[Guest]

Seriously! Before I came to this forum, I knew very little of DR/DP. I only knew that:

- I felt weird
- Everything was unreal, like in a dream or trance, or like being inside another dimension
- It scared the S*** out of me!
- I had a lot of anxiety and some anxiety attacks
- I was afraid that I was loosing my mind, going crazy!

After participating for about a month in this forum/message board, I've learned that:

1. I'm not the only one!
2. I'm not going mad - a lot of people feel the same way, and they're not going mad (although many claim they are) - so I can relax a little, and when I feel bad, I can tell myself "I'm not going mad, relax!" And that really helps me!
3. DR/DP is something which can last for years, so maybe I should start to learn how to live with it, and get on with my life as best as I can!

My first DR attack came when I was 9-10 years old, but it was not until 2001 that it really began. After starting to post on this forum, I have really begun to see some patterns in my life, and it has helped me a lot! Thanks!

 

[shadowness]

that is great to hear!



i also want to thank all the people on this forum and all the modarators for helping so much...

although my dp and dr have got worse...my coping has got better and the advice and stories on here atre great to read and help ever so much...

this is a great place to vent, explain and help and get help...

woohoo and yayness!

 

[Guest]

yeh before i knew what i was happenin' i felt similar-lost and thought i was goin' crazy but you're not alone in this....everyone on here is supportive and Janine=DP/DR Guru

 

[gem]

jbdk, that is wonderful to hear that you are feeling better and this site has helped you. Having an illness can be very painful, but it can be even more painful when you feel alone in the battle. Life seems so much brighter when we have a friend who is there for us no matter what way we feel. I consider this site a precious friend. It is a place where we know we will never be judged, whether we feel sad, lonely, scared or want to share a bit of happiness we know that we can come here and share life with people who truly understand and care.

gem.

 

[Guest]

this sucks