Oh definitely. What you are describing is heavy brain fog, one of the symptoms of dpdr. Its a very common symptom of anxiety and stress in general. For us with dpdr it can be so bad, you think your brain is withering away. Dementia is a very common fear due to this, but I assure you its not it.. I think it caused by our brains being overworked from the anxiety and rumination of dp/dr.
I find keeping my brain well-nourished with a healthy diet and plenty of sleep helps with this symptom. I also take a high quality magnesium and omega 3 fish oil supplement.
I try to tell myself when it is bad that I should not focus on the symptoms and think about dp/dr so much in this state, because I am not thinking clearly. It causes further distress when you are thinking about dp/dr in this state cause you feel stupid and like you can't think logically, but that is not true. Its just brain fog that everyone can feel sometimes when they are very tired/anxious/stressed.
I find keeping my brain well-nourished with a healthy diet and plenty of sleep helps with this symptom. I also take a high quality magnesium and omega 3 fish oil supplement.
I try to tell myself when it is bad that I should not focus on the symptoms and think about dp/dr so much in this state, because I am not thinking clearly. It causes further distress when you are thinking about dp/dr in this state cause you feel stupid and like you can't think logically, but that is not true. Its just brain fog that everyone can feel sometimes when they are very tired/anxious/stressed.
