it never sticks and goes away with rest .
I had beeen depersonalization from last 10 years .. nd bald now.... My mom sister who gave me deperssion laugh at me due to bald still these women giving me depression nd im fighting .. im strong enough to handle these tixic women nd recovering to depersonalization
I'm almost out of the woods I think and would love to share my story. I have been through just about every ring dpdr can put you through. I'm almost at the light at the end of this tunnel.
@@qrayzie4253 For sure. I've gotten to the point where I completely forget about dpdr and am completely normal through out the day up until something triggers me to think about it again. I acknowledge that Im going to be okay and continue on. At one point I was concerned about my mental clarity as well. It will get better and go back to normal you just need to realize that this is your brains natural response to protect you. You have to convince your brain over time that you are okay rather than panic and continuing the cycle.
It got to the point where my mind just went blank. Obviously I must he thinking subconsciously but if my mind were a stage, it shunk from the size of one that can host a small band to one the width of a stool top.
Otherwise, I'm not a person who drinks a lot of coffee, but a month ago, before the first real symptoms of dp appeared, I started drinking a lot of coffee and energy drinks. The day in which I drank the most coffee, dp happened exactly then. Sometimes small things can cause 'big things' and be an indicator of something. Likewise, one girl wrote that she tried to 'not listen to her brain', and that she denied some things, creating an illusion for herself. Also, the same thing happened to me, but of course, everything was preceded by a traumatic break-up...But this for coffee is quite interesting to me. It seems that caffeine, just like marijuana, alcohol, can be a trigger for dp
Yes because DP/DR is ANXIETY Based, and Caffeine increases heart rate and blood flow tremendously which leads to anxiety increase, caffeine is a horrible drug and people should stay away from it, even Soda has caffeine, i don't drink anything caffeine based anymore
Good call, I'll keep that in mind! 😊 And in the meantime don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
I am 17 and I’m feeling these symptoms after this Saturdays bad experience with an edible ( 3rd time ever using one ) while it was only 5mg I feel like I am not the same person, just found you videos and am trying to talk to a psychiatrist/psychologist about this experience. I haven’t been able to get more than 3 hours of sleep and I have barley eaten. I had a stressful life with school and always trying to keep a high average and I think this bad experience sent me over the hump. Any suggestions on what I should do to be back as soon as possible ?
Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@Dpmanual it’s been 5 days and I feel way less stress and anxiety about it but the feelings are not back yet. I am scared even if they do come back I won’t remember what the experience before this ( normality ) felt like and I am going to be stuck in this situation for years, even though I am not having panic attacks anymore I am not back yet
i literally got the same thing that he describes heavily on the part with the vision whenever i sleep bad at night the vision kinda gets worse the day after. so he talked about taking cbd and i didnt really understand; did cbd trigger it?
Visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/ And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it. Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Hi there Arten - it's Chris here. So on the subject of CBD, I'm not really sure if it caused it or if it was connected in some way but it was at the same time. So even though I did feel really relaxed on CBD I decided to stop using it. Someone else talked about it maybe be having THC in it too. It's possible. I'm not an expert so I guess just see how you feel with and without it. Any questions just let me know. All the best, Chris
@@BlackShadow876590 for me it was the opposite. It was the 'behind a pane of glass feeling' so for me it was less vivid. Almost as if my eyes were trying to avoid sharp vision.
Are there any maladaptive daydreamers in the chat? This is something that is actually common with DPDR ”patients”, but it doesn’t get mentioned a lot. Having alot of idle time, I spend a lot of time by myself in my head, creating these imaginary conversations and situations that I would like to have then and there, which just aren’t possible at the moment (nowadays the most common theme is opening up about my symptoms to a third party, usually my therapist). At times it can be nice and originally I developed this as a coping mechanism to the increasing alone time I was subject to, but nowadays it can be annoying due to the sheer amount of time it has taken out my life and it happening almost automatically after having a symptom of some sort. Due to me having a lot of idle time and spending a lot of time in my head (daydreaming, overthinking and being introspective for example), it can cause my headspace sometimes to feel foggy/slow/blank (and maybe in a sense, my inner monologue to feel quieter or more distant?). I today for the first time googled ’disorganized thinking’ and I found myself identifying to some of the symptoms (eg. random thoughts or visions popping in my head in midst of thinking which I equate to ’going off tangents’), and this scared me due to disorganized thinking being a common symptom in schizophrenics or in a developing one. This is just one of the other symptoms that I have that point towards SP (eg. derealization and even minor hallucinations), but which can also just be signs of anxiety (anxiety-based disorders and schizophrenia sharing many similarities have made life for me very stressful). This has had me so scared, stressed and depressed for a long time that I even visited psychotherapists and psychiatrists, who with the limited information about me they had concluded that I most likely don’t have SP, but this didn’t stop me from stressing. When I am out and about (active) and social with people I always have a clear mind and have no sort of disorganized thinking/speech and DPDR has been my first mental health scare, but I’m just obsessing about the possibility that I have some lifelong, worsening, psychotic illness that I need medication for and limits me from doing things. I’m scared that I’m just like that one person out of the thousands that contacted Shaun with their stories, whom Shaun thought might have something else. Does anyone else relate to this? I just want to have a clear mind and be mentally healthy again man ffs
My dp and anxiety make me think that I have schizophrenia I have seen multiple mental health professionals and doctors and they all said that I don't show any signs of schizophrenia and that it's just anxiety but I am so anxious that my dp will cause me to have hallucinations or have some sort of psychotic break I am always checking to see if I am hallucinating and I never am but I'm stuck in this anxious loop of checking and panic attacks
Read this carefully, I think you'll find it useful! www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@phdplays9398 I relate to this so much I used to have moderate DP/DR from smoking weed I got 100% over it after months and then being a stupid teenager I smoked again recently around 4 months ago, everyday 24/7 I feel like any moment I could hallucinate and my sanity will break, sometimes I even stare off and just wait and see if it will happen, (the visual snow and after images make it so much harder) after months of continuously doing this I came to the realization that even when I really thought I was going to hallucinate during my lowest times it never happened and I kinda use that to anchor my anxiety from getting to out of control. Some days I will still panic, everyday seems to be different it’s like a luck of the draw.
Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, congratulations on the job! That's a very good thing to do on the road to recovery as it will give you work to focus on and keep your attention away from the anxiety / DPDR 😊 Thirdly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
Hello sir, I have no stress related disorder or depression but why I feel like I don't exist, sometimes my family members and my hometown looks very strange to me, I questioning myself who I am, don't recognise myself in my pictures, feeling of disconnection with my family,, is its a DPDR.or it's another illness
Take a look through the full list of symptoms here and see if they sound familiar: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@Hazy I have only symptoms like, sometimes I don't recognise myself in my pictures and in my mirror, sometimes my family members and my hometown looks strange to me.but sometimes, .. I hope I will recover soon..... Thanks 🙏 you makes me very calm and relax ... 💗💗 From India..
hey shaun. my name is Mo. Can we please have a 1 on 1 conversation somewhere. Im at an extremely low point because of depersonalization, and everyone just passes me off as crazy.
Lol when I first got dpdr I thought I was just really tired too. I used to drink one or two 5 hour energy’s before work.. and let me tell you.. not a good idea. The bottles are so small that you’re intaking 230 mg of caffeine in 2 or 3 sips. And all that hitting me at once made my anxiety go way up, along with dpdr.. and I was left wondering like “why isn’t caffeine working like it used to? Why is it making me worse all of a sudden instead of better?” 😂
cant tell if I'm breathing or not or if I'm inhaling or exhaling its like my lungs are disconnected from me i don't even have the urge to breathe i can stop breathing in till i pass out with out even noticing thats why automatic breathing is weak i can automatically breathe but i give it some power so i can breathe properly if anyone went through this before please help me I'm losing hope i don't know if I'm going to make it
Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@JerryChillinGaming am 13, I got dp when I was 11, very young just like you....I give up I feel like am never gonna be the old person I was, the old me.
@@SonOfAssur hey just to remind u i cured but it took me just 2 weeks after this post i fell alot better and u will cure u just need to stop thinking about it and u will recover
@Hazy that’s just my biggest problem I feel like is I’m going to pass out I feel fine but when I had a panic attack I thought I was going to pass out and it triggers everything I do when I go into a store or just out into a crowd and when I’m by myself I feel like I’m stranded
@Hazy thank you so much man honestly❤️ I always feel like I’m doing better than I’ll go in public I just don’t know what to do to get in my mind to just be my self again what did you do ? I already bought the manual I just would like to know what you did man
@Hazy thank you so much man I’ve had it since I was 14 now I’m 18 it’s been an everyday thing and I can’t just get my mind to snap out of it because it’s been so damn long lol
@Hazy thanks man so much and one more question . When you felt dpdr super bad like In a store or out in public places did you just keep doing your normal thing because when I go into crowds or like surfing at the beach I have bad dpdr but I know everything is real and I’m fine it’s just there
Hi Shaun after 5 years of ssri (medication) i get of them slowly because i want to heal naturally. The withdrawal is hard and painful and I lose hope to recover. İs recovery now for me possible or is, my brain damaged by the medication.. I wish ı found your site before and would never take them 😞
@@kladimsedanisteznali7164 buraz iskreno vreme leci sve,treba strpljenje,treba nastaviti sa zivotom kako god delovalo da je sve izgubljeno,fake it till you make it
Hello Shaun. my name is Ethan. I just wanna say thank you! Your the best! I had DP/DR for about a year or so. But following your manual and changing my lifestyle a bit and improving myself and not dwelling on it helped! I’m fully Recovered. Let me know I’d be happy to be in one of your videos! Thank you Shaun!
Thanks Ethan, I'm so glad to hear you've recovered! And yes absolutely, I'd love to chat with you for one of the videos, drop me a line and we can arrange! 😊
Hello sir, I have no stress, and depression, but I feel like I don't exist, don't recognise myself in my pictures, my family members and my home town looks very strange to me, sometimes I feel like why I exist, and where do I belong? , This feels in short time ... I don't know it's a depersonalisation disorder or its disease due to overthinking. 🙏🙏🙏
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@@Dpmanual shaun i got depersonalization when i was 11 years old, i didnt tell my parents now 2 years later i still have it a little bit, please help i feel like am gonna be like this my whole life its very scary, i sit down and google my symptoms everyday and the things i see online gives me extreme anxiety, am 13 now.
@@SonOfAssur brother, calm down, its a completely normal condition, you will absolutely get through it. All it takes is time and understanding what it is. Watch Shawn's videos and absolutely get on with your life! You got this man
@@rokasgricius6799 my parents keep saying it's because of video games and dont wanna take me to the doctor. Thanks alot bro I know your right :).
I had a little bit of a mind bending experience with weed edibles 3 weeks ago. I suffered an extreme out of body panic attack and ever since I have been suffering with DP/DR and intense anxiety. But these videos and the DP manual have been helping me get through this day by day. God bless u Shaun. I don’t know where I would be without u.
So glad the material has been helpful! 😊❤
Thank you so much shaun, you can’t imagine how much you are helping us❤
Happy to help! 😊
Shaun
Great to see you making videos again. So helpful. I actually had a one on one session with you about a year ago. It was very helpful. Hope you’re well
Great to hear, I'm delighted the one on one session was helpful! 😊
I came here again just to say thank you! I still have dp/dr since 2020, but what helps me a lot when I'm too afraid like today is watching your videos .. Thank you so much Shaun for this amazing content, and for all your answers in the comments below .. It really helps .. Stay safe always! 🌻
So glad the videos have been helpful! 😊
Hey Shaun! Just thanking you for all this brilliant content you've put out to help with DP! I've been dealing with it for about 5 days now, after a bad weed trip. Just today, with your positive reinforcement, I've managed to completely change my mind and I've fully accepted it as part of my mental consitution, at least until it subsides. Sometimes, I even find comfort in it as it allows me to capitalize from the "numbness" and relax quite deeply. Thank you again Shaun, your work is amazing! Much love
So glad to hear that Brodie, keep up the good work! 😊
@Dpmanual Hello again :)
I'm not sure if you'll get notified of my reply, but I think you'll be happy to know I beat DP! It's been a few months now, and, honestly, I just learned to forget about it and get on with my life. It eventually just gradually went away on its own, and I honestly could not pinpoint the exact day it went away. It was so subtle. Thank you so much for everything! You are a saviour ❤️
I really like the episodes! We need more
Stay tuned! 😊😊
Shaun, i rarely comment on RUclips but I had to let you know that your very sober approach to dpdr helped me so much. I haven’t even yet bought the manual, although I sure will, even though I’m not at my worst anymore. Because the way you normalize this condition is so incredibly reassuring. To stop seeing this as, almost, an entity attacking you (because at times, it has been a very evil, hostile feeling to me, the desperation of it made me feel as if there was no consolation for me to ever have again). You make it so logical, and so clear. This way we can make peace with it. We don’t have to be happy about having a sensitivity to derealization, but we can learn how to cope with it. In a way, it’s better than having a condition that must be treated with medication: we will always have the power to recover once we learn the right steps. I’m not in panic anymore, and I am not thinking about dpdr itself thát much anymore. However, I am in a relationshipcrisis causing me anxiety, which seems to make the dpdr symptoms linger. How you suggest people that got dpdr from trauma or high ungoing stress go about it? The situation that causes anxiety can’t always be resolved immediately. I guess it’s still about actively choosing not to worry, however hard it is, and then the anxiety (and dpdr) should pass? Maybe it is all about learning that problems might be there but that we should’nt act fearful on them.
Next to that. Does someone perhaps have an answer to how long the ‘depressed’ stage lasts? I am going with the flow and not fighting my dpdr anymore, but I do worry (I know, I should not) about still feeing like life is so meaningless. I get that’s a part of it as you’re disconnected, and that it’s harder to find worth in such a shape, but I would love to feel excited again, or just know what to do with myself. It all feels so pointless. Does someone recognize this?
The depressed/nihilistic thoughts are normal for this condition, do'n't be afraid! I've had those exact same terrifying thoughts and it DOES get better! Recovery hasn't been linear, but I can tell you 100% I'm feeling better than a month ago. This is temporary and we will all get through this together. Mindfulness, medication, hypnosis, and faith has helped with this difficult time. Do things you enjoy even if you don't feel like it. Realize you are having those thoughts but don't dwell on them. Please know that it will get better!
@@jewelfewel although i feel horrible for you and anyone suffering this, it is really comforting to have some sort of ‘family’ out there that you can sympathize with. Thank you so much for confirming that those nihilistic feelings are coming with the package deal and that I shouldn’t pay too much attention to it. I will plough through, just like you did, thank you for giving some extra faith! I guess I have to learn to be ok with not being ok for the time being. I really appreciate you letting me know it gets better if you don’t dwell on it, and I am so so happy you are well on your way. I feel so proud of you and anyone that recovers, we all deserve a medal for it. Imma take up walking, meditation, mindfulness, and the sorts. Anything that gives a feeling of wellness to the body and calms the spirit is very helpful, I’m going to be more pro-active about it, thanks for the reminder. And thanks for responding. Best to you and I hope you will be back to normal very soon!
Great work Shaun! Thanks for being the difference in this department, 80% almost there for me, your book and channel is fantastic 👌
Great to hear you're doing so well! 😊
I am dealing with high emotional numbness,, i can't even feel my breath in brain,, lost confidence,, high muscles tightness, highly depressed....
But i am allowing my symptoms and feelings,, i do work , socialise but i can't feel anything,,high mental exhaustion.
God knows when I will get out of this,, everyday I am feeling this....
How are you doing now
Dear Shaun,
My name's Carson and I've struggled with DPDR off and on since 2020. Your work has healed a majority of my emotional wounds and eased plenty of fears the past year. The biggest help has been these courageous people sharing their journies with the world. I finally found the truth of my anxieties and where they stems from. If you're still looking for people to share their stories, I'd be honored to contribute to the cause. Thank you.
Best,
Carson
Hey Carson, I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well 😊 And yes that would be great, would love to feature your story on the channel! Feel free to drop me an email and we can arrange 😊
What he said at the end was so big for me. I've had it a long time and have worked through it the whole time but it is still there. I know now that it's because I am STILL thinking about it even while doing other things! I have to make a conscious effort to really focus on what I am doing! I feel so hopeful for the future and now know what I have been doing wrong. Thank you!
Glad it was useful! 😊
Please help me I took medication seratine and quietipine and not helping it.And came off it I need help I feel confused more and feel like not inside my body
Thank you for another really good interview. I can relate so much to this one.💙🙏
Glad you liked it Michael! 😊👍
@Hazy Hazy thank you so much. It's lovely to read this from you! It's been a very bad few days so far. Yesterday, later in the day, was slightly better. I find I'm better off not planning stuff and just doing what I feel like in the here and now. Your words and that quote from Tao Ching was very profound. I'm curious to know what country are you in? I know I've asked that before so apologies if you did tell me. You are the only person who replies regularly that really 'gets' this condition. You come across as very compassionate.🙏🙏💕
@Hazy thank you! Was going to ask you are you interested in music, if so what do you listen to? I'm into my music big time and I've found it really does help me mentally. Certain songs really do evoke major feelings for me, I get goosebumps and shivers listening. Don't disappear on me Hazy! We will keep good vibes going.💙☺️🤗
@Hazy thank you. I will listen to this. I actually have never heard of them! Which I always love as I think it's great to check out stuff new to me so well done for choosing something I've never heard before. That takes some doing with me! Is it night time there? It's 10 at night here. 💜🙏🙏
@Hazy 🙏💙
I actually used the cinematography example myself before. Great explanation
Thanks! 😊
I have it axactly like this, optician also say my vision is fine. Such a frustrating feeling for over a year now. I have had anxiety for years and 2022 I suffered severe panic attacks. It does get better especially if you adress the underlying Condition,I just can't wait to see the world normally again. Sending love to everyone who is going through this
Don’t worry, visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/
First of all Shaun, thank you for existing! My DPDR started after a car accident about two months ago, and I’m really struggling at the moment, but your videos make me feel so much better. I do have a question though, for some reason my dp is at it’s worst when I’m at work! I’ve always loved my work, and I don’t understand why I’m experiencing it so much in a place I’ve never been anxious at before. I work at UPS, in the warehouse. It’s loud and a lot of physical labor, but I’ve never had issues with that before. Do you think there could be a reason why? I’m really struggling to figure this out. Thank you so much!
Hi Caitlynn, remember that DPDR is ultimately an anxiety-based condition, so if you're in environment that are stressful / loud, that can temporarily exacerbate the anxiety and therefore the symptoms of DPDR. I know it can be frustrating but it's temporary and harmless and will fade away and stop as your recovery continues!
www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-definition-what-is-it/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
Shaun’s manual is worth the read. It really helped me out so much in the hard times. One piece of advice for everyone dealing with this is relax every muscle in your body and let go. Instead of fearing the DP let it take you over and wait for it to pass. Don’t fight it and listen to Shaun’s advice and read his manual.
So glad to hear the DP Manual was helpful! 😊
@@Dpmanual hey Shaun please reply, can depersonalization effect speed of processing words heard?
@Hazy @Hazy thank you much :) your the best, am just struggling to concentrate and I get confused so much in class and feel like stupid, I thought I had some kind of brain damage but now I knew it is just a part of depersonalisation. i got depersonalization when i was 11 years old, i did tell my parents about it, but it was hard to explain and they didnt believe me. now 2 years later i still have it a little bit, i feel like am gonna be like this my whole life its very scary, i sit down and google my symptoms everyday and the things i see online gives me extreme anxiety, am 13 now.
@Hazy yes I have, car accident, mostly wars, I was in the middle of a war twice, it caused me severe trauma.
@Hazy your the best, your writing a whole book for me :), am gonna give it the best I can and try to forget about it, sleep well and eat well, your helping me so much, i will always go back and read what you've said if I need help :)
YOU ARE UNDERRATEDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Please post another🙏
It's on the way, stay tuned! 😊
Just a little assurance needed. Hi there. I feel like I've reached the maximum depth of anxiety and DP. The biggest thought I cling to
is that I will eventually recover, but will continue to be trapped in this 24/7 cycle of thinking about my thinking. I see others mentioning ruminating on different topics, but I
can't stop thinking about my actions and most importantly, my own thinking. I fear that even
when I'm 100% healed, if I even just THINK about the fact that I used to be in this cycle of thinking about my thinking, then it'll result in a
downward spiral that'll keep me in this forever. "Wow the anxiety used to make me think about my thinking. Oh wait, now I'm thinking about my thinking" and end up back in the same cycle and back to the vicious
ruminating and obsessing over that.
I am just starting to see an anxiety therapist but need some assurance as I’m going through this. Is this the anxiety? Does this go away when you recover? Do you get back to normal while sitting idle? Will these looping thoughts and thinking about my thinking stop? Thanks!
I relate with this so much! ”Thinking about thinking” as you said it and overanalyzing everything is what caused me to depersonalize/derealize in the first place! Now that DPDR doesn’t control my life anymore (intense ones can still be scary) and isn’t the primary source of stress in my life anymore, I’ve found myself stressing over this almost constant state of introspection and rumination, and my future with it and the possibilities of something else being wrong with me. At times my thinking can be disorganized and this leads me into one section of my journey with DPDR; constant fear and obsessive thoughts about having contracted or contracting schizophrenia.
My first mental health scare has been me first contracting DPDR in march, last year. My immediate thoughts were that I had contracted schizophrenia or psychosis (due to weed being involved in a way, which are huge fears of mine), later on DID, BPD and OCD. The first week with it was the worst time of my life (ignorance when it comes to mental health problems is the worst), but finding out about DPDR really brought down the intensity and frequency of these attacks. The next year went by pretty calmly until like about 6 months ago, where it seems like my anxiety started getting worse. Being the person I am, I started googling about these symptoms, and I found out that schizophrenia and anxiety-based disorders have alot in common. Finding out more and more about this just constantly made me more stressed and depressed (and anxious). The nail in the coffin was finding out that schizophrenics can also have symptoms of derealization. This is when a dark cloud emerged over me. From there on, almost every day I was depressed and stressing about me possibly having SF, and I started even living as if was sure I had schizophrenia; questioning if what I’m seeing are hallucinations or if I’m deluded in some way and projecting the experiences of SF people onto my life. This constant state of stress truly started bringing on new symptoms in me that I had never before experienced; weird experiences relating to sleep and even hallucinations (seeing stars/weird lights, and a few times I have even seen things on the edge of my sight or outside of my focus move). These things made me even more stressed up to the point where I had to go see a therapist. Opening up really helped me clear my mind, but truly what I left with was that you yourself have to find things that help you out. From the 6 times that I have went to psychotherapy/psychiatrists and the limited information about me that they gathered, they told me that most likely I don’t have SF due to my reality testing still being in tact, but this didn’t help me out in the long run. What really helped me out a lot was me finishing reading the DP manual of Shaun that I had bought months before but didn’t finish (due to not wanting to research the disorder constantly as advised). Reading about the experiences of others, and finding out that the symptoms I had were common in DPDR really made me extatic and gave me well deserved peace. I’m still not totally at peace, and the possibilities of me having SF or something else still scare me, thus I’m still considering getting a professional diagnosis. Today has been not the best day, thus here I am. I hope this doesn’t stress you out more and that you yourself don’t end repeating my mistakes. I truly wish and hope for a quick recovery to you and us all, and that we can continue living our lives as we are supposed to! ❤
Hey Shaun.
What are ur thoughts about Ashwaganda? Do you think it can effect ur recovery positively?
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with it but if you're considering taking any new supplements please speak to your medical professional first 😊
Shawn, I had been recovering but had an episode recently and feel like i’m back to square one. I keep thinking maybe i’m schizophrenic or in a deep psychosis. Any suggestions?
Hi Hunter, read this, I think you'll find it useful:
www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
When are u going to make ur manual at hebrow please that make us recovery
Hey,Shaun!
Is there any possibility to chat/speak with you?
I've have had extremely strong DPDR due to postpartum depression.
I was and I still am an extremely severe case
I spent days of being unable to take care for my baby, I cried 10 hours per day, I begged to be dead, I was in hell. It was not only DPDR,but extremely severe brain fog, body pain, bone pain, headaches, severe anxiety/panic and full blown DPDR, I could and still barely can get out of bed. My cognitive functions are non existing. My memory,thinking, it hurts so bad. I feel like an 80 year old lady, but I'm only 27. If my kids wouldn't depend on me I would commit suicide long time ago.
I had 5 hospitalizations all together 3,5 months, I was misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, I did 14 sets of electro comvulsive therapy, I tried meds (I now try to slowly quit them, I'm still on 2 antipsyhoticsand antidepresants) meds never helped, just gave me side effects.
I've tried walks, healthy food, vitamins ,books, I do therapy,try to accept it ,but it just doesn't get better. And my worst symptoms for now is DPDR. It is 24/7 for last 2.5 years. Before this never expierenced it,except when smoked some weed before 10 years. But it was never permanent.
I could buy your manual,but it still feels like something is off with my brain. I've read Claire Weekes book ,she mainly speaks about acceptance, great book, but something just doesn't "click with me".
My biggest wish is to feel connected to my kids ,to go outside without feeling psyhotic, to feel connected to my body... I just want normal life. Nothing special.
I would highly appreciate your input in my healing, I really need some guidance. I can pay to you if needed, but not so much because I can't work due to illness and I applied for disability.
If you gan please reply me here or on my e-mail gunita.klava@inbox.lv
Thank you from my heart!
Gunita.
When it comes to the vision, what if my eyes aren’t dilated but my vision still feels off and I’m not seeing right? Do you think it’s linked to hppd and can be permanent? (Bad weed experience)
Don’t worry, visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/
I know what he means by the Hollywood movie thing . To me it almost felt like a version of Hollywood what they think when a character goes to Mexico and it looks very weird like that’s what I felt like to me
If I can be honest and it’s not to scare anyone . After recovering from anxiety disorder etc , when I am super super stressed or push my body way beyond it’s limits with training / caffeine or any substances I can feel dp and brain fog for a while but it never sticks and goes away with rest .
I had beeen depersonalization from last 10 years .. nd bald now.... My mom sister who gave me deperssion laugh at me due to bald still these women giving me depression nd im fighting .. im strong enough to handle these tixic women nd recovering to depersonalization
I'm almost out of the woods I think and would love to share my story. I have been through just about every ring dpdr can put you through. I'm almost at the light at the end of this tunnel.
Glad to hear you're on the road to recovery! 😊 And yes of course, let me know if you'd like to share your story with the channel 😊
Hey there! Curious as to how you are feeling now, have you noticed any improvements in mental clarity? That's my main worry at the moment
@@qrayzie4253 For sure. I've gotten to the point where I completely forget about dpdr and am completely normal through out the day up until something triggers me to think about it again. I acknowledge that Im going to be okay and continue on. At one point I was concerned about my mental clarity as well. It will get better and go back to normal you just need to realize that this is your brains natural response to protect you. You have to convince your brain over time that you are okay rather than panic and continuing the cycle.
Do you have a tips to get a good sleep with no fear feeling ? Thanks before 🙏🏻
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
It got to the point where my mind just went blank. Obviously I must he thinking subconsciously but if my mind were a stage, it shunk from the size of one that can host a small band to one the width of a stool top.
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/the-truth-about-blank-mind-syndrome/
Otherwise, I'm not a person who drinks a lot of coffee, but a month ago, before the first real symptoms of dp appeared, I started drinking a lot of coffee and energy drinks. The day in which I drank the most coffee, dp happened exactly then. Sometimes small things can cause 'big things' and be an indicator of something. Likewise, one girl wrote that she tried to 'not listen to her brain', and that she denied some things, creating an illusion for herself. Also, the same thing happened to me, but of course, everything was preceded by a traumatic break-up...But this for coffee is quite interesting to me. It seems that caffeine, just like marijuana, alcohol, can be a trigger for dp
Yes because DP/DR is ANXIETY Based, and Caffeine increases heart rate and blood flow tremendously which leads to anxiety increase, caffeine is a horrible drug and people should stay away from it, even Soda has caffeine, i don't drink anything caffeine based anymore
@@taverasmedia yes, soda can increase axiiety more that energy drinks. Whenever I drink coca cola, my anxiety grows, so I avoid energy drins
Could you do videos with people that had it for a year or more that u helped. Please it would help us that have been in it for a while
Good call, I'll keep that in mind! 😊 And in the meantime don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
I am 17 and I’m feeling these symptoms after this Saturdays bad experience with an edible ( 3rd time ever using one ) while it was only 5mg I feel like I am not the same person, just found you videos and am trying to talk to a psychiatrist/psychologist about this experience. I haven’t been able to get more than 3 hours of sleep and I have barley eaten. I had a stressful life with school and always trying to keep a high average and I think this bad experience sent me over the hump. Any suggestions on what I should do to be back as soon as possible ?
Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
@@Dpmanual it’s been 5 days and I feel way less stress and anxiety about it but the feelings are not back yet. I am scared even if they do come back I won’t remember what the experience before this ( normality ) felt like and I am going to be stuck in this situation for years, even though I am not having panic attacks anymore I am not back yet
@@ariyanyk1059 yo do u have discord I’m going thru the same thing and I’ve found it’s great to talk it out with people, especially those with dpdr
@Hazy this means alot bro
Should I not be watching these videos for my recovery ?
i literally got the same thing that he describes heavily on the part with the vision
whenever i sleep bad at night the vision kinda gets worse the day after.
so he talked about taking cbd and i didnt really understand; did cbd trigger it?
Visual symptoms like that are super common with DPDR and will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/
And don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it. Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/
Hi there Arten - it's Chris here. So on the subject of CBD, I'm not really sure if it caused it or if it was connected in some way but it was at the same time. So even though I did feel really relaxed on CBD I decided to stop using it. Someone else talked about it maybe be having THC in it too. It's possible. I'm not an expert so I guess just see how you feel with and without it. Any questions just let me know. All the best, Chris
@@chrishumphrey2471 did you feel like you had really sharp vision like almost to much and everything felt more vivid?
@@BlackShadow876590 for me it was the opposite. It was the 'behind a pane of glass feeling' so for me it was less vivid. Almost as if my eyes were trying to avoid sharp vision.
Are there any maladaptive daydreamers in the chat? This is something that is actually common with DPDR ”patients”, but it doesn’t get mentioned a lot. Having alot of idle time, I spend a lot of time by myself in my head, creating these imaginary conversations and situations that I would like to have then and there, which just aren’t possible at the moment (nowadays the most common theme is opening up about my symptoms to a third party, usually my therapist). At times it can be nice and originally I developed this as a coping mechanism to the increasing alone time I was subject to, but nowadays it can be annoying due to the sheer amount of time it has taken out my life and it happening almost automatically after having a symptom of some sort. Due to me having a lot of idle time and spending a lot of time in my head (daydreaming, overthinking and being introspective for example), it can cause my headspace sometimes to feel foggy/slow/blank (and maybe in a sense, my inner monologue to feel quieter or more distant?). I today for the first time googled ’disorganized thinking’ and I found myself identifying to some of the symptoms (eg. random thoughts or visions popping in my head in midst of thinking which I equate to ’going off tangents’), and this scared me due to disorganized thinking being a common symptom in schizophrenics or in a developing one. This is just one of the other symptoms that I have that point towards SP (eg. derealization and even minor hallucinations), but which can also just be signs of anxiety (anxiety-based disorders and schizophrenia sharing many similarities have made life for me very stressful). This has had me so scared, stressed and depressed for a long time that I even visited psychotherapists and psychiatrists, who with the limited information about me they had concluded that I most likely don’t have SP, but this didn’t stop me from stressing. When I am out and about (active) and social with people I always have a clear mind and have no sort of disorganized thinking/speech and DPDR has been my first mental health scare, but I’m just obsessing about the possibility that I have some lifelong, worsening, psychotic illness that I need medication for and limits me from doing things. I’m scared that I’m just like that one person out of the thousands that contacted Shaun with their stories, whom Shaun thought might have something else. Does anyone else relate to this? I just want to have a clear mind and be mentally healthy again man ffs
yes omg i tend to maladaptive daydream it’s so annoying :/ i think it makes my dpdr even worse
My dp and anxiety make me think that I have schizophrenia I have seen multiple mental health professionals and doctors and they all said that I don't show any signs of schizophrenia and that it's just anxiety but I am so anxious that my dp will cause me to have hallucinations or have some sort of psychotic break I am always checking to see if I am hallucinating and I never am but I'm stuck in this anxious loop of checking and panic attacks
Don’t worry that can’t happen. Have you bought Shaun’s book?
No I haven't but I am planning on it when I can afford it
OK, I highly recommend.
P.s if you want to talk about depersonalization or need help you can have my number if you want just let me know
Read this carefully, I think you'll find it useful!
www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
@@phdplays9398 I relate to this so much I used to have moderate DP/DR from smoking weed I got 100% over it after months and then being a stupid teenager I smoked again recently around 4 months ago, everyday 24/7 I feel like any moment I could hallucinate and my sanity will break, sometimes I even stare off and just wait and see if it will happen, (the visual snow and after images make it so much harder) after months of continuously doing this I came to the realization that even when I really thought I was going to hallucinate during my lowest times it never happened and I kinda use that to anchor my anxiety from getting to out of control. Some days I will still panic, everyday seems to be different it’s like a luck of the draw.
i turn 16 and start my first job next month, will working help with my dp or worsen it?
Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, congratulations on the job! That's a very good thing to do on the road to recovery as it will give you work to focus on and keep your attention away from the anxiety / DPDR 😊
Thirdly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
Is it possible to experience dpdr in a positive way? for example, after a sweet tiredness.
Some people like the feeling of not having control. One of my friend actually enjoys it because he said it’s fun to experience a different reality.
Hello sir, I have no stress related disorder or depression but why I feel like I don't exist, sometimes my family members and my hometown looks very strange to me, I questioning myself who I am, don't recognise myself in my pictures, feeling of disconnection with my family,, is its a DPDR.or it's another illness
Take a look through the full list of symptoms here and see if they sound familiar:
www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.
It is because i had the same feelings. But just dont freak out much or be anxious. Go with it and it will disappear without notice
@Hazy Is it curable its own or I need medications or counselling from doctor,,. Is it a only symptoms or a disorder.. thank for your reply 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@Hazy I have only symptoms like, sometimes I don't recognise myself in my pictures and in my mirror, sometimes my family members and my hometown looks strange to me.but sometimes, .. I hope I will recover soon..... Thanks 🙏 you makes me very calm and relax ... 💗💗 From India..
hey shaun. my name is Mo. Can we please have a 1 on 1 conversation somewhere. Im at an extremely low point because of depersonalization, and everyone just passes me off as crazy.
Lol when I first got dpdr I thought I was just really tired too. I used to drink one or two 5 hour energy’s before work.. and let me tell you.. not a good idea. The bottles are so small that you’re intaking 230 mg of caffeine in 2 or 3 sips. And all that hitting me at once made my anxiety go way up, along with dpdr.. and I was left wondering like “why isn’t caffeine working like it used to? Why is it making me worse all of a sudden instead of better?” 😂
Ha, I did the exact same with using coffee to 'wake up'! 😊
Loll I remember doing this too
cant tell if I'm breathing or not or if I'm inhaling or exhaling its like my lungs are disconnected from me i don't even have the urge to breathe i can stop breathing in till i pass out with out even noticing thats why automatic breathing is weak i can automatically breathe but i give it some power so i can breathe properly if anyone went through this before please help me I'm losing hope i don't know if I'm going to make it
@UCoeuDJhKVfIqdPq8jaDb6bA thank you very much man im very grateful for you're help i needed this 🙏✨
@Hazy actually I'm more better now it kinda faded away now i know even if it came back i know it will go away thank you for you're help
What's the cost of zoom call with you?
hello shaun im a 12 year old kid i suffered with dp since the start of 2022 and i still am is there anyway to stop it im to young
Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍
thank you i will look at your website but i dont think i can talk with my parents about it beacuse they will think im crazy
@@JerryChillinGaming am 13, I got dp when I was 11, very young just like you....I give up I feel like am never gonna be the old person I was, the old me.
@@SonOfAssur hey just to remind u i cured but it took me just 2 weeks after this post i fell alot better and u will cure u just need to stop thinking about it and u will recover
@@JerryChillinGaming you recovered very quickly nice, I've been like this for 2 years
is drinking alcohol bad when it comes to recovery ???
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-alcohol-cause-depersonalization/
Some CBD products have some THC, so you have to be careful where you get it from. Don’t go to smoke shops! Had a bad experience with that 😢
Sorry to hear that Christy, hope you're feeling better now! 😊
@@Dpmanual thank you I do 🙏
@@christyfig Glad to hear it! 😊
Can you pass out or faint from dpdr please let me know
@Hazy that’s just my biggest problem I feel like is I’m going to pass out I feel fine but when I had a panic attack I thought I was going to pass out and it triggers everything I do when I go into a store or just out into a crowd and when I’m by myself I feel like I’m stranded
@Hazy thank you so much man honestly❤️ I always feel like I’m doing better than I’ll go in public I just don’t know what to do to get in my mind to just be my self again what did you do ? I already bought the manual I just would like to know what you did man
@Hazy thank you so much man I’ve had it since I was 14 now I’m 18 it’s been an everyday thing and I can’t just get my mind to snap out of it because it’s been so damn long lol
@Hazy my worst fear is just passing out or just falling and having a super bad panic attack I have a panick attack about worrying about having one
@Hazy thanks man so much and one more question . When you felt dpdr super bad like In a store or out in public places did you just keep doing your normal thing because when I go into crowds or like surfing at the beach I have bad dpdr but I know everything is real and I’m fine it’s just there
Hi Shaun after 5 years of ssri (medication) i get of them slowly because i want to heal naturally. The withdrawal is hard and painful and I lose hope to recover. İs recovery now for me possible or is, my brain damaged by the medication.. I wish ı found your site before and would never take them 😞
@Hazy thanks so much! Can i email you when you have time? Best regards
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I’ve emailed you about a consultation. Please get back to me thanks.
Done! 😊
I need translation to arabic
كيف حالك اخي
هل تعاني من هذا الشعور كأنك غريب عن نفسك
أنا أعاني
Shaun i am nearly close to recovery.
Can i be your next guest when recovered?
Absolutely, I'd love to have you on the channel! 😊
can you give tips for recovery
@@kladimsedanisteznali7164 buraz iskreno vreme leci sve,treba strpljenje,treba nastaviti sa zivotom kako god delovalo da je sve izgubljeno,fake it till you make it
@@banke8480 kolko ti je trajalo i sta je bio okidac
@@kladimsedanisteznali7164 drogirao sm se kao svinja prosle god,ali trava msm
Do you have a tips to get a good sleep with no fear feeling ? Thanks before 🙏🏻
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
Do you have a tips to get a good sleep with no fear feeling ? Thanks before 🙏🏻
Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
Thank u :)
@@satrioputro3344 Welcome! 😊