I've experienced dissociation/derealization. Tt only lasts a few minutes, but it feels very fearful. Started after my dad died. Very hard to explain to another person! I look forward to reading your posts!
Hello! Thank you for sharing this part of your life! It isn't often I come across someone who understands dissociation. I live with the derealization aspect. I believe the whole term is depersonalization/derealization. I'm the latter. I am 54 and to this day, when I stand next to my mom, it truly feels like she doesn't exist. There is no hint of physical, emotional, mental connection. Not just with her. With many things. I have done much work on self and have learned to work with it. There are times, though, it can feel downright disturbing to not feel the true depth of being in nature, or truly loving someone in a relationship. I have learned to invite change into my life. I don't fight nearly as much as I used to. I like being free and happy. Well, I wanted to say hello. Perhaps things are well with you. :)
I've experienced dissociation/derealization. Tt only lasts a few minutes, but it feels very fearful. Started after my dad died. Very hard to explain to another person! I look forward to reading your posts!
I’m so glad you’re here! Let me know if there’s anything you wish I’d write about. 🩵
No, you're definitely not alone!
Hello! Thank you for sharing this part of your life! It isn't often I come across someone who understands dissociation. I live with the derealization aspect. I believe the whole term is depersonalization/derealization. I'm the latter. I am 54 and to this day, when I stand next to my mom, it truly feels like she doesn't exist. There is no hint of physical, emotional, mental connection. Not just with her. With many things. I have done much work on self and have learned to work with it. There are times, though, it can feel downright disturbing to not feel the true depth of being in nature, or truly loving someone in a relationship. I have learned to invite change into my life. I don't fight nearly as much as I used to. I like being free and happy. Well, I wanted to say hello. Perhaps things are well with you. :)
Things ARE well! And, thank you for sharing this. Sending healing thoughts to you, 🐘
PS - I love elephants. 🩶
Well, you found me. ND nutcase and happy to have found YOU here too!
🤗 Yayayay!!! Thank you for the ❤️ It means more than you know.