I have a major problem with this as well. If I'm in public spaces and end up in DP/DR land I always end up just trying to withdraw and "think" out of it - it never works.
The only solution that I can think of would be to try and focus outward. I know it's easier said than done, and I usually fail in doing it myself, but it should help. I've learnt that I'm most successful (and that's still not very) at doing this when I stop thinking "How distracted am I now?" and just learn to get "lost" in whatever it is I'm doing.
Beyond that, I remember hearing somewhere that having flashcards can help. If you're feelig very "out of it", just pull out a flashcard reminding you it's only DP and you're not losing your mind. I haven't yet yet tried this myself, but apparently it engages the rational side of your mind and helps with whatever's happening.
As for repeating your name, I guess it could work. The first week I had DP/DR - and at the time I didn't know what on earth it was - I went for a walk around the block and said to myself "wake up", it worked, but it doesn't seem to now anymore.
As you can see, I'm really at a loss as to ow to solve this myself, so any help from others would be appreciated.
The only solution that I can think of would be to try and focus outward. I know it's easier said than done, and I usually fail in doing it myself, but it should help. I've learnt that I'm most successful (and that's still not very) at doing this when I stop thinking "How distracted am I now?" and just learn to get "lost" in whatever it is I'm doing.
Beyond that, I remember hearing somewhere that having flashcards can help. If you're feelig very "out of it", just pull out a flashcard reminding you it's only DP and you're not losing your mind. I haven't yet yet tried this myself, but apparently it engages the rational side of your mind and helps with whatever's happening.
As for repeating your name, I guess it could work. The first week I had DP/DR - and at the time I didn't know what on earth it was - I went for a walk around the block and said to myself "wake up", it worked, but it doesn't seem to now anymore.
As you can see, I'm really at a loss as to ow to solve this myself, so any help from others would be appreciated.
