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Q: Feeling out of body

asked by: Jesuss44 on September 8th, 2009

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i started feeling like this right about when summer started the first days were the scariest i felt like i was living in a dream i felt like a lot of things around me weren't real i felt like if i was on some sort of drug. i really hate this feeling i don't know if its because of Anxiety or what i know i have Anxiety because i bite my nails alot they are pretty short but i don't know if that could be it or maybe stress. Now i feel like im not me i feel out of it like im not in my body or something its really hard to explain i don't know if i got used to the feeling or it changed sometimes when i walk somewhere and get there i ask my self like "Wasn't i just sitting down" or "Wasn't i just over there" also i dream more Often i know we dream all the time but now its like everyday i always remember them i went to the doctor and they gave me medicine for depression and anxiety iv bin taking it for about a week now i haven't seen any results but the doctor said to wait. Also if i talk after wards i don't know if i did say what i said i really dont know how else to explain this feeling but if anybody knows anything please helppppppp i feel like i am going crazy.

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GDAWES

replied on October 20th, 2009

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Try not to worry. I know how difficult and scary it can be but trying not to get more anxious and tense will help. I have suffered with this when I was alot younger and it scared the life out of me at the time. I have fiqured out years later that it was linked to stress and depression. Treat the stress and depression and things will fall into place. I really feel for you because I know how traumatic it can feel. Try your hardest everyday to stop yourself from worrying and getting lost in your thoughts as this will lead to a more balanced sleep (with less REM sleep) and increased feelings of more 'normality'. I have just noticed the date on your initial post so presume you are well into your course of antidepressants. How are you feeling now? If you happen to get back on this site, please let me know how you are.

D.

Jesuss44

replied on October 26th, 2009

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hey D thanks for the Reply, Thats wat some people have bin telling me that it could be the stress and depression.
right now i think i feel a little better i really dont know if im getting better or just getting used to it, but its like a 24/7 feeling, Just sumtimes is worse and sometimes it isnt. i have dreams alllll the time and sumtimes like my head feels weird like clouded idk its hard to explainn. i have anxiety forsure tho because of my nails and also my palms get real sweaty at times...

wiziwig76

replied on October 29th, 2009

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Sounds like the classic symptoms of overbreathing due to anxiety. I lived with this for years until I learned how to breath correctly. I found an ebook that really made a lot of sense to me and explained the reason for the disconnected feeling (overbreathing). Hope and Help for Hyperventilation Syndrome is the title.

I wish you well!

ginamariaperry

replied on October 29th, 2009

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Out of Body anxiety - explaination

Jesuss44,
i had written a lengthy explanation on your situation but it is being reviewed by the site. I had referenced some helpful resources for you and that might have thrown a red flag for the admins. Sorry. Im definitely not here to make money on stuff I am truly an anxiety sufferer just like you. And went through exactly what you are describing and it is totally terrifying and we need more education on this. Not sure if you are male or female but this is what is causing your out of body feelings...

Unrelenting emotional stress (work, relationship, finances...)
Adrenal Fatigue (research this!!!!)
Thryoid and Hormonal Imbalance (esp.if you are female)
Try ETF Emotional Freedom technique is an awesome technique to calm the mind and unblock negative emotional energy..very powerful..i use it myself and it is amazing.

See a doctor who is more inline with "wellness and holistic" approaches.

Best wishes on your healing.

blinkfan44

replied on October 31st, 2009

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it's a completely normal symptom of anxiety that passes on it's own over time it's called derealization or depersonalization google it as scary as it is you just have to know vthat it passes over time best of luck to you

Jesuss44

replied on October 31st, 2009

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Wow makes me feel better knowing im not the only one going through this or that has gone through this. it is pretty scary/trippy thoughh when it first happend to me it felt like i was living in a dream world. now i feel like im in a buzz like when you drink,hard to explain

Jesuss44

replied on November 17th, 2009

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Why have i bin getting light headed everyday all the time ?:/ i feel like im faded

yasinthomas001

replied on November 19th, 2009

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As the doctor thinks that this is due toanxities you need to do is thorough check-up and after the result comes consult the senior physician so that you are satisfied with doctors report..if you are not satisfied with doctors in your city you can move to some other city to get it right way

Jesuss44

replied on November 21st, 2009

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huh? i didnt understand your comment sorry, wat is toanxities? im kind of new to this

Quincess

replied on November 21st, 2009

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YOURE OKAY. I know exactly what you're going through as Im going through it too. Yes, it's really scary if you don't know what is going on. It started happening to me during this summer. I've always felt and been weird my entire life and I'm in awe that its coming together. I felt out of body too. Except mine was REALLY intense. I felt like I was walking BETWEEN TWO WORLDS. I didn't know who I was. (Shedding of the EGO as we are not are stories here on Earth or the characters that we play here). The worst happend for 2 months. I couldnt be around anyone or hang out like I used to cuz I felt like I was in a dream world, beautiful but weird. I can tell you more if this sounds like what is happening, and WHY. Dont see a doctor. They don't know. They want to solve everything with a pill. Trust me I know its scary, lonesome, and weird. but ur okay I promise. If im okay I swear your okay.

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