Hey JWD, having DP/DR puts you in a very vulnerable mental state. As such, ruminations and obsessive thoughts are quite common. But fear not, because as disturbing these may be, they are just thoughts. Now I know that won't be enough to ease your trouble so I would also advise to socialize more and perhaps even consider some counseling.
Talk therapy, although a simple approach, can make a huge impact and if you truly engage in it, it will go a long way.
You are not alone in what you are going through. I've also had some incredibly weird and bizarre thoughts and I would always end up looking things up on the web.
What's frightening is the fact that searching for symptoms amplifies your already enfeebled state of mind.
BUT, I also believe that researching this subject can alleviate some stressors in the long run too.
It's really a balance as to what you search for or what you want to find versus what you should be finding.
I would also like to wholeheartedly agree with the person above me.
As he/she stated: "Once we don't fear anymore and don't get scared of ourselves, we get rid of DP."
This will perhaps be your greatest battle yet. I would even consider this to be a spiritual one too.
And once you break the shackles of your misery, reunite body and mind and let go of the illusions and delusion, you will be reborn into a new being.
Stronger and more assertive than ever before.
Some people take medication and quite honestly it will help but it won't be a miracle drug. A lot of the pushing will have to come from you, not the meds.
If you want to know of some supplements and strategies, let me know.
Talk therapy, although a simple approach, can make a huge impact and if you truly engage in it, it will go a long way.
You are not alone in what you are going through. I've also had some incredibly weird and bizarre thoughts and I would always end up looking things up on the web.
What's frightening is the fact that searching for symptoms amplifies your already enfeebled state of mind.
BUT, I also believe that researching this subject can alleviate some stressors in the long run too.
It's really a balance as to what you search for or what you want to find versus what you should be finding.
I would also like to wholeheartedly agree with the person above me.
As he/she stated: "Once we don't fear anymore and don't get scared of ourselves, we get rid of DP."
This will perhaps be your greatest battle yet. I would even consider this to be a spiritual one too.
And once you break the shackles of your misery, reunite body and mind and let go of the illusions and delusion, you will be reborn into a new being.
Stronger and more assertive than ever before.
Some people take medication and quite honestly it will help but it won't be a miracle drug. A lot of the pushing will have to come from you, not the meds.
If you want to know of some supplements and strategies, let me know.
