[Mipmunk]

For years I have been an episodic sufferer of DP. But it kicked off again in January. It went away a bit in April/May, but I was managing it more than anything and then for no reason depression/DP kicked off severely again 3 weeks ago. Last year I also had DP from March to October. I was ok November and December and then as I said it kicked off again in January. So in the last 17 months, I have been DP free in November and December 2016, the rest of the time have been DP'd. I used to be episodic, but it seems as I have got older the episodes are getting longer and more frequent. Does anybody else think that as they have got older it seems to be getting worse. I first had DP when I was 24. I am now 47. Anyone?

 

[eddy1886]

Not that its getting worse but that it doesnt go away fully (But thats just been my personal experience) Honestly without meds im totally f****d...Ive had this condition since around 1990...I feel a hell of alot better with my meds but I still experience alot of DP symptoms...The meds totally take the power out of them though and also over time I have learned to recognise the symptoms for what they are....Imaginary crap....Now having said that if ya took my meds from me I would be right back where I began in chronic DP hell........I have accepted this condition is with me until the day I die....Makes it easier to deal with in a way...

I have a reasonable quality of life due to medicine...But I cant work full time anymore, I have to be very selective as regards the people I have around me, I avoid stress literally as much as I can and I sleep whenever my mind and body allow me (i have serious insomnia in phases) I also live back at home with my folks because financially im basically on the borderline...

This condition as well as being a recovering alcoholic has thought me an extremely important lesson in life....Material stuff is not worth crap without your health and in particular your mental health......I have learned to appreciate the simple things in life...And anybody who tells me Im not trying hard enough is told to quickly f**k off....I dont do toxic people places or things anymore...I stick around positive caring understanding people.....DP loves and feeds on Negativity and Stress...I avoid them like the plague....Some might say thats wimping out and not fighting through but im sorry when youve been were ive been with this condition Im gonna do everything in my power to NOT go back there and also avoid everything in life that causes me distress....I suffered enough over the years...Im NOT suffering anymore and i plan to keep doing whatever it takes to stay that way...

I wouldnt wish this evil condition on my worst enemy...

Best of luck miss...Please take care of yourself...

 

[Mipmunk]

Thank you. Good to hear from you. I know having DP is sheer hell. Very occasionally, once in a blue moon, I have had moments of no DP, but they last seconds and they are gone again. You are right material stuff is worth nothing at all when you have DP. I would give away every penny I have to be DP free for the rest of my life. x