I can ID with this as well, but this "numbness" occurred more when I was a teenager. It was awful going to bed as I literally couldn't tell the difference between the bedding and my skin. I also had times where a shower or bath was nearly unbearable as I felt "part of the water" .. and I should say "AS IF" I were part of the water.
Also, the burning. This again leads me to believe this is clearly medical as I've heard this too many times. It has happened to me a few times... when I've been very physically ill. But this was not a fever. The DP came over me so intensely, I was about .0000005% "here", with about that much consciousness. I felt as though I were sitting in front of a bonfire that was so intense it was burning my face.
The feeling I had, was of sheer unmitigated terror. I may as well have run into the Devil himself in a dark alley.
Let me tell you, the severity of all of these symptoms has lessened GREATLY over time with me. And meds, and therapy. I do not have all of these whacky symptoms I had as a teenager.
I believe if I had, had more supportive, understanding help when I was younger and some form of CBT and talk therapy and perhaps an anti-anxiety med, this would not have snowballed as it had.
Sorry, you feel so awful. Just know many here understand. It's why I love this board.
Take Care,
D
Also, the burning. This again leads me to believe this is clearly medical as I've heard this too many times. It has happened to me a few times... when I've been very physically ill. But this was not a fever. The DP came over me so intensely, I was about .0000005% "here", with about that much consciousness. I felt as though I were sitting in front of a bonfire that was so intense it was burning my face.
The feeling I had, was of sheer unmitigated terror. I may as well have run into the Devil himself in a dark alley.
Let me tell you, the severity of all of these symptoms has lessened GREATLY over time with me. And meds, and therapy. I do not have all of these whacky symptoms I had as a teenager.
I believe if I had, had more supportive, understanding help when I was younger and some form of CBT and talk therapy and perhaps an anti-anxiety med, this would not have snowballed as it had.
Sorry, you feel so awful. Just know many here understand. It's why I love this board.
Take Care,
D
