Depersonalization?
 

I have many of these symptoms. Just not sure what it leads to. Not sure if this is a disorder all by itself of or is associated with another disease/ syndrome/ disorder. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...n/con-20033401

Hi Skimbleshanks,
Not come across that before - although I feel disconnected from myself at the height of extreme Panic Attacks.
I hope you are receiving Therapy, as suggested in the article. This, with talking to your GP, is the starting point for dealing with all these issues. Rarely do they go away untreated.
If you want to expand, and talk about it some more while you are waiting on Doctors, I am always about.

Dave.

I have received some therapy.Not alot though. I moved from Texas to Illinois and getting established. Most Drs I talk to about DPR here ask what it means. In Texas for some reason they seemed to know. Thats how I discovered it. Then I started searching fb, google, such and found out there were at least 6,000 or so people in the groups that also had the same symptoms. I did find info that sometimes people with autism or aspergers have it. There have also been accounts of some people with Ms having it.

Hopefully neurologist can give some answers tomorrow. I finally get to see one tomorrow.

Thankyou for your offer to help:) means alot.

Hello SkimbleShanks and welcome to NeuroTalk.

Depersonalization is a disorder and in a category of what is referred to as Dissociative Disorders. I have experienced Dissociation in the past.

The link below should give you a better understanding
https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Ment...tive-Disorders

What all did your disassociation consist of? With mine I am aware of whats going on, however sometimes it feels as though Im kind of observing life not living it? Sometimes my arms, hands do not feel connected, eye site is almost complete white out an so many occasions. I wear sunglasses constantly to counter the white out effect.

You sustained a really bad head injury did you not? Perhaps these feelings are part of the Post Concussion Syndrome. Worth checking.

Hi SkimbleShanks,

How did your Neurology appointment go? Did you discuss this topic with the Neurologist?

If you are truly dealing with a Dissociative Disorder it would probably be a good idea to first see a Psychiatrist for diagnosis and then a Psychotherapist for help in learning to cope.

I have had Dissociation confirmed by both a Psychiatrist(s) and a Psychotherapist. My experiences and the reason for them will be different than yours. Mine goes back to very early childhood and, sadly, became a coping mechanism. This type of coping mechanism is not safe or helpful when you are an adult.

Please seek professional help.

Yeah , I talked to them about it. They said they never heard of it. Asked what in the world those symptoms were? Then wanted to do a test on my spine :/ .

Disassociation Disorders are the specialty of those in the Mental Health Profession (Psychiatrists, Psychologist).

A Neurologist would not have any knowledge of a Disassociation Disorders and the symptoms.

That would be for the other health issues you are dealing with.