Overcoming Depersonalization Derealization Disorder and Intrusive Thoughts (Quick tips)

to anyone feeling like this, we are real. we are okay. time will heal us all 🤍

One of my therapist said to me as long as you think you’re going crazy you’re not if you were you wouldn’t be aware of it and that helps me when the dp gets worse

Everyone in here, I want to remind you, you can heal from this. It will get better and I am living proof that you can get better. I was there, thinking I will never find myself ever again but I want to reassure you that you do heal if you put the work in. Five months and still healing!

29:10 Feeling relaxed after hearing Aida saying Dpdr comes from the emotional realm and not mental realm and she realizes us that how we question our reality is the biggest sign of our sanity. Lots and lots of love to the dare team members❤

I can assure you that you will get through this, guys!! I had it for some time but really accepting it helped me to feel completely normal again! :) Don‘t be afraid. It will pass.

Wish I never knew what anxiety was. I was happier as a child running in the rain, jumping in the puddles, gazing up at the stars on a silent night. Now life ain't what it used to be. Those beautiful days are gone. Everyday is a battle.

The hard part about this is the lack of information that’s out there, Honestly YouTube is a god send. Thank you guys!

Being in a movie about yourself without a script

It’s pretty amazing how powerful our bodies are. I keep trying to tell myself: “if my body can create this many powerful negative symptoms, I know it is capable of producing powerful positive symptoms.” I think of it like the Hulk. The Hulk, when caught up in negative emotions (fear, anger), uses his insane strength to destroy everything. But when in the right frame of mind, he is capable of incredible strength. It’s the same with us suffering from DPDR. Our brains are acting like the Hulk just going around smashing things. The problem is not that our brains are too powerful—it’s that we’re using our power in the wrong manner. If you are capable of creating DPDR, you are just as capable of creating so many powerful positive things. It’s all coming from the same source (your brain). By removing fear, you’ll slowly learn to use this powerful brain in amazingly positive manner. Definitely a lot easier said than done. I’m still in the thick of things myself. But I thought I’d at least share something I thought of the other day.

I'm not scared of going crazy. I'm scared there's something physically wrong with my brain making me feel this way.

I can’t believe I’m just seeing this years later! I’m going through depersonalization pretty bad right now due to panic and anxiety attacks but I know it’s all in my head and once I stop thinking about it so much and get the anxiety under control this will fade away on its own. I’ve had it before.

What Aida said about losing your sense of self is exactly how I feel two years after having a mental breakdown that gave me the worst panic attacks I'd ever experienced. I felt like I was on the edge of sanity for three months, and although I have improved, I'm still struggling with it. It's awful.

I’ve suffered from DP/DR chronically for about 11 years. This video is GOLD!! What these people say is truth and the only way out , after years of struggling I NATURALLY implemented all of these tools and got better.

i havent even watched this yet and i go to the comments. just want to add to the comments here that you are loved, everything is actually okay, and everything WILL be okay. I recovered for a long time, and now its coming back just a tad bit, so i came to this video. "Real life" is achievable and I felt it for a long time. Its just a couple steps away. Never give up gang! My heart seriously goes out to all of you.

If you say, I’m accepting it, but it’s not going away, you’re not only not accepting it, you’re thinking about it, seeing it as a problem to be solved. Your concern is precisely what causes it to begin with.

Whoever sees this, you are not alone. There’s people who feel the exact same way, no matter what it’s caused from. I have had it for a couple months from pointless thoughts, Im scared it won’t go away, but I know if I stay strong and accept it and be patient, it will go away. And it will be worth it. I promise. You might wanna give up, but you will be so happy you didn’t when it’s over. Please keep going and try to accept it and surround yourself with people who love you 💗

I have had this about 5 years ago when I first had my panic attack and everything went downhill from there.... I overcame it and have recently encountered another anxiety driven episode which has triggered another state of Dep and Der...... this is not permanent you will overcome it and be back to normal. this is just another symptom of extreme anxiety.

When Aida was talking about her therapist that told her that “she’s not going crazy yet but is on her way”… that pissed me off so bad. This happened to me too. Most therapists are such a joke and actually do more harm than good. I don’t care if you have a phd in psychology from the most prestigious school on earth. If you haven’t experienced what your patients are talking about, and overcome it personally, you’re useless to them.

it’s so scary because sometimes i feel like i don’t know my parents and i feel like i have no emotions anymore

Feeling weird while still carrying on is key and true acceptance but I feel like I’m being stripped away from quality of life. I can’t enjoy my life or experiences fully because I am still thinking about how “weird” I feel in the back of my mind. Just afraid that I’ll never fully be engaged and intact with the world, family and friends again. That’s mentally my biggest obstacle and trying my best to get thru that! 🙏🏽 Release fear! 💯