Just want to comment this for anyone that’s suffering from DP for the first time and started engaging in Shaun’s material: This man saved my life. It’s a little dramatic, but it’s 100% true. I found his manual online after suffering from an intense DP episode that had been going on for a few months. Literally, the worst DP and derealization EVER. I worked through his manual and listen to all the audio tapes, and eventually, after thinking I was doomed to this horrible DP reality for the rest of my life, it went away. All of it. Now anytime I’m suffering from an episode I come back to Shaun’s material because it’s helped me in tremendous ways.
Thanks so much for your comment Hailey 😊 I'm delighted to hear that you're doing so well and that The DP Manual was helpful on your journey to recovery! ❤️
@@briandewberry2199 we will get through this TOGETHER. WE will FULLY recover. WE will be normal like WE were before maybe even better! You are the best and the MOST perfection person ever.I trust you Brian. You should too.
You are not crazy this is not permanent and your mind is completely okay ❤️❤️ i swear everything gets better, after a long time of struggling with depression and anxiety problems i now can say that i’m genuinely happy for the first time and i hope the same thing happens to you stranger :)
Umm Yeah?? Hi! i changed my habits and my way of thinking, it can be a long process but that’s what helped me a lot, i started going to therapy and that helped me a lot too and meditation is also a method i use when im feeling anxious.
Hey, thanks for the comment. The fact that DP is better on some days and not others is actually a good thing! Why? Because that shows you that it's variable. It depends on your behaviours and habits and can change over time. If you can reduce it by 5% you can reduce it by 100%! You can read about my own DP recovery story here: www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/
Yep, researching DP, as with all anxiety-based conditions, can actually be counterproductive: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
Ive nonstopped Google stuff and went onto the DPDR subreddit and oh boy that was a mistake. It just ended up scaring me seeing ppl who have had this for like 10 yrs. Im sticking to videos like this for now
Ana Norris i am a month late but, i know what you mean. the subreddit scared me and still does, and then i got notifications for it. i deleted reddit all together :/ the reason those people have had it for 10+ years is because they are still on those subreddits 😕
@@4kbandz567 Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DP can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
@@4kbandz567 I think just be honest, explain that it's an anxiety-based condition just like social anxiety or OCD. Show them the info on my website and remember, if you need to go and speak to a therapist or a psychologist, please do so. If you do, try and find one who specializes in anxiety conditions. I'm sure your parents will be understanding and supportive!
That's very common with DP and it will pass as you recover 😊 Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
This just started to happened with me Like at first with my dpdr. My anxiety levels just raised up but now it the opposite my anxiety doesn’t raise but now I have that feeling someone controlling me
In the last 10 years ! I had it 2x due to a weed induced panic attack & once because of major stress & over thinking. All 3 I recovered ! How to beat it ??? IGNORE IT !!! Don’t acknowledge it ! I promise u The more you overthink it the worst it gets This video is spot on ! It may take weeks,months or 1-2 years but you WILL recover. Lessen the anxiety,dont over think & distraction at all cost
yeah but the thing is you do that for sometime and see that it doenst goo away and you question it and feeling anxious again , but you are right , when im ignoring it and engaged by something its like im normal
Hey guys, I just came back to say I've made it. It's been more than 4-5 months since I've recovered fully. Tbh I don't even remember how I felt like when I had depersonalization. I just remember feeling horribly scared and confused most of the time. It was a long dark ride for me but luckily with time it has passed. I just want to tell you guys that you'll make it too. Just be strong and don't be scared. let it happen, it won't kill you. With time it gets easier. Good luck be strong🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
When I relax the dp goes down, but when I'm being tricked by my brain to focus on dp I feel like I've always been in this dream-like state. That's the most difficult part. Thank you for explaining this, this video is golden
I've been watching this video everyday as if you're reading bible verses. When I start feeling scared, I remind myself of everything you're saying in the video. Thank you.
@@alexanderulv3886 Don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can and will recover 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
I will say this. I got your manual a few days ago. I am not cured! However I woke up today and it didn’t own me. I accepted this which I haven’t for almost 5 months. I was scared to even look at the symptoms I’d pull up Google and back off. Then I watched your video. OMG. It happens. I’m not alone. This is common and it doesn’t mean my brain is broke. I was laying on the floor for the past 4 months with panic and intense intrusive thoughts that I didn’t wanna wake up the next day. God sent you to this world to save. You are a healer in the name of Jesus. You have a call on your life and today I got up and drove myself to the store!!! That was literally a big deal to me. I appreciate you and all you are doing for the world. Much love and God bless you!!!!
Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊 You might recognize some of the steps in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
@@itsMykel I just feel really numb. Like I feel everythings numb and when I move I would basically feel my soul do the movement first, then I would feel my body would follow after yk
I honestly thought I was a bit crazy when I started experiencing most of these symptoms of DP. I’m glad I’m not alone and this is actually a real thing. I’m hoping to get therapy again as a soon as possible. Thank you for this informative video.
Thanks so much for your comment Kai and don't worry, you're definitely not going crazy 😊 Check ou this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
I suffer from this also.it is very hard to deal with. I make music and believe i am sent here to be a voice for people who suffer from mental illnesses.God Bless You
Just let it be, don’t let past mistakes define you, use this to see what life really is, you may think you’re dp is different to others but it’s all the same, you are okay, just let it simmer and it’ll fade away don’t worry about it going quickly or slowly just let it fade by itself xx :))
@ Yes, absolutely 😊 DP and DR are two sides of the same coin, they're both just symptoms of anxiety and the methods of recovery are the same. Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/
Hey Shaun! I'm one of the thousands that emailed you a lot throughout my recovery. I just wanted to leave this comment for others to read. I got the condition back in November of 2018 due to weed. It ruined my life. Every symptom that Shaun experienced, every fear, the loss of weight, my whole life being turned around, all of it I also experienced. It was awful. I honestly believed that I would not survive it. I found the DP manual and, along with other resources, I began taking steps to recovery. It's been arduous, frustrating, and horrifying but little by little it got better with each day. I am now at the end of my recovery, and aside from a few dips in the road (that are sure to stop coming soon) I feel 100% back to normal and my old self. Almost as if the whole experience never happened. It really does go away like that. Now you have to be patient, where some people only took a few days to recover, I'm 10 months in and still recovering but, just like Shaun says, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%. I am proof that there is hope. The biggest advice I have is even though the anxiety will make you think that you are hopeless, that doesn't mean you truly believe that. Take one day at a time. Thank you Shaun for your immense help and good luck to everyone here still recovering. It does get better.
Hey Cory! Thanks so much for your comment and I'm delighted to hear that you're 100% back to normal 😊 You're so right : DP really turns your life around when it first happens, especially in that time when you're trying to figure out what it is and why it's happening. It can be terrifying! But when you understand that it's just your body's defence mechanism, that it can't hurt you and it's actually designed to fade away naturally -- That's when you start to stop fearing it and let it go. And yes, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%, which is what you do when you recover 💪 Thanks Cory! 😊
Thank you for the comment man, it gave me a boost that I'll eventually will be back to normal, I've struggled with panic/anxiety disorder for a long time and the last year to the beginning of 2019 it was especially stressful as I had a complicated decision to make for my later college studies, was in a relationship, things seemed to be good for once in my life but underneath I think I was a system that was about to break. I was hanging out one night in the beginning of this year with a friend with whom I smoked weed for some years and that night I truly believe it kicked it off for me, the first symptom that I had that I actually notice was brain fog and DP, I fell into a massive panic attack at home for the first time because I didn't know what was going on with me, I just felt dull, without any thoughts, emotions, hollow etc. Irrational fears consumed my mind and I had to take a break from college because I just couldn't focus, memorize things as I would do without any problem, time and space felt off, couldn't connect with anyone. I got in some bad argues with my girlfriend at that time to whom I tried to explain how my anxiety wasn't normal and that I triggered that state, she dumped me and I don't blame her but the feeling of guilt and depression kicked in to the point that I tried to even commit suicide. Being in a fertile position and crying almost every day due to the constant 24/7 mental torture that this state brought me in and how it impacted my life, it was unhuman for me and I am not even overdramatizing it, never would wish it upon my worst enemy. I isolated myself and only went outside the garden just to have a cigarette as I quit both weed, alcohol and caffeine but it was too late already as I didn't feel that it had any positive impact, the GP's also didn't know what I was dealing with. I dumped about 5 different antidepressants and anxiety meds as I felt horrible with them and in the same time my DPDR got worse as if they impacted my overall state not for the better I can recall. After about 8-9 months, something changed, like one day I woke up and from that day I felt a tad better, almost if I hit another level of recovery in which I am now, I can go out for walks, started lifting weights and eating more, supplementing with vitamines and adaptogenic herbs that directly correspond to my cortisol levels etc. I am 23 and still plan to do things in my life which I hope that I will achieve, this is the first time in those 10+ months that I wrote something about it as I went from all the forums and resources, I really, really do hope that my cognitive impairement aka. brain fog no clear thought process, mental and emotional numbness and everything else will fade away, it literally gives me visual disturbances also, those black floaters for example that I see when I am outside for instance, lights look weird, especially neon ones, it's really a trippy and horryfing condition, can't tell how much longer I'll be in it as I feel that coming back to "reality" will be as much as a great feeling also weird the same, one can only think when you're long in such a bizzare and weird state that is caused by high levels of anxiety thaz trigger that mechanism. I pray for all of us that we get the strength to push trough it, day in day out until it will pass, it made me a better person that appreciates life more, also forced me to quit alot of bad habits and turn my life into self-progression and knowing when to rest and not rush in life but actually give my body the time it needs to recover and learn from the experience. Thank you for giving us hope!
@@jokhan6314 Remember that when you make progress, and then hit a low, a "downswing" I call it, that it's perfectly normal. Shawn writes about it in the manual. Essentially as you're working through those thought loops that DPDR creates, there will be bumps that make you dwell on them again. Just remember that A: This is normal, and you will get back to seeing progress again soon. B: You haven't gone back to square one, you have to get through a lot of downswings as you move forward to recovery. C: One tip I read that was useful is keeping a journal. I would always write in my bad times and get out all my negative thoughts, but I made a point to write a simple phrase at the end of every negative entry: "I will conquer". So whenever I would look back at those old passages, I would be reminded of the things I thought I would never get over (but did) and I would constantly be reminded that I would conquer this and win. Also, I would write during my good times so that when I was having a bad day or week, I would look back at my positive entry's and be reminded that good days have happened before when I thought they wouldn't, and good days are soon to come. As time progresses, you'll find that your bad months turn to bad weeks, then to bad days, then to bad 1 hours episodes, til finally the condition melts away. Have faith even when you think you don't, and you will pull through, I promise.
Wow I feel like I’m one step closer to getting rid of this, or at least coping with this horrible disorder. And I thought I was going crazy. This disorder was giving me depression. Thank You so much. And for the other people who is trying to cope with this. Hang in there. Not all bad things will last forever. I know you all can do it. Even if you feel like you can’t, there is always a way out.
For everyone who is wandering through hell right now. I went from my worst time to an somewhat liveable state with a little trick. You can’t fight anxiety, cause it will worsen the problem further. Accept that this fought is stuck in your head and don’t fight it! If you do that you give that thought less power to get you inside the downspiral. It was my first baby step to recovery. I will recover from this and so will you.
hi! so i visited this video almost 3 months ago now and i barely even processed it because i was so dissociated and depersonalized. i didn't even realise how much progress i had made in my recovery until i came back to this video today and i was able to watch it without fear going through me. thank you so much
I experienced this when I was younger after smoking once. It went away after I had accepted it as normal. I haven’t smoked since then(almost 4 years) but I recently started feeling it again. I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m taking on a lot of college courses at once and some personal things have been happening at the same time. I’ve only been dealing with it this time for about a week but it’s constant. Some times are better than others throughout the day. However, I’ve found that wearing sunglasses( the ones that make everything appear brighter) and spending more time outside has helped me drastically. While I’m driving, I wear my glasses and try to read every sign or building that I see. I’m not saying this will help everyone but I know you’re at a point where you would try anything. Hope everyone gets to a better place soon, best of luck!
I have severe anxiety. I was trying to explain how weird I feel lately to a very close friend but I couldnt find the words and honestly I felt ashamed. Coming across this video tonight and learning what depersonalization is has helped me more than you ever know...
It’s so scary when you’re just going on as usual, and your whole life feels totally unfamiliar. I used alcohol to mask anxiety for a long time and since I have recently quit I have been having severe depersonalization/derealisation and it’s the worst thing ever. I’m here holding in just hoping time will heal. Thank you for your video.
@@XpGamerThiefHD it gets better. In the moment you think it is going to last forever, but really it doesn’t last that long at all. Don’t drink, try your best to get out and do things. And this is the hardest part but try not to overthink. Took me a month or so to go back to normal but my anxiety is also severe.
I used to have like two episodes of DP per year, but when I found out it was an actual mental illness, it got worse. I know it’s scary, and you feel you’re going crazy, but in fact your own concern worsens it. I believe the key is to ignore it and to not be afraid of it! Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me. Now I have to implement your advices and hope them to work :))
I have cried and begged God for days because I thought a bad drug experience caused some kind of nervous system damage, and the fear this feeling gives can be intense and very frightening. When you mentioned it was natural, you wouldn’t believe the relief you gave me. I have gone on for years thinking I was going crazy and thought I was the only one. I felt like I wasn’t in my body. The worst part is I couldn’t find a doctor that knew what this was before I did and I thought I was alone. I wish I have seen this video years ago!
This video made me feel not alone, and seeing all of these comments. I really always thought i was alone and something was wrong with me and that i should get checked. But this helped me a lot, know your not alone guys.
i dealt with traumatic life events for years throughout my entire childhood and developed an extreme fear of high ceilings, tall buildings, the sky, and even space. Anything i couldnt grasp. I was terrified of that looming feeling of floating up. Nothing felt real, i didnt feel real. And emotions were hard to grasp. The concept of things being real and HOW their real became an everyday struggle. Its a problem I deal with to this day and you are not going crazy. You just need to really try to get a firm grip on anxiety and remind yourself you are real and there is reason to everything. Dont think about fear, think about why its natural and why you think its okay. Itll get better 💗
only watching half the part of your video I feel reassured , more relaxed. The day I came to know that I had Depersonalisation disorder,I was so much tensed and anxious ; which made me experience the symptoms more often (throughout the day ) Before that I could experience really nominal symptoms 1 or 2 times in 1 or 2 days and they could fade away in seconds but it became worse for 3 days 😞
GUYS IM FREE! I’m back here to tell anyone who feels like they’re going insane rn that ITS NOT ALWAYS LIKE THIS. You get out of it, you feel present again. What worked for me was trying a completely different setting, literally I spent my summer in India, and when I came back home to the UK- I felt back like fr mentally too. I feel real again, I feel alive guys. I definitely agree that it’s hard to ignore it but continuously reading and watching vids about it really does fuel it. So please do try a different asf setting for a while if you can! Please hold on
@@samg6246 hey! I’m better than 2 months ago but the feeling of dissociation comes back in stressful times, anyway it gets better. I know it’s hard but try not thinking about dp at all. Try to move as much as you can and take your mind out of it. It will go away eventually, just don’t get scared
@@stefanicobo4780 thanks so much for your reply! That gives me relief and more hope. I am doing my best to focus on little goals every day instead of thinking about the dp.
I’ve been dealing with DPDR for 6 days now and I’m finally starting to feel more lucid. Here is what has helped me the most: 1) Understanding what exactly is happening to me and why, but then accepting it and not dwelling on it. Distract yourself and try to continue your usual routines. 2) Talking to people about what I’ve been experiencing. I’m genuinely shocked at how many people in my life had experienced DPDR themselves or who had heard of it happening to others. It felt so calming and reassuring to be heard and understood. 3) Staying active, especially physically. Bouldering, jogging, weight lifting, walking. It helps so much and I noticed a very clear difference in my energy and lucidity before and after physical activity. 4) Music!!! It has been so grounding, calming, and stimulating. 5) Getting enough sleep. My symptoms were at their absolute worst when I messed up my sleep schedule. Try to sleep a normal amount and at reasonable hours. 6) Journaling. I documented my symptoms in my journal and recounted my experience (this also helps with memory issues and time dilation because it helped contextualize myself and what I’ve been experiencing) I also documented my experience on video so I could watch later and observe myself when I felt better. Hang in there, you will get through this! Trust your brain’s ability to heal and recover. And talk to people you trust and stay active!!
Your channel is helping me through some really scary times. Honestly when you said "It's nothing to be afraid of" I cried from relief. (And because I always cry after panic/dpdr moments). Thankyou!
Hi Shaun! I think it’s also relevant to address that chronic illnesses can cause depersonalization as well, as your body is constant fight or flight due to illness that is causing danger in your body!
The first step guys is to accept that it is there. I get honestly the looking around randomly the unable to manage eye contact people assuming your high
I stumbled upon your videos when I first started experiencing severe DPDR episodes a couple years ago & it helped me out so much with eventually being able to control it. I had a bad DPDR episode & panic attack yesterday after being 6 months free of an attack & came to your videos to help me feel "normal" again. It has helped me feel so much better. Thank you!
I'm currently going through a severe dp episode and this video calmed me down so much. Ive had episodes before and pushed through them but this one has been particularly bad and I've been in a rough place mentally all week. Definitely gonna try these tips and i keep trying to remind myself that this is just temporary
Hi there everyone, my name is Bianca. I had a bad weed induced trip about 2 months ago and have definitely suffered from dpdr. Believe me, with every word I can think of to describe, this has been a battle of absolute survival. You are not alone. you are not alone in believing it is permanent. you are not alone in thinking you aren’t safe. you are not alone period. About 2.5 months later, I still suffer from severe panic attacks from my episode, and have found it difficult to concentrate on schoolwork, or many other things. But I am on my journey to recovery , and I WILL live my life again, and so will you. I CAN live my life now, and it all begins with mindset and your determination to live, and love again. No matter what, life has a purpose for you and a reason. I mean, why else would you be here, than to experience something so beautiful. go live your lives everyone and I wish you all the best.
I really really appreciate the fact that you were repeating the main points of the video. My depersonalization makes me straight up unable to focus on details and very often I'd just forget everthing from a phrase 5 seconds after it was said. That's a real blessing.
Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with this for a long time, and I do have setbacks which sucks, but I after understanding the condition I’ve gotten better at coping and some days it’s completely gone! I know it’s hard, but being kind to yourself and treating yourself as you would treat others help do help. Talk openly about it with your friends/family really helps, and trying to refocus as much as possible helps. A lot of sensitive people dissociatiate a lot easier and it’s okay! The world can be very overwhelming and sometimes it feels like society essentially wasn’t build for people like us, but theres so much beauty and depth in life when you’re sensitive, you just have to reorganize your life a bit and accept it. I swear it becomes easier that way. I’ve become ok with the fact that my derealization might still occur sometimes because I have a lot of anxiety, but it’s important to seek help if it has completely taken over your life. I can recommend anti depressants if your struggling with derealization and anxiety, but talk therapy also helps! Don’t give up, because it’s just anxiety or compulsive thoughts. Your mind is okay, you are valid and VERY REAL. And the last thing ironically enough is to STOP READING THE COMMENTS/RESEARCHING IT. This video is literally the only thing you need to understand the condition. ❤️ much love
I can’t even begin to describe what a relief it is to hear this. Everything described is what I’ve been feeling for the past few months and whilst there’s a long way to go it’s such a relief to know it’s not just me. Thank you for this, I really think this has saved my life 😅
@Salman Akhtar Minhas Hey Salman, it’s been a very difficult journey and derealisation still effects me. However, I do feel much better overall. I remember writing that comment and I was in a really bad place at the time. As I said, things aren’t perfect now by any means, but, they are much better than they were. I’m not experiencing episodes to the same intensity as I used to. If you’re going through this, just hold on. It shall pass, try to look after yourself and never be ashamed to ask for help.
Your videos on dp was a turning point for me! They made me feel as if i’m not going crazy and it gave me hope for the future:) I am now pretty much Dp free! just need to work on my anxiety now! Thank you very much:)
Omg! Thank you so much for literally posting this! I am still on the road to recovery and I'm much better than I was when first tiggred by it but I'm not where I want to be yet
You're very welcome Terry! Keep up the good work, be patient and allow yourself time to recover. You're on the right track! www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
9 months ago I first experienced this and was so scared. It lasted all day and I would just sleep to escape it. I researched it all over the net which made it worse. These videos have been the only info that have made sense and made it slowly disappear. Now I may get it twice a day and it lasts for less than a minute. I don't fear it as I know its justvmy anxiety. Thank you so much. These videos have really helped my recovery.
This video helped a bunch!!! This coupled with therapy over the past while has decreased it a bunch! It's still a slow recovery but, it's still possible! I used to feel it 100% of the time, and over the past 8 months or so it's gone down to 5-10%! And it'll go down more!!!
Thank you. i was starting to think something was wrong with me. none of the people im asking to help me are listening to me. they’re just shrugging it off. i don’t feel real even while i’m writing this.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com
I've been feeling exactly this the last few days and i was feeling little worried about myself, but this video really has been some ease back into me and for that, i thank you
When my mind starts racing I start panicking and then all of a sudden I feel really really high. Like uncomfortably high, and it’s so scary because since the night I greened out on an edible I haven’t and probably will never touch weed again but my brain makes me high when I’m anxious or panicking? And it’s so hard to stop racing thoughts. So a lot of the time I’m just laying on the couch with my heart beating out of my chest, completely disconnected from myself and reality, almost like I’m in my own head, feeling like I’m dead or dying, tripping balls when I didn’t even smoke. Then my brain goes on overdrive convincing itself that someone snuck drugs into my food or something. And I’m just there. Stuck in what seems like a nightmare loop. This was until I found you Shaun. U have helped me understand what I’m dealing with and you come in handy when I’m having an “episode.” Thank you, Truly. Im convinced God sent you down to take care of me.
Man I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I think the scariest part for me personally was not feeling like I was consciously thinking about what I was doing, and not remembering doing certain things throughout the day. When you talked about people walking away from car accidents and not remembering doing it, that made me understand it a bit and feel better about not remembering every little detail. Thank you.
Hi Maddie, thanks for your comment. Yes that's an extremely common symptom of DP. But don't worry, it will pass as your recovery continues 😊www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-5-most-common/
Thanks Ben! Glad to hear you found the video helpful :) And if you're interested, here's an article I wrote on dealing with intrusive DP thoughts: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual great article thankyou, when I went to see a councillor they said I had OCD but I have often questioned this now I'm leaning more towards dpdr do you often have people with the same concerns?
@@benatkins5217 All the time Ben. I will say that if you've been diagnosed with something else by a medical professional you should defer to that. But Depersonalization is very often confused with other conditions. Check out this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/
this video alone has made me feel so much better. I often turn to google and i only see “there is no treatment etc etc”. Completely makes things worse and puts me in a suicidal place tbh. But this has already helped me tremendously. thank you sm
Paris Horton 1000% better. Between this and my meds i’ve need feeling normal. this video alone even without buying the book made me realize that i was okay. & all i really needed was an answer
Thanks man for your videos, it's really giving a hope. I have been struggling with DP and DR for 12 years non stop, and still fighting, every day like a dream) by the way memory really goes down during DR. I literally don't remember what I've done before yesterday, it's like brain cuts memory. Keep posting, at least it makes people like me a bit happy. Cheers.
Hey Boran, thanks for your comment and I'm really glad to hear the videos have helped! Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with DP for so long but don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can still recover 100%. And regarding the memory issues, don't worry, that's an extremely common symptom of DP and will stop as your recovery continues. I write about it in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
Hey I finally recovered 100% and if u guys need any help or information just reply and I’ll let u know what I’ve done to help myself recover...much love and blessings to you all🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
Update: This was kinda hard for me to come back here to give everyone an update. Because of being anxious about seeing things about dp/dr. But I'm going to do it anyway because I'm here to help reassure and bring good news. Everyone: I'm doing better. I'm not 110% fully myself or fully recovered but I'm doing A LOT better. I didn't buy the manual, but I did take a lot of advice I had seen people mention about in their recoveries. IT DOES GET BETTER!!! I'm like 75-85% better and I'm continuing to move forward. 3 months ago I messaged my job saying that I was flying back home to my parents in Illinois (my mother was desperate and begged me to come home do that she could help me. not that no one was trying to help me where I currently live but I was desperate for anything to get better and she thought me being home home would help) immediately and that I was sorry for the inconvenience. Said that I would understand if they had to fire me but my manager was an angel and understood completely. Didn't lose my job. Anyway, flew back home to my parents. Was happy to see the open fields again and see my family, friends and animals. But it was HELL. I was living a nightmare almost every single day. I craved each day and couldn't wait to go back to sleep at night and would sleep in as long as I could. I cried, I screamed, I begged for it all to just stop. My anxiety was 10x worse than it ever had been in my life. My mom helped me see my doctor the day after I had landed (we see the same doctor) and idk how or why but I still had health insurance with my parents even though I'm 26. It was a blessing and we didn't question it. My doctor was amazing and fully listened to me and actually looked up what dp/dr was. She wasn't fully convinced I had it but reassured me that things would get better. She also reassured me I had NO brain tumor or anything serious like that. She fully believed it was too much stress and from the trauma I had went through with the IUD. She got me on Lorazapam again and said to take it 1-2 times daily as needed. "We need to get the anxiety under control and once we do, things will get better and we can move onto the next steps". (I take other meds too). It helped for a time being. I also actually started to make progress for a whole week. But them I started going backwards again when I felt the dp/dr start to feel bad again. The dizziness came back some too, I felt awful. My body felt yucky. I then managed to see my psychologist 2-3 weeks sooner when I begged that I needed to be seen a lot sooner. I was then put on Duloxitine and OMG it's a godsend. Once my anxiety started to calm and I was able to think a little more logically, I started pushing myself harder to work on my healing journey. Here's some tips that helped me: 1. Surround yourself with friends and family. Don't be afraid that you're being a burden, let them help you. Lean on them. 2. Religion really helped me. Read this book with my mom called Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. She has multiple books and a lot of them are 365 days of devotions. Sometimes I'd feel like God was speaking to me through the book when I'd read the paragraph of the day 3. As hard as it is and sounds, go outside. It doesn't have to be long. Can be 10-15 min if you want. Go on a short walk, sit on the front porch. I'd do it at least once a day 4: See the right people for doctors that'll listen to you 5: Get on the right medication that'll help calm your anxiety. Calming your anxiety can be a HUGE help to your recovery 6. Proper sleep is VERY important. When you don't get enough, you'll feel it the next day making your symptoms feel worse 7. Push yourself to go hang with friends, go to the movies, have an outing. You need to bring normalcy back to you life. Even if you don't feel like going out, try and do it anyway. You may be surprised. 8: Don't be afraid to drink caffeine or eat certain foods. It's my own opinion and experience of course but again it's all about bringing normalcy back to your life. 9: I know it's best to NOT look up Dp but I would tend to go back and read some stories (I know shame on me) BUT I specifically would look for GOOD stories. Recovery stories. It actually helped me in a way and I read some advice about how to help further along thr recovery. It's my own opinion so it's up to you. 10. Don't panic (or at least try your very best not to) when you feel like your dp/dr feels like it's coming back or feels worse than it did yesterday. Trust me. Just stay focused, keep moving forward. It'll feel different each day. May feel less, may feel shitty other days. BUT DONT LET THAT STOP YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY! 11. It's ok to have bad days and cry. You'll have them. Let loose! 12. Your mental health comes first. If you feel like you absolutely can't do work ans need to fully focus on yourself, then I'd suggest letting them know and take a break. I know a lot of people can't just up and leave work for 3 months and come back and it's super unfortunate. But again, you come first! 13: If you feel small progress, that's great! Don't worry about how long it'll take to recover and how much progress you're making! Little progress can mean A LOT! You're getting there, good job! Keep going! 14: Try your very best to bring back normalcy in your life. Cooking, cleaning, going out, working. It'll help you further with the healing process. 15. Distract yourself as much as you can. Binge watch TV, read a book, do some chores. Although it may be hard to do cause you feel so out of it, just do your best. 16. And obviously, try to not think about dp/dr. SUPER HARD!!! But you'll eventually begin to notice that over time you'll be thinking about it less and less. YOU GOT THIS GUYS! IT DOES GET BETTER!!!!
This has been an issue for me for months now, and this video has really helped me understand that there’s nothing seriously wrong with me, and it’s something that will go away.
thank you so much. my depersonalization started only a few days ago and i’ve genuinely spent it believing that i’m going to die (even took a few ER trips). a few months ago i went through a horrible opioid overdose, and since then i’ve been having strange episodes here and there and i feel like they’ve all been leading up to this depersonalization episode. you, this channel, and your website have helped me immensely. ive found that a massive part of this was not knowing what was wrong or if it was ever going to end. you are wonderful for what you’re doing.
I lost my older brother due to a fatal motorcycle accident when I was 11 - 24 years laters the DP symptoms are still around like a familiar friend. Loads of traditional and alternative therapy supported me tremendously, but the floaty cushy feeling of being in an unreal bubble persists. Just downloaded the manual, and support and motivation would be appreciated. Love, Michael
Hi, after not experiencing complete dp in a couple of weeks I am now having sudden realizations that I am real, like all of a sudden I will be aware that I am a living breathing thing with a life and it makes my heart rate go up immensely and overwhelms me It’s like I’ve been asleep for sooo long and I’ve suddenly woken up. I also feel really light when I am falling asleep and it’s almost like I can’t breathe and when I wake up I feel discombobulated. Is this apart of my dp/dr and how can I stop thinking and being aware of these things?
Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 Don't worry, that's all part of the anxiety / DP. Having problems and strange feelings with sleep is extremely common with DP, but again don't worry, these will all pass along with all the other strange thoughts and fears as you recover. Check out this article I wrote for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
The Fifth World I 100% agree with you at that point in my life when I made that comment I was overwhelmed with untreated anxiety and stress and was still very ignorant to what exactly was going on with me. But thankfully shortly after that I was able to identify it as what it was which was legit pure anxiety it is not a disorder it 100% mentality and how you react to it. Fight or flight that’s all. The more you over react to what it is which is literally just your body/ minds reaction to anxiety or being overwhelmed even over thinking the longer it will bother you. Please guys listen to me, it goes away there is plenty evidence of that. Just do not dwell on it. Move on with your life. You are not meant to go through it for long I promise you. I am so glad I went through what I went through then because it literally made me so much more appreciative of life and the little things seriously and the importance of being present. I am much much better now. I felt better and back to my normal self shortly after and have been doing great ever since!
This is an amazing resource that I wish I had when I was 13 and absolutely terrified of my dp. I had to figure out for myself that ignoring it was how I would recover. I'm 22 now and have been dp free (with the very occasional trigger) for 7+ years. It went from consuming my life to being something I hardly ever even think about. To those of you going through it now: Hang in there. Try not to fixate. This is temporary and WILL go away
this has actually just by watching your videos and hearing u saying its "normal" makes me feel so comforted. I feel less alone and I feel less disconnected now and I was able to communicate better towards my parents on how I was feeling. Thank you :)
Hi Shaun, and anyone reading this. I've had DP since covid 19 entered and ruined the world pretty much, and it is horrible. The worst thing I have been through in my life, honestly much worse than any physical pain. At least with physical illnesses or injuries you know they will heal eventually, and from my experience they don't challenge you mentally like DP does. There are many times when I'm questioning whether any of this is real, and sometimes everything genuinely feels fake. Like, for example when I look at another human being, even if it's my brother or sister, I find myself questioning whether they are real or not. I feel like everyone around me is normal and progressing in life like they should, and I'm going crazy. It genuinely overwhelms me sometimes, and yes, it comes and goes like I've heard. Somedays it is less and I feel a bit better, but other days I find it hard to be around other people because it overwhelms my brain. I've found music and playing games help, basically doing things that remind you of your past, things you enjoyed when u were younger too. But right now I'm questioning whether or not I'm just in a dream, and it makes my life feel pointless. But when I think about it deeply and logically, I realise how flawed this concept is. Like how could my brain be clever enough that it's capable of dreaming up this entire universe. This universe is endlessly complex, and if my life is just a dream, then what is the purpose of life. I could literally do whatever I want and it doesn't matter, and that doesn't sit well with me. I really am hopeful having watched this video and the comments here that this is just a phase, and one day I overcome this, I hate it. Hopefully some day I'll be able to come back and write a message of my story of how I overcame dp🙏🏼I never had any mental illnesses as a child so this is quite scary and confusing for me, but I am still treating life like it's real because deep down inside my common sense tells me so. I pray to God whoever has dp gets better quickly, and whoever doesn't never gets it because my God is it awful... Thanks for this video by the way, makes me feel like maybe I'm not just going crazy or something
Sending love and support to you my brother. Haven’t got an official diagnosis but DP/DR ticks almost all the boxes of how I’ve been feeling since March 2020. We’ve got this. Stay strong, stay busy and stay positive, we’ll get thru this
Finding this channel is the first gleam of hope i've had in months. Having a brief bout with DPDR in 2016, my solution was to get medicated. It worked, but i never had the technical name for what I went through. Years later, after grauating in 2022, I didnt realize it was slowly creeping back. After booking a therapy appointment to talk about my feelings, I completely shut down. I went ot the hospital, completely disassociated and was in a constant panic attack fpr days. I had no idea what was happening. And really I never did until now. I've been through different medications, group therapy, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy (TMS) - and the more things we try for me the more hopeles and broken I feel. But reading the comments here give me hope that I can come out of this darkness and fear that ive been stuck in for what feels like forever. I just want so badly to be my old self again. I ndidnt even know if what i was feeling had a name.
Thank u. U do not know how much you have helped me. When the world felt like it was ending and I was stuck in a hologram dream u helped me calm down❤️ I love you. Thank you
Im so tired of life, even my parents look at me weird, its affected me... ive smoked so much weed but when i smoke it feels worse but its like i smoke it because of the stress i feel from it, its been 2 years.. bad meth trip.. been smoking weed ever since, never got better got alittle worse. Feel like ending it all. I messed myself up. Its a feeling i dont want my worst enemy to feel, you feel trapped, forgot what it is to feel yourself. Its sad mahn, hope everyone recovers
Im sorry for you... I hope you get better, don’t give up now!!! I don’t have much experience about it but I think working out and distracting yourself with other tasks (as drawing, playing an instrument) would help! I mean, just distract yourself and do something that you love!! You got this!
I have had this for years now up-to 15 yrs now. This videos is the first that gives me hope. I'll try and seek more professional help so I can get better
You sometimes feel like the world is moving forward and you are still stuck in deppresion alone like you feel like you can't feel happy and be yourself. Anyway I am going to go listen to music which makes me happy well it's kinda a cure but I feel the need to just stay in this mood like I just need to be staying here because I can't enjoy
Due to substance abuse i experienced DP and still recovering, being sober is the best thing you can gift yourself even for a week to see there is light. Life is better with all the challenges. Stay safe
Just watching this has helped me so much, the more you talked the calmer i became and my episode began fading away. Thank you so much for your time and effort to help others.
I’ve always gotten panic attacks, but over the past 2 years I’ve had dp as well. I only get it when I get a panic attack usually at night and every few days and it goes away once I stop worrying. I’m pretty sure I have like a phobia of going insane, because once I start panicking and get dp I immediately think it’s psychosis even tho I know deep down it’s not. In extreme cases, when it messes up with my vision and memory, I always go to your website and it makes me feel sooooo much better knowing it’s only from anxiety. I first thought it was its own mental illness and thought I was fucked lol.
Hi Abby, thanks for your comment and I'm really glad to hear the website has been so helpful 🤗 And don't worry, the fear of going crazy is extremely common with DP but it will pass as you recover, as will every other symptom. Keep up the good work! www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
I feel exactly the same way! And i searched up phycosis and it says you hear things and see things that arent their so after that i kinda started to hear and see things that arent there but i know its just my brain playing games with me because before u read that i dindt have any hallucinations and deep inside i also know their not real. I would apreciate if someone could help me stop having those thoughts
Scammer gets scammed god this is so me am sorry for you i feel exactly like you when i didin’t know this disorder i thougth i was going crazy so i searched psychosic and it freaked me out and i also hear not hear but i think am hearing voices
Abby Hartwick XxviceviperxX did it affect your memory like I can’t remember the actual months of anything I did in 2019 and sometimes I can’t think of the words of things I use to know. And certain faces or movies or actors.. this shit is crazy but I’m here for you ... going through it as well
i’ve recently found a way that when it happens i should enjoy it in a way and change my mindset as even though it isn’t something too comfortable i’ve basically tricked myself to think it’s a fun thing as it’s a change that doesn’t last forever so i should find way to have fun with it
it’s what i’ve been thinking about because after it used to happen i would always ask why was i so scared so now i have nothing to be scared about when it happens
Just want to comment this for anyone that’s suffering from DP for the first time and started engaging in Shaun’s material:
This man saved my life. It’s a little dramatic, but it’s 100% true. I found his manual online after suffering from an intense DP episode that had been going on for a few months. Literally, the worst DP and derealization EVER. I worked through his manual and listen to all the audio tapes, and eventually, after thinking I was doomed to this horrible DP reality for the rest of my life, it went away. All of it. Now anytime I’m suffering from an episode I come back to Shaun’s material because it’s helped me in tremendous ways.
Thanks so much for your comment Hailey 😊 I'm delighted to hear that you're doing so well and that The DP Manual was helpful on your journey to recovery! ❤️
are you normal now? did you completely got rid of it? completely?? Like you were before?
I have been in an episode for over two years now and nothing has helped, but I cannot afford this manual.
Thank you I’m crying because I am struggling to hold on
@@briandewberry2199 we will get through this TOGETHER. WE will FULLY recover. WE will be normal like WE were before maybe even better! You are the best and the MOST perfection person ever.I trust you Brian. You should too.
You are not crazy this is not permanent and your mind is completely okay ❤️❤️ i swear everything gets better, after a long time of struggling with depression and anxiety problems i now can say that i’m genuinely happy for the first time and i hope the same thing happens to you stranger :)
Well said Mario! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
Mario Sanchez hey I’m currently struggling from this. Is there anyway we can chat?
Princess Turner I’m suffering from that too
Mario Sanchez how to u stop depression and anxiety I can’t stop mine
Umm Yeah?? Hi! i changed my habits and my way of thinking, it can be a long process but that’s what helped me a lot, i started going to therapy and that helped me a lot too and meditation is also a method i use when im feeling anxious.
It will pass!!!!
Will it tho
I’m going through it now
@@lysanderlopez5877 me too
@@lysanderlopez5877 heyy, how are u feeling right now?
It's been 4 years...
Some days it’s there bad some days it’s just there slightly honestly I forgot how it felt to feel normal
Hey, thanks for the comment. The fact that DP is better on some days and not others is actually a good thing! Why? Because that shows you that it's variable. It depends on your behaviours and habits and can change over time. If you can reduce it by 5% you can reduce it by 100%! You can read about my own DP recovery story here: www.dpmanual.com/about/my-depersonalization-story/
mr_young_flockin music .... the same to you
Tell me about it mate
Me too
Me too man:(
Nobody:
Me: dissociates while watching this
Literally
same lmao
Sameee
I’m so happy I’m not the only one
😂😭😭
The way he explains makes me feel Real.
Googling the condition makes it worse.
Yep, researching DP, as with all anxiety-based conditions, can actually be counterproductive: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-forums-why-you-must-avoid-them/
Ive nonstopped Google stuff and went onto the DPDR subreddit and oh boy that was a mistake. It just ended up scaring me seeing ppl who have had this for like 10 yrs. Im sticking to videos like this for now
Ana Norris i am a month late but, i know what you mean. the subreddit scared me and still does, and then i got notifications for it. i deleted reddit all together :/ the reason those people have had it for 10+ years is because they are still on those subreddits 😕
@@mckennasteeves2316 oh this reply just gave me life
Siddharth Dawre what do u mean by that? if that’s a good thing then yw! but idk
IM NORMAL AGAIN!
I RECOVERED IM CURED IM HAPPY ASF
Congratulations!!!
congrats been suffering since 15
Congrats ❤️ I’m happy for you
how did you do it?
How do u know u recovered
This video might have jus saved my life
Glad it was helpful David 😊
i’m 14 bro i’m scared i’ve seen the videos n i’m noticing all this shi happens to me
@@4kbandz567 Hey, thanks for your comment. Firstly, please make sure that you’re speaking to your parents about what’s happening. It’s very important that they know what’s going on. Secondly, I know DP can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and trauma. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you. You can and will recover. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com
Depersonalization Manual preciate it man do u have any advice on how to bring it up to them?
@@4kbandz567 I think just be honest, explain that it's an anxiety-based condition just like social anxiety or OCD. Show them the info on my website and remember, if you need to go and speak to a therapist or a psychologist, please do so. If you do, try and find one who specializes in anxiety conditions. I'm sure your parents will be understanding and supportive!
Whenever i do something i know i did it but i still question my self wether I actually did it or not.
That's very common with DP and it will pass as you recover 😊 Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
This happens to me
@@Dpmanual yes that happens to me, very common is Palpitations... but i'm Feeling better day by day :)
IG:Vyvchris omg same here and I also feel like I lose track when I’m talking
This just started to happened with me Like at first with my dpdr. My anxiety levels just raised up but now it the opposite my anxiety doesn’t raise but now I have that feeling someone controlling me
In the last 10 years !
I had it 2x due to a weed induced panic attack & once because of major stress & over thinking.
All 3 I recovered ! How to beat it ???
IGNORE IT !!! Don’t acknowledge it ! I promise u
The more you overthink it the worst it gets
This video is spot on ! It may take weeks,months or 1-2 years but you WILL recover.
Lessen the anxiety,dont over think & distraction at all cost
yeah but the thing is you do that for sometime and see that it doenst goo away and you question it and feeling anxious again , but you are right , when im ignoring it and engaged by something its like im normal
Make peace ☮️ with it
And it will go away
yea but can i still smoke
Since you recovered from it do you still smoke?
@@KaptainKash100 HELL NOOOOO
Hey guys, I just came back to say I've made it. It's been more than 4-5 months since I've recovered fully. Tbh I don't even remember how I felt like when I had depersonalization. I just remember feeling horribly scared and confused most of the time. It was a long dark ride for me but luckily with time it has passed. I just want to tell you guys that you'll make it too. Just be strong and don't be scared. let it happen, it won't kill you. With time it gets easier. Good luck be strong🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
So glad to hear you've recovered! 👍😊❤️
How does recovery feel ?
Are you in your body ?
You no longer in automatic pilot?
How are you now I'm need help me please
What steps did you take to get rid of it and how long did it take to recover from it?
@@mahmoudalsaraf2119 how can I contact you?
When I relax the dp goes down, but when I'm being tricked by my brain to focus on dp I feel like I've always been in this dream-like state. That's the most difficult part. Thank you for explaining this, this video is golden
Glad to hear the video was helpful Marco, keep up the good work! 😊
Yeah same
I thought I was the only one feeling this. I thought something was grossly wrong with me. I'm really really glad I found this channel.
Hey, thanks and welcome to the channel! 😊😊
I felt the same It was nice to know there's a name for it
Me too
Same here, its so nice to know that theres a name for what I have to experience daily
I've been watching this video everyday as if you're reading bible verses. When I start feeling scared, I remind myself of everything you're saying in the video. Thank you.
Thanks Brooke, very happy to hear it's so useful 😊
I do the exact Same
I have had it for so many months now so I’m kinda used to it (6 months) for me now it’s just really annoying and I want my brain back.
@@alexanderulv3886 Don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can and will recover 😊www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/
Read the Bible more
I will say this. I got your manual a few days ago. I am not cured! However I woke up today and it didn’t own me. I accepted this which I haven’t for almost 5 months. I was scared to even look at the symptoms I’d pull up Google and back off. Then I watched your video. OMG. It happens. I’m not alone. This is common and it doesn’t mean my brain is broke. I was laying on the floor for the past 4 months with panic and intense intrusive thoughts that I didn’t wanna wake up the next day. God sent you to this world to save. You are a healer in the name of Jesus. You have a call on your life and today I got up and drove myself to the store!!! That was literally a big deal to me. I appreciate you and all you are doing for the world. Much love and God bless you!!!!
Omg guys it’s possible I’ve been being so positive lately to the point when I happens I don’t even realize it’s happening I’m cured 2 months with it
Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊 You might recognize some of the steps in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
that’s amazing are you still recovered
@@makeupbyrowyn are you
do you have any coping mechanisms
I was having a bad episode today and this video really helped calm me down. Thank you!
That's great Andrew, glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊
u good now ? from dpdr
MO LESTER youll be ok, trust
@@itsMykel I just feel really numb. Like I feel everythings numb and when I move I would basically feel my soul do the movement first, then I would feel my body would follow after yk
Mine has been going on for about 13 days 😭 I’m soo over it - I just want to feel normal again
I honestly thought I was a bit crazy when I started experiencing most of these symptoms of DP. I’m glad I’m not alone and this is actually a real thing. I’m hoping to get therapy again as a soon as possible. Thank you for this informative video.
Thanks so much for your comment Kai and don't worry, you're definitely not going crazy 😊 Check ou this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
Doing yoga would be good
I suffer from this also.it is very hard to deal with. I make music and believe i am sent here to be a voice for people who suffer from mental illnesses.God Bless You
Just let it be, don’t let past mistakes define you, use this to see what life really is, you may think you’re dp is different to others but it’s all the same, you are okay, just let it simmer and it’ll fade away don’t worry about it going quickly or slowly just let it fade by itself xx :))
Thanks for the time and effort that you have put into your website, book audio book etc,it made a huge contribution to my recovery.
God bless you!
No problem Jaco, glad to help out! 😊
whr from i buy to this book
@@gurwinderkaurgogi3080 Hey, thanks for your interest in the DP Manual 😊 You can purchase it from this link: www.dpmanual.com/purchase-4/
@@Dpmanual and please derealization is the same treatment?
@ Yes, absolutely 😊 DP and DR are two sides of the same coin, they're both just symptoms of anxiety and the methods of recovery are the same. Read this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/
Key tip: The resistance to DP feeds DP
I might use this in future Kayla! 😊
@@Dpmanual
Thanks for the videos, they're very helpful as they are grounded in an acceptance strategy.
Hey Shaun!
I'm one of the thousands that emailed you a lot throughout my recovery. I just wanted to leave this comment for others to read. I got the condition back in November of 2018 due to weed. It ruined my life. Every symptom that Shaun experienced, every fear, the loss of weight, my whole life being turned around, all of it I also experienced. It was awful. I honestly believed that I would not survive it. I found the DP manual and, along with other resources, I began taking steps to recovery. It's been arduous, frustrating, and horrifying but little by little it got better with each day. I am now at the end of my recovery, and aside from a few dips in the road (that are sure to stop coming soon) I feel 100% back to normal and my old self. Almost as if the whole experience never happened. It really does go away like that. Now you have to be patient, where some people only took a few days to recover, I'm 10 months in and still recovering but, just like Shaun says, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%. I am proof that there is hope. The biggest advice I have is even though the anxiety will make you think that you are hopeless, that doesn't mean you truly believe that. Take one day at a time. Thank you Shaun for your immense help and good luck to everyone here still recovering. It does get better.
Hey Cory! Thanks so much for your comment and I'm delighted to hear that you're 100% back to normal 😊 You're so right : DP really turns your life around when it first happens, especially in that time when you're trying to figure out what it is and why it's happening. It can be terrifying! But when you understand that it's just your body's defence mechanism, that it can't hurt you and it's actually designed to fade away naturally -- That's when you start to stop fearing it and let it go. And yes, if you can diminish it by 5% you absolutely can diminish it by 100%, which is what you do when you recover 💪 Thanks Cory! 😊
Thank you for this comment, you have given me hope❤️
Thank you for the comment man, it gave me a boost that I'll eventually will be back to normal, I've struggled with panic/anxiety disorder for a long time and the last year to the beginning of 2019 it was especially stressful as I had a complicated decision to make for my later college studies, was in a relationship, things seemed to be good for once in my life but underneath I think I was a system that was about to break. I was hanging out one night in the beginning of this year with a friend with whom I smoked weed for some years and that night I truly believe it kicked it off for me, the first symptom that I had that I actually notice was brain fog and DP, I fell into a massive panic attack at home for the first time because I didn't know what was going on with me, I just felt dull, without any thoughts, emotions, hollow etc. Irrational fears consumed my mind and I had to take a break from college because I just couldn't focus, memorize things as I would do without any problem, time and space felt off, couldn't connect with anyone. I got in some bad argues with my girlfriend at that time to whom I tried to explain how my anxiety wasn't normal and that I triggered that state, she dumped me and I don't blame her but the feeling of guilt and depression kicked in to the point that I tried to even commit suicide. Being in a fertile position and crying almost every day due to the constant 24/7 mental torture that this state brought me in and how it impacted my life, it was unhuman for me and I am not even overdramatizing it, never would wish it upon my worst enemy. I isolated myself and only went outside the garden just to have a cigarette as I quit both weed, alcohol and caffeine but it was too late already as I didn't feel that it had any positive impact, the GP's also didn't know what I was dealing with. I dumped about 5 different antidepressants and anxiety meds as I felt horrible with them and in the same time my DPDR got worse as if they impacted my overall state not for the better I can recall.
After about 8-9 months, something changed, like one day I woke up and from that day I felt a tad better, almost if I hit another level of recovery in which I am now, I can go out for walks, started lifting weights and eating more, supplementing with vitamines and adaptogenic herbs that directly correspond to my cortisol levels etc. I am 23 and still plan to do things in my life which I hope that I will achieve, this is the first time in those 10+ months that I wrote something about it as I went from all the forums and resources, I really, really do hope that my cognitive impairement aka. brain fog no clear thought process, mental and emotional numbness and everything else will fade away, it literally gives me visual disturbances also, those black floaters for example that I see when I am outside for instance, lights look weird, especially neon ones, it's really a trippy and horryfing condition, can't tell how much longer I'll be in it as I feel that coming back to "reality" will be as much as a great feeling also weird the same, one can only think when you're long in such a bizzare and weird state that is caused by high levels of anxiety thaz trigger that mechanism.
I pray for all of us that we get the strength to push trough it, day in day out until it will pass, it made me a better person that appreciates life more, also forced me to quit alot of bad habits and turn my life into self-progression and knowing when to rest and not rush in life but actually give my body the time it needs to recover and learn from the experience. Thank you for giving us hope!
hey bro ..im 2 months in ..i bought the manuel..i was doing good and it got waaay worse..any tips?
@@jokhan6314 Remember that when you make progress, and then hit a low, a "downswing" I call it, that it's perfectly normal. Shawn writes about it in the manual. Essentially as you're working through those thought loops that DPDR creates, there will be bumps that make you dwell on them again. Just remember that A: This is normal, and you will get back to seeing progress again soon. B: You haven't gone back to square one, you have to get through a lot of downswings as you move forward to recovery. C: One tip I read that was useful is keeping a journal. I would always write in my bad times and get out all my negative thoughts, but I made a point to write a simple phrase at the end of every negative entry: "I will conquer". So whenever I would look back at those old passages, I would be reminded of the things I thought I would never get over (but did) and I would constantly be reminded that I would conquer this and win. Also, I would write during my good times so that when I was having a bad day or week, I would look back at my positive entry's and be reminded that good days have happened before when I thought they wouldn't, and good days are soon to come. As time progresses, you'll find that your bad months turn to bad weeks, then to bad days, then to bad 1 hours episodes, til finally the condition melts away. Have faith even when you think you don't, and you will pull through, I promise.
Wow I feel like I’m one step closer to getting rid of this, or at least coping with this horrible disorder. And I thought I was going crazy. This disorder was giving me depression. Thank You so much. And for the other people who is trying to cope with this. Hang in there. Not all bad things will last forever. I know you all can do it. Even if you feel like you can’t, there is always a way out.
Thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊😊
For everyone who is wandering through hell right now. I went from my worst time to an somewhat liveable state with a little trick. You can’t fight anxiety, cause it will worsen the problem further. Accept that this fought is stuck in your head and don’t fight it! If you do that you give that thought less power to get you inside the downspiral. It was my first baby step to recovery. I will recover from this and so will you.
Well said, keep up the good work! 😊😊
hi! so i visited this video almost 3 months ago now and i barely even processed it because i was so dissociated and depersonalized. i didn't even realise how much progress i had made in my recovery until i came back to this video today and i was able to watch it without fear going through me. thank you so much
Ah that's so good to hear! Delighted that you're making so much progress 😊 Keep up the good work! 😊😊
I experienced this when I was younger after smoking once. It went away after I had accepted it as normal. I haven’t smoked since then(almost 4 years) but I recently started feeling it again. I’m pretty sure it’s because I’m taking on a lot of college courses at once and some personal things have been happening at the same time. I’ve only been dealing with it this time for about a week but it’s constant. Some times are better than others throughout the day. However, I’ve found that wearing sunglasses( the ones that make everything appear brighter) and spending more time outside has helped me drastically. While I’m driving, I wear my glasses and try to read every sign or building that I see. I’m not saying this will help everyone but I know you’re at a point where you would try anything. Hope everyone gets to a better place soon, best of luck!
how long did a full recovery take when you first experienced it?
I have severe anxiety. I was trying to explain how weird I feel lately to a very close friend but I couldnt find the words and honestly I felt ashamed. Coming across this video tonight and learning what depersonalization is has helped me more than you ever know...
So glad it was helpful! 😊😊
After watching this i am 70% recoverd 😊
Glad to hear it! 😊😊
It’s so scary when you’re just going on as usual, and your whole life feels totally unfamiliar. I used alcohol to mask anxiety for a long time and since I have recently quit I have been having severe depersonalization/derealisation and it’s the worst thing ever. I’m here holding in just hoping time will heal. Thank you for your video.
Can I ask how your doing as of now?
@@XpGamerThiefHD it gets better. In the moment you think it is going to last forever, but really it doesn’t last that long at all. Don’t drink, try your best to get out and do things. And this is the hardest part but try not to overthink. Took me a month or so to go back to normal but my anxiety is also severe.
@@corrigan8440198 you actually motivated me to go out and skateboard hehe😅 thank you brother
@@XpGamerThiefHD no problem at all man. I know how it is. Just keep going!
@@corrigan8440198 How are you now and what steps did you take to get rid of it?
I used to have like two episodes of DP per year, but when I found out it was an actual mental illness, it got worse. I know it’s scary, and you feel you’re going crazy, but in fact your own concern worsens it. I believe the key is to ignore it and to not be afraid of it!
Thank you so much for this video, it really helped me. Now I have to implement your advices and hope them to work :))
Thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the video was helpful! 😊
The words 💯.. “You’re not going crazy, you’re safe.” Calms me ❤️❤️
Glad to hear it 😊
I have cried and begged God for days because I thought a bad drug experience caused some kind of nervous system damage, and the fear this feeling gives can be intense and very frightening. When you mentioned it was natural, you wouldn’t believe the relief you gave me. I have gone on for years thinking I was going crazy and thought I was the only one. I felt like I wasn’t in my body. The worst part is I couldn’t find a doctor that knew what this was before I did and I thought I was alone. I wish I have seen this video years ago!
Thanks for your comment James and I'm very glad to hear the video was so useful 😊
This video made me feel not alone, and seeing all of these comments. I really always thought i was alone and something was wrong with me and that i should get checked. But this helped me a lot, know your not alone guys.
Delighted that it was so helpful! 😊😊
Honestly after experiencing this and watching this video I have only one thing to say: “I am alive and I will continue living happily ever after!”
Glad to hear it was helpful! 😊😊
i dealt with traumatic life events for years throughout my entire childhood and developed an extreme fear of high ceilings, tall buildings, the sky, and even space. Anything i couldnt grasp. I was terrified of that looming feeling of floating up. Nothing felt real, i didnt feel real. And emotions were hard to grasp. The concept of things being real and HOW their real became an everyday struggle. Its a problem I deal with to this day and you are not going crazy. You just need to really try to get a firm grip on anxiety and remind yourself you are real and there is reason to everything. Dont think about fear, think about why its natural and why you think its okay. Itll get better 💗
Thanks so much for your comment Noneya and I'm glad to hear you're feeling better 😊😊
only watching half the part of your video I feel reassured , more relaxed.
The day I came to know that I had Depersonalisation disorder,I was so much tensed and anxious ; which made me experience the symptoms more often (throughout the day )
Before that I could experience really nominal symptoms 1 or 2 times in 1 or 2 days and they could fade away in seconds but it became worse for 3 days 😞
GUYS IM FREE! I’m back here to tell anyone who feels like they’re going insane rn that ITS NOT ALWAYS LIKE THIS. You get out of it, you feel present again. What worked for me was trying a completely different setting, literally I spent my summer in India, and when I came back home to the UK- I felt back like fr mentally too. I feel real again, I feel alive guys. I definitely agree that it’s hard to ignore it but continuously reading and watching vids about it really does fuel it. So please do try a different asf setting for a while if you can! Please hold on
Thanks for your comment and I'm so happy to hear you've recovered! 😊😊
How are you now, how did you get rid of it, possible tips to recover from it
I’m 20 and I’ve had this for 3 weeks now. As scary as it feels I’m optimistic it will get better. This video is so helpful, thank you so much
Glad it helped! 😊
hi, how are u feeling now? I’m also 20 and have been dealing with this for about 3 weeks. It still feels scary at the moment but I’m holding on
@@samg6246 hey! I’m better than 2 months ago but the feeling of dissociation comes back in stressful times, anyway it gets better. I know it’s hard but try not thinking about dp at all. Try to move as much as you can and take your mind out of it. It will go away eventually, just don’t get scared
@@stefanicobo4780 thanks so much for your reply! That gives me relief and more hope. I am doing my best to focus on little goals every day instead of thinking about the dp.
Thank you so much for making this video; nearly brought me to tears. I'm an atheist but god bless lol
Glad to hear it was helpful 😊😊
I'm Christian and this is my first time experiencing this, but I wanted to help, by sending this
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People's beliefs are clouded and fuzzy, based on what they know, dont know, and what happened to them>
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you recovered yet?
@@lila6818 negative ghostrider, you?
I’ve been dealing with DPDR for 6 days now and I’m finally starting to feel more lucid. Here is what has helped me the most:
1) Understanding what exactly is happening to me and why, but then accepting it and not dwelling on it. Distract yourself and try to continue your usual routines.
2) Talking to people about what I’ve been experiencing. I’m genuinely shocked at how many people in my life had experienced DPDR themselves or who had heard of it happening to others. It felt so calming and reassuring to be heard and understood.
3) Staying active, especially physically. Bouldering, jogging, weight lifting, walking. It helps so much and I noticed a very clear difference in my energy and lucidity before and after physical activity.
4) Music!!! It has been so grounding, calming, and stimulating.
5) Getting enough sleep. My symptoms were at their absolute worst when I messed up my sleep schedule. Try to sleep a normal amount and at reasonable hours.
6) Journaling. I documented my symptoms in my journal and recounted my experience (this also helps with memory issues and time dilation because it helped contextualize myself and what I’ve been experiencing) I also documented my experience on video so I could watch later and observe myself when I felt better.
Hang in there, you will get through this! Trust your brain’s ability to heal and recover. And talk to people you trust and stay active!!
Thanks for the tips Korina, glad to hear you're feeling better! 😊😊
Your channel is helping me through some really scary times. Honestly when you said "It's nothing to be afraid of" I cried from relief. (And because I always cry after panic/dpdr moments). Thankyou!
You are so welcome Olivia, I'm delighted it's been so helpful 😊
Hi Shaun! I think it’s also relevant to address that chronic illnesses can cause depersonalization as well, as your body is constant fight or flight due to illness that is causing danger in your body!
The first step guys is to accept that it is there. I get honestly the looking around randomly the unable to manage eye contact people assuming your high
I stumbled upon your videos when I first started experiencing severe DPDR episodes a couple years ago & it helped me out so much with eventually being able to control it. I had a bad DPDR episode & panic attack yesterday after being 6 months free of an attack & came to your videos to help me feel "normal" again. It has helped me feel so much better. Thank you!
You're very welcome Marilyn, glad the videos have been so helpful! 😊😊
I'm currently going through a severe dp episode and this video calmed me down so much. Ive had episodes before and pushed through them but this one has been particularly bad and I've been in a rough place mentally all week. Definitely gonna try these tips and i keep trying to remind myself that this is just temporary
Hey, thanks for your comment Ana and I'm very glad to hear the video was so helpful! 😊😊
Hi there everyone, my name is Bianca. I had a bad weed induced trip about 2 months ago and have definitely suffered from dpdr. Believe me, with every word I can think of to describe, this has been a battle of absolute survival. You are not alone. you are not alone in believing it is permanent. you are not alone in thinking you aren’t safe. you are not alone period. About 2.5 months later, I still suffer from severe panic attacks from my episode, and have found it difficult to concentrate on schoolwork, or many other things. But I am on my journey to recovery , and I WILL live my life again, and so will you. I CAN live my life now, and it all begins with mindset and your determination to live, and love again. No matter what, life has a purpose for you and a reason. I mean, why else would you be here, than to experience something so beautiful. go live your lives everyone and I wish you all the best.
Thanks for your comment Bianca and I'm very glad to hear you're doing well on your journey to recovery 😊
I really really appreciate the fact that you were repeating the main points of the video. My depersonalization makes me straight up unable to focus on details and very often I'd just forget everthing from a phrase 5 seconds after it was said. That's a real blessing.
Glad it was helpful 😊😊
Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with this for a long time, and I do have setbacks which sucks, but I after understanding the condition I’ve gotten better at coping and some days it’s completely gone!
I know it’s hard, but being kind to yourself and treating yourself as you would treat others help do help. Talk openly about it with your friends/family really helps, and trying to refocus as much as possible helps. A lot of sensitive people dissociatiate a lot easier and it’s okay! The world can be very overwhelming and sometimes it feels like society essentially wasn’t build for people like us, but theres so much beauty and depth in life when you’re sensitive, you just have to reorganize your life a bit and accept it. I swear it becomes easier that way.
I’ve become ok with the fact that my derealization might still occur sometimes because I have a lot of anxiety, but it’s important to seek help if it has completely taken over your life. I can recommend anti depressants if your struggling with derealization and anxiety, but talk therapy also helps! Don’t give up, because it’s just anxiety or compulsive thoughts. Your mind is okay, you are valid and VERY REAL. And the last thing ironically enough is to STOP READING THE COMMENTS/RESEARCHING IT. This video is literally the only thing you need to understand the condition. ❤️ much love
thank you so much for this🥺and i know i need to stop reading comments because seeing how bad it is or how long so people had it makes me freak out 😔
I can’t even begin to describe what a relief it is to hear this. Everything described is what I’ve been feeling for the past few months and whilst there’s a long way to go it’s such a relief to know it’s not just me. Thank you for this, I really think this has saved my life 😅
So glad to hear it was helpful Alexander! 😊😊
@Salman Akhtar Minhas Hey Salman, it’s been a very difficult journey and derealisation still effects me. However, I do feel much better overall. I remember writing that comment and I was in a really bad place at the time. As I said, things aren’t perfect now by any means, but, they are much better than they were. I’m not experiencing episodes to the same intensity as I used to. If you’re going through this, just hold on. It shall pass, try to look after yourself and never be ashamed to ask for help.
@@alexanderbenjamin6987 What steps did you take to get rid of it and how long did it take to recover from it?
I've had this for 7 years and I've just learnt what this is. I realise why nothing affects me positive or negative. Thank you very much for this.
Glad it was helpful Joel 😊
I'm out of fear now . I'm not the only one who feels .I've detected my problem.
Your videos on dp was a turning point for me! They made me feel as if i’m not going crazy and it gave me hope for the future:) I am now pretty much Dp free! just need to work on my anxiety now! Thank you very much:)
So glad to hear it was helpful, keep up the good work! 😊😊
Omg! Thank you so much for literally posting this! I am still on the road to recovery and I'm much better than I was when first tiggred by it but I'm not where I want to be yet
You're very welcome Terry! Keep up the good work, be patient and allow yourself time to recover. You're on the right track! www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/
The fact that this is caused by anxiety really made me understand this much better. This is so helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
9 months ago I first experienced this and was so scared. It lasted all day and I would just sleep to escape it. I researched it all over the net which made it worse.
These videos have been the only info that have made sense and made it slowly disappear.
Now I may get it twice a day and it lasts for less than a minute. I don't fear it as I know its justvmy anxiety.
Thank you so much. These videos have really helped my recovery.
Thanks for your comment Melanie and I'm so happy to hear the videos have been helpful in your recovery. Keep up the good work! 😊
This just made me cry my eyes out. You give me hope. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful Jasmine! 😊
I know this don’t mean nothing but I’m glad somebody black going through what I’m going thru😫
I want to cry, this gives me hope I hope this is what I have.
This video helped a bunch!!! This coupled with therapy over the past while has decreased it a bunch! It's still a slow recovery but, it's still possible! I used to feel it 100% of the time, and over the past 8 months or so it's gone down to 5-10%! And it'll go down more!!!
Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊 Keep up the good work and enjoy your recovery! 😊
Thank you. i was starting to think something was wrong with me. none of the people im asking to help me are listening to me. they’re just shrugging it off. i don’t feel real even while i’m writing this.
Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DP can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com
This made me feel so better . It’s been 4 days so far ..
So glad the video was helpful! 😊😊
Do you feel better
I've been feeling exactly this the last few days and i was feeling little worried about myself, but this video really has been some ease back into me and for that, i thank you
Glad I could help! 😊😊
I feel like I’m not real and I’m kinda scared. Is there hope?
Absolutely! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-do-i-feel-real-again/
Yes mate
When my mind starts racing I start panicking and then all of a sudden I feel really really high. Like uncomfortably high, and it’s so scary because since the night I greened out on an edible I haven’t and probably will never touch weed again but my brain makes me high when I’m anxious or panicking? And it’s so hard to stop racing thoughts. So a lot of the time I’m just laying on the couch with my heart beating out of my chest, completely disconnected from myself and reality, almost like I’m in my own head, feeling like I’m dead or dying, tripping balls when I didn’t even smoke. Then my brain goes on overdrive convincing itself that someone snuck drugs into my food or something. And I’m just there. Stuck in what seems like a nightmare loop. This was until I found you Shaun. U have helped me understand what I’m dealing with and you come in handy when I’m having an “episode.” Thank you, Truly. Im convinced God sent you down to take care of me.
Thanks for your comment Henry, I'm so glad to hear the videos have been helpful! 😊
Your explantation was so clear! and simple! Thanks so much.
Thanks! Glad that you found it helpful 😊
Man I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I think the scariest part for me personally was not feeling like I was consciously thinking about what I was doing, and not remembering doing certain things throughout the day. When you talked about people walking away from car accidents and not remembering doing it, that made me understand it a bit and feel better about not remembering every little detail. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment Tony and I'm very glad to hear the video was so helpful! 😊
for me it feels like i don’t have control of my thoughts and i can’t even think for myself. is that normal??
Hi Maddie, thanks for your comment. Yes that's an extremely common symptom of DP. But don't worry, it will pass as your recovery continues 😊www.dpmanual.com/about/depersonalization-symptoms-the-5-most-common/
Yea mate
It's so hard to find a video that actually explains how dpdr is helping or trying to help, thank you very much. You're a life saver quite literally
Happy to help! 😊
Well explained thankyou made me feel less worried about my Intrusive thoughts thankyou
Thanks Ben! Glad to hear you found the video helpful :) And if you're interested, here's an article I wrote on dealing with intrusive DP thoughts: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/
@@Dpmanual great article thankyou, when I went to see a councillor they said I had OCD but I have often questioned this now I'm leaning more towards dpdr do you often have people with the same concerns?
@@benatkins5217 All the time Ben. I will say that if you've been diagnosed with something else by a medical professional you should defer to that. But Depersonalization is very often confused with other conditions. Check out this article for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/schizophrenia_cancer_depersonalization/
this video alone has made me feel so much better. I often turn to google and i only see “there is no treatment etc etc”. Completely makes things worse and puts me in a suicidal place tbh. But this has already helped me tremendously. thank you sm
So glad to hear it was helpful! 😊😊
How are u doing
Paris Horton 1000% better. Between this and my meds i’ve need feeling normal. this video alone even without buying the book made me realize that i was okay. & all i really needed was an answer
@@tyofficialxo thank u for letting me know ,I’m going through this for 3 months now very hard but I try more and more everyday
7:25 *fades out* reminded me a lot of my dp
Finally someone who understands. Thank you! I’m feeling slightly more real and in my body, not completely but this helped a lot.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Update and tips? I feel I can't take it no more
Thanks man for your videos, it's really giving a hope. I have been struggling with DP and DR for 12 years non stop, and still fighting, every day like a dream) by the way memory really goes down during DR. I literally don't remember what I've done before yesterday, it's like brain cuts memory. Keep posting, at least it makes people like me a bit happy. Cheers.
Hey Boran, thanks for your comment and I'm really glad to hear the videos have helped! Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with DP for so long but don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you've had it, you can still recover 100%. And regarding the memory issues, don't worry, that's an extremely common symptom of DP and will stop as your recovery continues. I write about it in this article: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-memory-loss/
Do you feel better
how u feeling
you give me hope. its been like hell. thank you.
Glad the video was helpful 😊 Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website at www.dpmanual.com/articles
I think our DP is our spirit trying to leave our body, or slipping like a hand in a glove...
please check this out.
Godpill
Absolute Truth exists, and is knowable.
People's beliefs are clouded and fuzzy, based on what they know, dont know, and what happened to them>
Absolute Truth, is reality, without human error or emotion getting in the way.
Please gentlemen, observe these:
The best videos I've found, in over 2000 hours of research.
While keeping the list short ( i aimed for 10, but had to go to 15)
*17 Big Reasons for God
(1)
Does the Bible (Job 40) Describe a Sauropod Dinosaur (Behemoth)?(20:40)
Genesis Apologetics - Published on Sep 18, 2017
ua-cam.com/video/mEJENaCgq70/v-deo.html
(2)
✡ Believe in God in 5 Minutes (Scientific Proof) (5:27)
ua-cam.com/video/eQVm8RokoBA/v-deo.html
(3)
The Fossil Record: Proof of Noah's Flood or Evolution (16:00) Genesis Apologetics - Mar 20, 2018
ua-cam.com/video/qHRYnm_J4ts/v-deo.html
(4)
Archaeological Evidence that Proves the Bible is True (1:20:52)Planet Zion - Jun 24, 2014
ua-cam.com/video/TPLiKDciPi8/v-deo.html
(5)
2017SEP10 - Why We Know Christianity is True - J Warner Wallace (55:23)(Canon)
ua-cam.com/video/DCHJbO-3-jA/v-deo.html
(6)
Cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace - DNA Information Code (10:01)LoveYourNeighbour - Published on Sep 5, 2017
ua-cam.com/video/5DAgDT1eXoo/v-deo.html
(7)
Noah's Ark - Chuck Missler : Koinonia House (8:27)
ua-cam.com/video/cGVdWHmfiYA/v-deo.html
(8)
Why i believe in a young earth by ex-evolutionist Dr.Grady McMurtry Part 1 (21:42)[+ part 2,3,4]
ua-cam.com/video/uJGairhrPGc/v-deo.html
(9)
What Are The Odds Statistically: Jesus/Prophecy (1 of 3) Chuck Missler (10:00)
ua-cam.com/video/7jY15Y8-_Fk/v-deo.html
(10)
If There Is No God, Murder Isn't Wrong (5:17) Dennis Prager
ua-cam.com/video/yrcQ_PTkVD4/v-deo.html
(11)
How Consciousness Points to the Existence of God
(9:29)Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace - Published on Sep 8, 2015
ua-cam.com/video/8Ff1jiRpjko/v-deo.html
(12)
Human Chimp DNA Similarity (7:37)Genesis Apologetics - Jun 1, 2017
ua-cam.com/video/Rav8sfuJFYc/v-deo.html
(13)
"Evidence for a Spiritual View of the "Alien" Phenomenon:"Why do many Christians think the alien phenomena is demonic?" © 2009 Guy Malone,
www.alienstranger.com/arealiensdemons.htm (article)
(14)
Chuck Missler The Days Of Noah & Return Of The Nephilim HD
(3:09:55)Daniel Heath - Published on Jun 20, 2015
ua-cam.com/video/DxI6RWu0dcc/v-deo.html
(15)
Debate 19 Kent Hovind Vs. Three Evolutionists : Kent Hovind (2:21:24)
ua-cam.com/video/T3fmNK3rT8o/v-deo.html
(16)
Mathematical Challenges to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution (57:13)HooverInstitution Jul 22, 2019
ua-cam.com/video/noj4phMT9OE/v-deo.html
(17)
Birds Did Not Evolve from Dinosaurs, Say Evolutionists -Stunning New Research Overturns Widely Held Evolutionary Idea - by A. Peter Galling on June 12, 2009 (ARTICLE)
answersingenesis.org/dinosaurs/feathers/birds-did-not-evolve-from-dinosaurs-say-evolutionists/
(18) I dont have enough faith to be an atheist (1:38:31) Frank Turec
Faith and Public Policy - Engage Conference
ua-cam.com/video/_sgxYiuTJNo/v-deo.html
Hey I finally recovered 100% and if u guys need any help or information just reply and I’ll let u know what I’ve done to help myself recover...much love and blessings to you all🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
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I feel much better these days just the the problem is I’m struggling accepting it
Oh my god I looked up DP on google and was shocked at what I saw💀
This video SAVED my life
Glad it was helpful Alexa! 😊😊
Update: This was kinda hard for me to come back here to give everyone an update. Because of being anxious about seeing things about dp/dr. But I'm going to do it anyway because I'm here to help reassure and bring good news.
Everyone: I'm doing better. I'm not 110% fully myself or fully recovered but I'm doing A LOT better. I didn't buy the manual, but I did take a lot of advice I had seen people mention about in their recoveries. IT DOES GET BETTER!!! I'm like 75-85% better and I'm continuing to move forward. 3 months ago I messaged my job saying that I was flying back home to my parents in Illinois (my mother was desperate and begged me to come home do that she could help me. not that no one was trying to help me where I currently live but I was desperate for anything to get better and she thought me being home home would help) immediately and that I was sorry for the inconvenience. Said that I would understand if they had to fire me but my manager was an angel and understood completely. Didn't lose my job.
Anyway, flew back home to my parents. Was happy to see the open fields again and see my family, friends and animals. But it was HELL. I was living a nightmare almost every single day. I craved each day and couldn't wait to go back to sleep at night and would sleep in as long as I could. I cried, I screamed, I begged for it all to just stop. My anxiety was 10x worse than it ever had been in my life. My mom helped me see my doctor the day after I had landed (we see the same doctor) and idk how or why but I still had health insurance with my parents even though I'm 26. It was a blessing and we didn't question it. My doctor was amazing and fully listened to me and actually looked up what dp/dr was.
She wasn't fully convinced I had it but reassured me that things would get better. She also reassured me I had NO brain tumor or anything serious like that. She fully believed it was too much stress and from the trauma I had went through with the IUD. She got me on Lorazapam again and said to take it 1-2 times daily as needed. "We need to get the anxiety under control and once we do, things will get better and we can move onto the next steps". (I take other meds too). It helped for a time being. I also actually started to make progress for a whole week. But them I started going backwards again when I felt the dp/dr start to feel bad again. The dizziness came back some too, I felt awful. My body felt yucky. I then managed to see my psychologist 2-3 weeks sooner when I begged that I needed to be seen a lot sooner. I was then put on Duloxitine and OMG it's a godsend. Once my anxiety started to calm and I was able to think a little more logically, I started pushing myself harder to work on my healing journey.
Here's some tips that helped me:
1. Surround yourself with friends and family. Don't be afraid that you're being a burden, let them help you. Lean on them.
2. Religion really helped me. Read this book with my mom called Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. She has multiple books and a lot of them are 365 days of devotions. Sometimes I'd feel like God was speaking to me through the book when I'd read the paragraph of the day
3. As hard as it is and sounds, go outside. It doesn't have to be long. Can be 10-15 min if you want. Go on a short walk, sit on the front porch. I'd do it at least once a day
4: See the right people for doctors that'll listen to you
5: Get on the right medication that'll help calm your anxiety. Calming your anxiety can be a HUGE help to your recovery
6. Proper sleep is VERY important. When you don't get enough, you'll feel it the next day making your symptoms feel worse
7. Push yourself to go hang with friends, go to the movies, have an outing. You need to bring normalcy back to you life. Even if you don't feel like going out, try and do it anyway. You may be surprised.
8: Don't be afraid to drink caffeine or eat certain foods. It's my own opinion and experience of course but again it's all about bringing normalcy back to your life.
9: I know it's best to NOT look up Dp but I would tend to go back and read some stories (I know shame on me) BUT I specifically would look for GOOD stories. Recovery stories. It actually helped me in a way and I read some advice about how to help further along thr recovery. It's my own opinion so it's up to you.
10. Don't panic (or at least try your very best not to) when you feel like your dp/dr feels like it's coming back or feels worse than it did yesterday. Trust me. Just stay focused, keep moving forward. It'll feel different each day. May feel less, may feel shitty other days. BUT DONT LET THAT STOP YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY!
11. It's ok to have bad days and cry. You'll have them. Let loose!
12. Your mental health comes first. If you feel like you absolutely can't do work ans need to fully focus on yourself, then I'd suggest letting them know and take a break. I know a lot of people can't just up and leave work for 3 months and come back and it's super unfortunate. But again, you come first!
13: If you feel small progress, that's great! Don't worry about how long it'll take to recover and how much progress you're making! Little progress can mean A LOT! You're getting there, good job! Keep going!
14: Try your very best to bring back normalcy in your life. Cooking, cleaning, going out, working. It'll help you further with the healing process.
15. Distract yourself as much as you can. Binge watch TV, read a book, do some chores. Although it may be hard to do cause you feel so out of it, just do your best.
16. And obviously, try to not think about dp/dr. SUPER HARD!!! But you'll eventually begin to notice that over time you'll be thinking about it less and less.
YOU GOT THIS GUYS! IT DOES GET BETTER!!!!
This has been an issue for me for months now, and this video has really helped me understand that there’s nothing seriously wrong with me, and it’s something that will go away.
So glad it was helpful! 😊
thank you so much. my depersonalization started only a few days ago and i’ve genuinely spent it believing that i’m going to die (even took a few ER trips). a few months ago i went through a horrible opioid overdose, and since then i’ve been having strange episodes here and there and i feel like they’ve all been leading up to this depersonalization episode. you, this channel, and your website have helped me immensely. ive found that a massive part of this was not knowing what was wrong or if it was ever going to end. you are wonderful for what you’re doing.
So glad it was helpful Julianna 😊
I lost my older brother due to a fatal motorcycle accident when I was 11 - 24 years laters the DP symptoms are still around like a familiar friend. Loads of traditional and alternative therapy supported me tremendously, but the floaty cushy feeling of being in an unreal bubble persists. Just downloaded the manual, and support and motivation would be appreciated. Love, Michael
i will get over this, i will figure it out and stop the alarm! thank you so much.
You're welcome! 😊👍
Hi, after not experiencing complete dp in a couple of weeks I am now having sudden realizations that I am real, like all of a sudden I will be aware that I am a living breathing thing with a life and it makes my heart rate go up immensely and overwhelms me It’s like I’ve been asleep for sooo long and I’ve suddenly woken up. I also feel really light when I am falling asleep and it’s almost like I can’t breathe and when I wake up I feel discombobulated. Is this apart of my dp/dr and how can I stop thinking and being aware of these things?
Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 Don't worry, that's all part of the anxiety / DP. Having problems and strange feelings with sleep is extremely common with DP, but again don't worry, these will all pass along with all the other strange thoughts and fears as you recover. Check out this article I wrote for more info: www.dpmanual.com/articles/why-does-depersonalization-affect-sleep-and-dreams/
I think it is all part of an awakening...not necessarily a disorder...
@@Dpmanual hmmmmm...I think it is all part of an awakening...not necessarily a disorder...what do you think??
The Fifth World I 100% agree with you at that point in my life when I made that comment I was overwhelmed with untreated anxiety and stress and was still very ignorant to what exactly was going on with me. But thankfully shortly after that I was able to identify it as what it was which was legit pure anxiety it is not a disorder it 100% mentality and how you react to it. Fight or flight that’s all. The more you over react to what it is which is literally just your body/ minds reaction to anxiety or being overwhelmed even over thinking the longer it will bother you. Please guys listen to me, it goes away there is plenty evidence of that. Just do not dwell on it. Move on with your life. You are not meant to go through it for long I promise you. I am so glad I went through what I went through then because it literally made me so much more appreciative of life and the little things seriously and the importance of being present. I am much much better now. I felt better and back to my normal self shortly after and have been doing great ever since!
@@TheFifthWorld22 It's a disorder 😊 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depersonalization-derealization_disorder
Watching this video alone made me feel better
Glad it was helpful Joshua 😊
This is an amazing resource that I wish I had when I was 13 and absolutely terrified of my dp. I had to figure out for myself that ignoring it was how I would recover. I'm 22 now and have been dp free (with the very occasional trigger) for 7+ years. It went from consuming my life to being something I hardly ever even think about. To those of you going through it now: Hang in there. Try not to fixate. This is temporary and WILL go away
Thanks so much for your comment and I'm very happy to hear that you're completely recovered! 😊
Please help me out from DP
this has actually just by watching your videos and hearing u saying its "normal" makes me feel so comforted. I feel less alone and I feel less disconnected now and I was able to communicate better towards my parents on how I was feeling. Thank you :)
Hi Shaun, and anyone reading this. I've had DP since covid 19 entered and ruined the world pretty much, and it is horrible. The worst thing I have been through in my life, honestly much worse than any physical pain. At least with physical illnesses or injuries you know they will heal eventually, and from my experience they don't challenge you mentally like DP does. There are many times when I'm questioning whether any of this is real, and sometimes everything genuinely feels fake. Like, for example when I look at another human being, even if it's my brother or sister, I find myself questioning whether they are real or not. I feel like everyone around me is normal and progressing in life like they should, and I'm going crazy. It genuinely overwhelms me sometimes, and yes, it comes and goes like I've heard. Somedays it is less and I feel a bit better, but other days I find it hard to be around other people because it overwhelms my brain. I've found music and playing games help, basically doing things that remind you of your past, things you enjoyed when u were younger too. But right now I'm questioning whether or not I'm just in a dream, and it makes my life feel pointless. But when I think about it deeply and logically, I realise how flawed this concept is. Like how could my brain be clever enough that it's capable of dreaming up this entire universe. This universe is endlessly complex, and if my life is just a dream, then what is the purpose of life. I could literally do whatever I want and it doesn't matter, and that doesn't sit well with me. I really am hopeful having watched this video and the comments here that this is just a phase, and one day I overcome this, I hate it. Hopefully some day I'll be able to come back and write a message of my story of how I overcame dp🙏🏼I never had any mental illnesses as a child so this is quite scary and confusing for me, but I am still treating life like it's real because deep down inside my common sense tells me so. I pray to God whoever has dp gets better quickly, and whoever doesn't never gets it because my God is it awful... Thanks for this video by the way, makes me feel like maybe I'm not just going crazy or something
Sending love and support to you my brother. Haven’t got an official diagnosis but DP/DR ticks almost all the boxes of how I’ve been feeling since March 2020. We’ve got this. Stay strong, stay busy and stay positive, we’ll get thru this
Finding this channel is the first gleam of hope i've had in months. Having a brief bout with DPDR in 2016, my solution was to get medicated. It worked, but i never had the technical name for what I went through. Years later, after grauating in 2022, I didnt realize it was slowly creeping back. After booking a therapy appointment to talk about my feelings, I completely shut down. I went ot the hospital, completely disassociated and was in a constant panic attack fpr days. I had no idea what was happening. And really I never did until now. I've been through different medications, group therapy, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy (TMS) - and the more things we try for me the more hopeles and broken I feel. But reading the comments here give me hope that I can come out of this darkness and fear that ive been stuck in for what feels like forever. I just want so badly to be my old self again. I ndidnt even know if what i was feeling had a name.
Thank u. U do not know how much you have helped me. When the world felt like it was ending and I was stuck in a hologram dream u helped me calm down❤️ I love you. Thank you
Glad I could help! 😊😊
bro you litteraly just cured me
Glad to hear it! 😊😊
Guys, the moment you stop watching these videos that’s when it will go away, LET GO! STOP CARING!
Has anyone noticed any correlation between weather and depersonalization? It seems to hit me on really cloudy days.
Yesss! I thought I was the only one
yes
I needed this.. I'm so grateful to you! Thank you
You're very welcome! 😊
Depersonalization Manual God bless you
Im so tired of life, even my parents look at me weird, its affected me... ive smoked so much weed but when i smoke it feels worse but its like i smoke it because of the stress i feel from it, its been 2 years.. bad meth trip.. been smoking weed ever since, never got better got alittle worse. Feel like ending it all. I messed myself up. Its a feeling i dont want my worst enemy to feel, you feel trapped, forgot what it is to feel yourself. Its sad mahn, hope everyone recovers
Im sorry for you... I hope you get better, don’t give up now!!! I don’t have much experience about it but I think working out and distracting yourself with other tasks (as drawing, playing an instrument) would help! I mean, just distract yourself and do something that you love!! You got this!
We're spirits in physical bodies.
drugs can make people astral project or separate from their bodies..
I hope this helps you.
God is the end all and be all.
Alpha and Omega
Godpill
Absolute Truth exists, and is knowable.
People's beliefs are clouded and fuzzy, based on what they know, dont know, and what happened to them>
Absolute Truth, is reality, without human error or emotion getting in the way.
Please gentlemen, observe these:
The best videos I've found, in over 2000 hours of research.
While keeping the list short ( i aimed for 10, but had to go to 15)
*17 Big Reasons for God
(1)
Does the Bible (Job 40) Describe a Sauropod Dinosaur (Behemoth)?(20:40)
Genesis Apologetics - Published on Sep 18, 2017
ua-cam.com/video/mEJENaCgq70/v-deo.html
(2)
✡ Believe in God in 5 Minutes (Scientific Proof) (5:27)
ua-cam.com/video/eQVm8RokoBA/v-deo.html
(3)
The Fossil Record: Proof of Noah's Flood or Evolution (16:00) Genesis Apologetics - Mar 20, 2018
ua-cam.com/video/qHRYnm_J4ts/v-deo.html
(4)
Archaeological Evidence that Proves the Bible is True (1:20:52)Planet Zion - Jun 24, 2014
ua-cam.com/video/TPLiKDciPi8/v-deo.html
(5)
2017SEP10 - Why We Know Christianity is True - J Warner Wallace (55:23)(Canon)
ua-cam.com/video/DCHJbO-3-jA/v-deo.html
(6)
Cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace - DNA Information Code (10:01)LoveYourNeighbour - Published on Sep 5, 2017
ua-cam.com/video/5DAgDT1eXoo/v-deo.html
(7)
Noah's Ark - Chuck Missler : Koinonia House (8:27)
ua-cam.com/video/cGVdWHmfiYA/v-deo.html
(8)
Why i believe in a young earth by ex-evolutionist Dr.Grady McMurtry Part 1 (21:42)[+ part 2,3,4]
ua-cam.com/video/uJGairhrPGc/v-deo.html
(9)
What Are The Odds Statistically: Jesus/Prophecy (1 of 3) Chuck Missler (10:00)
ua-cam.com/video/7jY15Y8-_Fk/v-deo.html
(10)
If There Is No God, Murder Isn't Wrong (5:17) Dennis Prager
ua-cam.com/video/yrcQ_PTkVD4/v-deo.html
(11)
How Consciousness Points to the Existence of God
(9:29)Cold-Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace - Published on Sep 8, 2015
ua-cam.com/video/8Ff1jiRpjko/v-deo.html
(12)
Human Chimp DNA Similarity (7:37)Genesis Apologetics - Jun 1, 2017
ua-cam.com/video/Rav8sfuJFYc/v-deo.html
(13)
"Evidence for a Spiritual View of the "Alien" Phenomenon:"Why do many Christians think the alien phenomena is demonic?" © 2009 Guy Malone,
www.alienstranger.com/arealiensdemons.htm (article)
(14)
Chuck Missler The Days Of Noah & Return Of The Nephilim HD
(3:09:55)Daniel Heath - Published on Jun 20, 2015
ua-cam.com/video/DxI6RWu0dcc/v-deo.html
(15)
Debate 19 Kent Hovind Vs. Three Evolutionists : Kent Hovind (2:21:24)
ua-cam.com/video/T3fmNK3rT8o/v-deo.html
(16)
Mathematical Challenges to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution (57:13)HooverInstitution Jul 22, 2019
ua-cam.com/video/noj4phMT9OE/v-deo.html
(17)
Birds Did Not Evolve from Dinosaurs, Say Evolutionists -Stunning New Research Overturns Widely Held Evolutionary Idea - by A. Peter Galling on June 12, 2009 (ARTICLE)
answersingenesis.org/dinosaurs/feathers/birds-did-not-evolve-from-dinosaurs-say-evolutionists/
(18) I dont have enough faith to be an atheist (1:38:31) Frank Turec
Faith and Public Policy - Engage Conference
ua-cam.com/video/_sgxYiuTJNo/v-deo.html
I have had this for years now up-to 15 yrs now. This videos is the first that gives me hope. I'll try and seek more professional help so I can get better
Thank you so much, I really needed to hear that.
Glad to help Raneem!
You sometimes feel like the world is moving forward and you are still stuck in deppresion alone like you feel like you can't feel happy and be yourself. Anyway I am going to go listen to music which makes me happy well it's kinda a cure but I feel the need to just stay in this mood like I just need to be staying here because I can't enjoy
Due to substance abuse i experienced DP and still recovering, being sober is the best thing you can gift yourself even for a week to see there is light. Life is better with all the challenges. Stay safe
Just watching this has helped me so much, the more you talked the calmer i became and my episode began fading away. Thank you so much for your time and effort to help others.
You're so welcome! 😊😊
I’ve always gotten panic attacks, but over the past 2 years I’ve had dp as well. I only get it when I get a panic attack usually at night and every few days and it goes away once I stop worrying. I’m pretty sure I have like a phobia of going insane, because once I start panicking and get dp I immediately think it’s psychosis even tho I know deep down it’s not. In extreme cases, when it messes up with my vision and memory, I always go to your website and it makes me feel sooooo much better knowing it’s only from anxiety. I first thought it was its own mental illness and thought I was fucked lol.
Hi Abby, thanks for your comment and I'm really glad to hear the website has been so helpful 🤗 And don't worry, the fear of going crazy is extremely common with DP but it will pass as you recover, as will every other symptom. Keep up the good work! www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-three-reasons-youre-not-going-crazy-2/
I feel exactly the same way! And i searched up phycosis and it says you hear things and see things that arent their so after that i kinda started to hear and see things that arent there but i know its just my brain playing games with me because before u read that i dindt have any hallucinations and deep inside i also know their not real. I would apreciate if someone could help me stop having those thoughts
Scammer gets scammed god this is so me am sorry for you i feel exactly like you when i didin’t know this disorder i thougth i was going crazy so i searched psychosic and it freaked me out and i also hear not hear but i think am hearing voices
Abby Hartwick XxviceviperxX did it affect your memory like I can’t remember the actual months of anything I did in 2019 and sometimes I can’t think of the words of things I use to know. And certain faces or movies or actors.. this shit is crazy but I’m here for you ... going through it as well
i’ve recently found a way that when it happens i should enjoy it in a way and change my mindset as even though it isn’t something too comfortable i’ve basically tricked myself to think it’s a fun thing as it’s a change that doesn’t last forever so i should find way to have fun with it
it’s what i’ve been thinking about because after it used to happen i would always ask why was i so scared so now i have nothing to be scared about when it happens
@@traumlucke6669 how are you now please help me steps
Playing a musical instrument is the easiest way for me to ignore depersonalization