Hi Everyone,
I've exited the full on DP/DR phase. That is, I'm no longer ruminating and thereby exacerbating the sensory part of the disorder, though I could probably induce that state if I chose to think about it. I am, however, struggling with having no emotions, no sense of time, and a less than effective memory (I used to have a great memory). I also can't really think of myself, like I have no identity. By no means a new question, but does anyone have suggestions as to how to alleviate all or any one of these things. Or, perhaps someone can explain whether the way that I think is affecting these parts of the disorder. I find myself submitting to the disorder, which alleviates the skewed sensory perception, but the "fog," as I think it's commonly referred to, subsists. Part of me thinks that the loss of identity is the underlying problem and that perhaps my inability to create an identity as kid might have a big part in why I can't fix this. I say this because I don't know what to do with myself every day. I never developed any hobbies growing up and I've always been a "chill" and indifferent person my whole life. I see a lot of posts suggesting I should distract myself doing things I love, but I don't really love any activities. I've never had a strong opinion about something in my life....And as a recent graduate, I need to find a job, but I don't know what I want to do.
Maybe some of this stuff rings true for someone? Again, maybe someone can offer suggestions.
I've exited the full on DP/DR phase. That is, I'm no longer ruminating and thereby exacerbating the sensory part of the disorder, though I could probably induce that state if I chose to think about it. I am, however, struggling with having no emotions, no sense of time, and a less than effective memory (I used to have a great memory). I also can't really think of myself, like I have no identity. By no means a new question, but does anyone have suggestions as to how to alleviate all or any one of these things. Or, perhaps someone can explain whether the way that I think is affecting these parts of the disorder. I find myself submitting to the disorder, which alleviates the skewed sensory perception, but the "fog," as I think it's commonly referred to, subsists. Part of me thinks that the loss of identity is the underlying problem and that perhaps my inability to create an identity as kid might have a big part in why I can't fix this. I say this because I don't know what to do with myself every day. I never developed any hobbies growing up and I've always been a "chill" and indifferent person my whole life. I see a lot of posts suggesting I should distract myself doing things I love, but I don't really love any activities. I've never had a strong opinion about something in my life....And as a recent graduate, I need to find a job, but I don't know what I want to do.
Maybe some of this stuff rings true for someone? Again, maybe someone can offer suggestions.
