Hey, I know that DP is an illness that varies highly between people. But I'll give you my perspective on your questions.
About 6 months ago, I got hit with my second chronic (24/7) case of DP (last one was 4 years ago). It's been hell. I've slowly been recovering since it started, but it's just taken a while for me to be even functional.
Like you, I often feel that I need to be distracted. Being in my state, it's so hard (maybe even impossible) to not obsess over it. It's so pervasive--nothing around me feels familiar, and I feel so disconnected. When people say to me to 'not think about it', they simply do not understand; something this 'in your face' and constant begs your attention.
It's good that you're able to be more social; it sounds like maybe your DP is getting better (like mine). I wish it were otherwise, but the distractions may be a necessary evil until it gets to the point where it doesn't distress you as much. Also, medications can reall, really help take the edge off. I suggest trying to see a psychiatrist--there are some good meds that can make you feel more relaxed and reality less threatening. You don't have to do this alone
About 6 months ago, I got hit with my second chronic (24/7) case of DP (last one was 4 years ago). It's been hell. I've slowly been recovering since it started, but it's just taken a while for me to be even functional.
Like you, I often feel that I need to be distracted. Being in my state, it's so hard (maybe even impossible) to not obsess over it. It's so pervasive--nothing around me feels familiar, and I feel so disconnected. When people say to me to 'not think about it', they simply do not understand; something this 'in your face' and constant begs your attention.
It's good that you're able to be more social; it sounds like maybe your DP is getting better (like mine). I wish it were otherwise, but the distractions may be a necessary evil until it gets to the point where it doesn't distress you as much. Also, medications can reall, really help take the edge off. I suggest trying to see a psychiatrist--there are some good meds that can make you feel more relaxed and reality less threatening. You don't have to do this alone
