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  1. Discussion
    In this video Dr. Kanojia recommends purposefully cultivating a sense of nonself or observer status towards self to cope with life's problems. "Terminal cancer patients who meditate talk about a metaphorical pane of glass between them and their physical pain."
  2. Discussion
    So i was reading some books and people who meditate/ or at least one of the goals for a certain meditation is an out-of-body experience. The author of the book "The power of now" talks about how he had an out-of-body experience when he grew stressed. he didn't relate it to depersonalization...
  3. Spirituality Discussion
    Hey, to support my "incoming" recovery from DP/DR i want to daily meditate. I listen to 528hz and 432hz everyday, i don't think it works. But are there any other frequencies or meditation, that helped you cope with this condition?
  4. Spirituality Discussion
    I just wanted to stop by and post this meditation technique. I saw someone asking about techniques earlier but cant find the thread. Breath Awareness meditation can help a lot. Its simple- place your concious attention on the tip of your nose and just observe the breath coming and going. Dont...
  5. Treatment Options
    Hi guys, not really sure what I want to say here. I've had very little luck with therapy helping the DPDR. I have found consistency in sleep to be a major help. But meditation and grounding exercises haven't made a massive difference. My psychologist wanted me go squeeze my arms and legs or a...
  6. Discussion
    For the record of those many suffereres thinking that blank mind state has something to do with meditation. It has not. YES meditation quiets down your mind and your internal dialogue, but the thing is, once in a meditative state you can access your mind and thoughts and use them practically...
  7. Introduce Yourself
    Hi Everyone! My name is Albert, I'm a transformational coach and I offer one on one sessions with people over the phone or skype to any one who feels called to work with someone in addition to what they are already doing for DP / DR. I'm offering the first phone call free to see if working...
  8. Recovery Stories
    Hello all! I'm going to share with you my experience with DP/DR (Mostly DR) and how I successfully overcame it. Without a doubt it took a number of changes to myself and my lifestyle to successfully overcome this awful affliction but I promise you all that it is possible and you will not deal...
  9. Managing DPD
    Hi, I was hoping to hear about what meditation techniques work best for people and get some new ideas on what to try. I joined a mindfulness meditation group but no one there has DP so I can't really ask them. I've tried candle meditation and breathing meditation but I've found that by far the...
  10. Research
    Warning: Depersonalization and derealization are protective mechanisms. Just reading this essay might temporarily or permanently disrupt those protective mechanisms. If you are relying on them, approach this essay with caution, to avoid provoking an extreme or dangerous reaction. Note: I am not...
  11. Mental & Physical Health
    This study is worth reading if you have an interest in the adverse effects/ challenges associated with various meditation practices. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0176239...
  12. Discussion
    Dear All, Alot of people have said that regular meditation makes their dp/dr worse.... What is the consensus of that for the wider forum? And do people have any specific practices that they can recommend? I would especially be grateful if these were things with instructions and geared towards...
  13. Discussion
    Hi Friends, i want know which meditation and yoga is best for dpd ? i heard that meditation also trigger the dp....! is it real?
  14. Discussion
    hi all i was wondering if any of you guys have a specific routines or exercices as far as grounding techniques goes. i feel like this could probably get me back in touche with my emotion wich is my main issue. but i don't really know where to start. so please share your experience or advice...
  15. Recovery Stories
    My Post got rather long, but maybe some of you have time to read it. I structured it as following, so you can skip parts if you wish: 1) How I got DP 2) 9 years of DP 3) Beginning to recover 4) My Tips 5) Techniques that might help TL;DR: I have been in a constant DP/DR state induced by...
  16. Introduce Yourself
    I was diagnosed with DP about ten years ago and was in intensive therapy before my diagnoses and after. I stopped going after about seven years because I knew that I could help myself as much as they were and I needed to find my own way. Through meditation and working through my problems...
  17. Depersonalization & Media
    His key to success ultimately -- meditaion. His book is worth a read! "10% Happier" -- he is not cured, but he has yet another tool. This man has a life long career as a TV reporter. An inspiration...
  18. Discussion
    I am writing about Depersonalization Disorder, why it is unknown, and why it is surprisingly common. The word depersonalization conjures images of repetitious, robotic tasks, armies of drones laboring over some massive project of no personal import, wage slavery. It is thought of as something...
  19. Introduce Yourself
    hello everyone, My name is nour, and i have suffered from DP/DR Depression, anxiety and the list goes on for about 7 years, i can go on and on about how horrible it was. but I'm actually going to try to help and show you what has worked for me during the last couple of months and helped me...
  20. Discussion
    Does anyone know if reading is a good cure for brain fog? Not just reading, but Brain exercises, Meditation and mindfulness, things of that nature?
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