Well it certainly sounds like DP to me. Did you ever really have an inner ear infection or were the doctors just guessing? I guess you wouldn't know.
From what I've heard on this site CAT scans don't show anything abnormal when you have DP. When you see your family Dr. again you might want to ask him for a referral to a psychiatrist or neurologist. They can give you a PET scan. Might be more helpful. Maybe your family doc could give you a PET scan too, but I doubt it. There's also something called a SPECT, it's like a PET scan, I'm not too sure of the difference.
These may not show anything either... Someone posted a picture of a normal brain and a DP'd brain and some areas were more active in the DP one. So it's worth a shot. I'm still trying to figure out my insurance issues so I can go get a PET scan myself.
Driving always worsens my DP too. Don't fear it though. Try not to think about it. Maybe get into an interesting conversation on road trips so your mind doesn't wander into unreality mode. It's important not to fear it cuz it only makes it worse. Anxiety makes it worse.
You said you thought this may have came about because of your diet. That may be true. Some people here have said vitamin B6 has helped them tremendously. Maybe you are lacking some nutrients?
At any rate, I would see a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. Maybe a therapist first so you can discuss what you want to do to get better. Cuz maybe you don't want to be on meds which is what a psychiatrist will give you right away. You might want to try other therapies before you try meds. If you decide on meds though Klonopin helps keep a lot of people calm and xanax is good for working fast on panic attacks. I always carry xanax with me on road trips. These two drugs can be addicting though so be careful.
Stay away from recreational drugs and alcohol. These have caused DP in many people.
Sorry so long... I hope I haven't confused you any more in my attempt to help.
From what I've heard on this site CAT scans don't show anything abnormal when you have DP. When you see your family Dr. again you might want to ask him for a referral to a psychiatrist or neurologist. They can give you a PET scan. Might be more helpful. Maybe your family doc could give you a PET scan too, but I doubt it. There's also something called a SPECT, it's like a PET scan, I'm not too sure of the difference.
These may not show anything either... Someone posted a picture of a normal brain and a DP'd brain and some areas were more active in the DP one. So it's worth a shot. I'm still trying to figure out my insurance issues so I can go get a PET scan myself.
Driving always worsens my DP too. Don't fear it though. Try not to think about it. Maybe get into an interesting conversation on road trips so your mind doesn't wander into unreality mode. It's important not to fear it cuz it only makes it worse. Anxiety makes it worse.
You said you thought this may have came about because of your diet. That may be true. Some people here have said vitamin B6 has helped them tremendously. Maybe you are lacking some nutrients?
At any rate, I would see a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. Maybe a therapist first so you can discuss what you want to do to get better. Cuz maybe you don't want to be on meds which is what a psychiatrist will give you right away. You might want to try other therapies before you try meds. If you decide on meds though Klonopin helps keep a lot of people calm and xanax is good for working fast on panic attacks. I always carry xanax with me on road trips. These two drugs can be addicting though so be careful.
Stay away from recreational drugs and alcohol. These have caused DP in many people.
Sorry so long... I hope I haven't confused you any more in my attempt to help.
