"Some of my symptoms include feeling like I am almost about to have a seizure (though I have never had one)"
I've had persistent DPDR for 8 years now (am 24). I also experience the "I'm going to have a fit!!!" feeling. Like you I've never actually had one. I believe the problem is in my mind. Once I get the idea in my head that I'm going to have a seizure I become anxious. This acute anxiety only serves to strengthen the "about to fit" feeling. It's a vicious circle that must be broken. I am increasingly able to relax and assure myself that it's just anxiety and not a pre-seizure experience.
After 8 years of serious DR I finally broke and went to my GP (who obviously had no idea what I was talking about). I simply asked to be referred to a psychiatrist. My psychiatrist also knew little. But I did my research and told her that I wanted to go on the new Lamotrigine/SSRI combination. I even chose which SSRI. I've started three weeks ago and am slowly elevating the dose. I also asked my shrink to write the the DP research unit at Maudley. I now have to wait.
If you want treatment, get to a psychiatrist first and then ask to either go onto medication or to be referred to a clinical psychologist (may take time). Don't let your GP fob you off with some useless prescription that's unlikely to solve your problem but may well end up making it worse. Anyway, hope things go well for you...... LC
I've had persistent DPDR for 8 years now (am 24). I also experience the "I'm going to have a fit!!!" feeling. Like you I've never actually had one. I believe the problem is in my mind. Once I get the idea in my head that I'm going to have a seizure I become anxious. This acute anxiety only serves to strengthen the "about to fit" feeling. It's a vicious circle that must be broken. I am increasingly able to relax and assure myself that it's just anxiety and not a pre-seizure experience.
After 8 years of serious DR I finally broke and went to my GP (who obviously had no idea what I was talking about). I simply asked to be referred to a psychiatrist. My psychiatrist also knew little. But I did my research and told her that I wanted to go on the new Lamotrigine/SSRI combination. I even chose which SSRI. I've started three weeks ago and am slowly elevating the dose. I also asked my shrink to write the the DP research unit at Maudley. I now have to wait.
If you want treatment, get to a psychiatrist first and then ask to either go onto medication or to be referred to a clinical psychologist (may take time). Don't let your GP fob you off with some useless prescription that's unlikely to solve your problem but may well end up making it worse. Anyway, hope things go well for you...... LC
