This helps a lot, thank you. I'm 18 and I got my permit at 16 but i've been avoiding practicing driving bc of my derealization. It also helps a lot to know that there are many other people dealing with this. I'm feeling more confident now and I'm going to practice driving with my mom again soon :)
@@sarahedrington5720 how is it driving big rigs with it? I’m about to go get my cdl to better my life but kinda nervous with driving long hours with It
Me too I have it the last 2 years it does improve a small ammount but everyone is different to say it doesn’t bother me I would be lying it makes me awful upset it can make me stop doing the tasks that I’m doing and make me want to lie down in bed and go on my phone and distract myself with videos or movies ya my life is messed up from drugs I got dpdr from withdrawls from cannabis and Xanax and it was a lot worse in 2022 I didn’t even know where or what I was or what was going on around me I’m 20 percent better this hopefully next year better again I feel so sorry for you I know how this feels I’m on meds to help my stress and anxiety and meds to help the feeling of reality to seem more really I’d advise some medication and excercise good sleep and eat well
My DP/DR would be at its peak when I was driving. I would get super anxious before I had to drive and especially while driving. You are in your head the whole time while driving and when you have anxiety as well as DP/DR your thoughts are not your best friend. What really started to turn things around for me was a rubber band on my wrist. I would snap that band when my thoughts started swirling into negativity, or when I question if I DP/DR was starting. It has worked wonders for me and I feel much more confident on the road as well as in life. Give it a shot, you’ve got nothing to lose.
I have been driving for over 30 years and have hundreds of thousands of miles solo driving under my belt. This all started out of nowhere about a year and a half ago. Its ruining my life because I have always been a very independent person and jumping in my car day or night and going anywhere was a huge piece of my life. Driving was my freedom, my adventure. I now live in a part of the country where where not taking the freeway can mean adding an hour to your trip. Also there is no option to just go a mile and get off the next exit in my cases here. Some exits are more than 10 miles apart and those are almost impossible for me to get through. I avoid them unless someone is in the car with me. For some reason I can function better if I have a passenger. This is taking over my life and I have no idea why its happening. I am in my late 40s and I have always loved driving and been confident in my abilities. I want the old "me" back.
I literally got into a car accident because of derealization. It sucks because it literally makes you feel so dumb but at the same time you can’t help it.
Man… I’m sorry yes I feel dumb too. It sucks it’s like I can’t control my thoughts or something. I’m learning how to drive soon been having this condition for 13 yrs now.. it’s debilitating at times esp when I’m depressed!
Swamy this is what I’m dealing with now, driving is hard ! I have had everyone else drive me because I’m scared, one day my derealization went away and then all of a sudden when I got on the road it just hit me out of no where almost triggering another panic attack ! Thank you Swamy thank you !!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯
i got dpdr from a car crash so this really helps because i always feel dizzy when i drive and like my depth perception is off but the key thing is practicing and it will get easier
I don’t know how I’ve never come across this video before. I started suffering from this when driving when I had my son 6 years ago (was fine driving previous to that),but it would only be driving when I experienced it. Now I feel in a constant state of DPDR almost all day every day, even at home where I feel safe. It’s exhausting 😩
I literally pulled over and looked up this video I’m really depersonalized right now and can’t focus I’m only 5 mins away from home though so I’m trying to keep it together
If im still in a place i feel kind of fine the thing is i get really scared when i drive at 60 mph and i start to feel that like somehow i would loose control of my mind or go crazy and crash
Hello swamy! This is a really good video for me, since I am 16 years old and I am a little bit scared of driving because I dont want to get dpdr while driving and start getting anxiety. I dont want to do my drive test because of sthis, but well, I think "I got this", Thank You!!
Is this why I have trouble seeing the lights sometimes? Like I see the light is green and just cant make it click that its safe to drive through. Same with changing lanes
I have occasional depersonalization triggered by a panic attack on december 27 2015 and thank god it’s not permanent but I notice when I’m on a long bridge where there’s no way I can pull over if i needed to but thank god it doesn’t affect me that much as long as I have an escape option
@@RealSwamyG yo just saw this, yeah pretty good, I still get it sometimes while driving but have learned the best way to conquer it is to experience it!
@@thc7865 Good, I still have my moments but I also have extended periods of time where its not there. 100% recovery i would say is kind of an illusion cause you'll have moments where it pops up again, but its how you react to it that will determine what happens from there.
Sir please I can't get out from this shit feeling a i get scar when it hits me its continuously effecting me from past 6 months what to do please help me sir.
When you have DP/DR wearing eyeglasses is that coping or are you avoiding the visual effects ? I feel I always have to wear my eyeglasses when driving and outside.
Hi Swamy, recently I just got over intense dpdr but now I’m having trouble shaking the overbearing existential questions that still linger after dpdr. Do you have any advice on how to deal with this? Thank you ✨
@@oliviarebecca2142 if you dont mind me asking how long you had it and also how did u overcome it right now im about 75% recovered but i think its my mind not letting me 100%
@@analee1364 Fortunately, I only had it for a week but it was soooo bad, I had absolutely no appetite, could barely eat, and lost weight so I was pretty worn down. But what helped me the most was Swamy’s youtube videos. Especially the advice he gives about not reacting to the fear or scary thoughts that take you down the rabbit holes, when the anxiety & worry would come on just felt it all and tried my best each time to let go of the fear and affirm to myself that I am safe. I wouldn’t try to run from the anxiety/thoughts, I wouldn’t try to think my way out of them either & I wouldn’t dread them, I accepted the feelings even though it sucked and I felt so alien but that helped so much. Over the days I noticed that the feelings would get less and less intense. However, my recovery was one step forward, two steps back, but eventually it kind of just disappeared. I hope this helps but it’s difficult to put it all into words. Honestly, just watching Swamy’s videos before bed comforted me enough for my mind to chill out.
This helps a lot, thank you. I'm 18 and I got my permit at 16 but i've been avoiding practicing driving bc of my derealization. It also helps a lot to know that there are many other people dealing with this. I'm feeling more confident now and I'm going to practice driving with my mom again soon :)
Currently going through this right now and it’s terrifying. 😫 I just want to feel normal again. I used to love driving! 😭😭😭
Same
Me too. I have a CDL and loved driving. It’s disheartening.
@@sarahedrington5720 how is it driving big rigs with it? I’m about to go get my cdl to better my life but kinda nervous with driving long hours with It
Same here
Me too I have it the last 2 years it does improve a small ammount but everyone is different to say it doesn’t bother me I would be lying it makes me awful upset it can make me stop doing the tasks that I’m doing and make me want to lie down in bed and go on my phone and distract myself with videos or movies ya my life is messed up from drugs I got dpdr from withdrawls from cannabis and Xanax and it was a lot worse in 2022 I didn’t even know where or what I was or what was going on around me I’m 20 percent better this hopefully next year better again I feel so sorry for you I know how this feels I’m on meds to help my stress and anxiety and meds to help the feeling of reality to seem more really I’d advise some medication and excercise good sleep and eat well
My DP/DR would be at its peak when I was driving. I would get super anxious before I had to drive and especially while driving. You are in your head the whole time while driving and when you have anxiety as well as DP/DR your thoughts are not your best friend. What really started to turn things around for me was a rubber band on my wrist. I would snap that band when my thoughts started swirling into negativity, or when I question if I DP/DR was starting. It has worked wonders for me and I feel much more confident on the road as well as in life. Give it a shot, you’ve got nothing to lose.
I have been driving for over 30 years and have hundreds of thousands of miles solo driving under my belt. This all started out of nowhere about a year and a half ago. Its ruining my life because I have always been a very independent person and jumping in my car day or night and going anywhere was a huge piece of my life. Driving was my freedom, my adventure. I now live in a part of the country where where not taking the freeway can mean adding an hour to your trip. Also there is no option to just go a mile and get off the next exit in my cases here. Some exits are more than 10 miles apart and those are almost impossible for me to get through. I avoid them unless someone is in the car with me. For some reason I can function better if I have a passenger. This is taking over my life and I have no idea why its happening. I am in my late 40s and I have always loved driving and been confident in my abilities. I want the old "me" back.
sunglasses help me feel like I'm back towards the core of my body
Really? Maybe ill give that a try
Omg same
OMG same.... and I have to keep water in the car so I can drink it when it starts
I literally got into a car accident because of derealization. It sucks because it literally makes you feel so dumb but at the same time you can’t help it.
Man… I’m sorry yes I feel dumb too. It sucks it’s like I can’t control my thoughts or something. I’m learning how to drive soon been having this condition for 13 yrs now.. it’s debilitating at times esp when I’m depressed!
Swamy this is what I’m dealing with now, driving is hard ! I have had everyone else drive me because I’m scared, one day my derealization went away and then all of a sudden when I got on the road it just hit me out of no where almost triggering another panic attack ! Thank you Swamy thank you !!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯
i got dpdr from a car crash so this really helps because i always feel dizzy when i drive and like my depth perception is off but the key thing is practicing and it will get easier
I don’t know how I’ve never come across this video before. I started suffering from this when driving when I had my son 6 years ago (was fine driving previous to that),but it would only be driving when I experienced it. Now I feel in a constant state of DPDR almost all day every day, even at home where I feel safe. It’s exhausting 😩
I literally pulled over and looked up this video I’m really depersonalized right now and can’t focus I’m only 5 mins away from home though so I’m trying to keep it together
Tell us how it goes
If im still in a place i feel kind of fine the thing is i get really scared when i drive at 60 mph and i start to feel that like somehow i would loose control of my mind or go crazy and crash
Yes, this was a big fear for me too. What do you think about the 4 tips I shared?
@@RealSwamyG it was good bro keep it up
Me every time I drive
Hello swamy! This is a really good video for me, since I am 16 years old and I am a little bit scared of driving because I dont want to get dpdr while driving and start getting anxiety. I dont want to do my drive test because of sthis, but well, I think "I got this", Thank You!!
You got this, bud.
I get thoughts about suicide and I’m scared that I act upon these thoughts. I am scared of hurting someone while I have DR .. it’s really tough
They are what-if thoughts acoachcalledlife.com/dpdr-thought-patterns/
how are you doing now?
this video makes me feel so much better !!! thank you🥹
Is this why I have trouble seeing the lights sometimes? Like I see the light is green and just cant make it click that its safe to drive through. Same with changing lanes
I have occasional depersonalization triggered by a panic attack on december 27 2015 and thank god it’s not permanent but I notice when I’m on a long bridge where there’s no way I can pull over if i needed to but thank god it doesn’t affect me that much as long as I have an escape option
When I drive now everything looks blurry and far away
Oh my God!! I've never known how to explain it!!
i did my g2 test will thick DP and passed :p it clearly doesn't hinder skills so I'm staying confident
Congrats!
another great video man! Probably the place DP happens the most i swear haha Driving was the worst thing ever before.
How are you doing now with driving?
How are you now ? Recovered ?
@@RealSwamyG yo just saw this, yeah pretty good, I still get it sometimes while driving but have learned the best way to conquer it is to experience it!
@@thc7865 Good, I still have my moments but I also have extended periods of time where its not there. 100% recovery i would say is kind of an illusion cause you'll have moments where it pops up again, but its how you react to it that will determine what happens from there.
This is so helpful. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏽
You are amazing!so so helpful x
Sir please I can't get out from this shit feeling a i get scar when it hits me its continuously effecting me from past 6 months what to do please help me sir.
When you have DP/DR wearing eyeglasses is that coping or are you avoiding the visual effects ? I feel I always have to wear my eyeglasses when driving and outside.
Eyeglasses help, but I wear them for normal reasons. It was really sunny and bright when I was driving.
Should I stop wearing them and accept how I feel ? How did you deal with it ?
@@ericavelasquez39 no, it's ok to wear them. Upto you.
sitting in my car rn watching this
Can we 100% become normal and same like before without medications like SSRI's
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Does your old personality ever come back? I miss being able to enjoy talking to other people :/
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Hi Swamy, recently I just got over intense dpdr but now I’m having trouble shaking the overbearing existential questions that still linger after dpdr. Do you have any advice on how to deal with this? Thank you ✨
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You got over dpdr?
@@thc7865 yea I did it was tough but it’s fully gone, however I still have the existential thoughts but it’s no where near the extent that it was
@@oliviarebecca2142 if you dont mind me asking how long you had it and also how did u overcome it right now im about 75% recovered but i think its my mind not letting me 100%
@@analee1364 Fortunately, I only had it for a week but it was soooo bad, I had absolutely no appetite, could barely eat, and lost weight so I was pretty worn down. But what helped me the most was Swamy’s youtube videos. Especially the advice he gives about not reacting to the fear or scary thoughts that take you down the rabbit holes, when the anxiety & worry would come on just felt it all and tried my best each time to let go of the fear and affirm to myself that I am safe. I wouldn’t try to run from the anxiety/thoughts, I wouldn’t try to think my way out of them either & I wouldn’t dread them, I accepted the feelings even though it sucked and I felt so alien but that helped so much. Over the days I noticed that the feelings would get less and less intense. However, my recovery was one step forward, two steps back, but eventually it kind of just disappeared. I hope this helps but it’s difficult to put it all into words. Honestly, just watching Swamy’s videos before bed comforted me enough for my mind to chill out.
Thank you 🙏🏽