Comments on: Peoples stories wanted on their struggle or recovery from depersonalisation http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/ Anxiety no more Helping sufferers overcome anxiety and panic issues Thu, 17 May 2012 16:05:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Amy http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-20350 Amy Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:09:32 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-20350 Good afternoon, Paul. I am a teenage female, 16 years of age. I discovered depersonalization disorder a few months back, and only now realising to have had it for a good 2 years. I feel like it has robbed me of a home. Most of the time I feel like I don't really have a safe emotional outlet to rely on. Heck, do I even remember how to convey my feelings correctly? I don't remember the last time I've truly felt alive. In my honest opinion, I think I was a spunky girl...one who used to know right from wrong, one who always looked over, cared for others, one who always loved her hobbies, friends, and family with enthusiasm. Now she is isomeone who did not look at another in the eye, someone who lost all joy in creating music or writing fantasies. She is someone without opinion because she seems to always question what she does. Sometimes I think, isn't it weird that everyone is so enthusiastic? Why am I the only one left apathetic? Where is life? Is that where all the children are? Is it a well hidden deep within me? Will I, can I find it? I'm one who's tired of looking at dejected faces when they see you looking indifferent, I'm tired of not making sense, I'm tired. I wish to have me back. I literally feel like a zombie. I'm only 16.... Good afternoon, Paul. I am a teenage female, 16 years of age. I discovered depersonalization disorder a few months back, and only now realising to have had it for a good 2 years. I feel like it has robbed me of a home. Most of the time I feel like I don’t really have a safe emotional outlet to rely on. Heck, do I even remember how to convey my feelings correctly? I don’t remember the last time I’ve truly felt alive. In my honest opinion, I think I was a spunky girl…one who used to know right from wrong, one who always looked over, cared for others, one who always loved her hobbies, friends, and family with enthusiasm. Now she is isomeone who did not look at another in the eye, someone who lost all joy in creating music or writing fantasies. She is someone without opinion because she seems to always question what she does. Sometimes I think, isn’t it weird that everyone is so enthusiastic? Why am I the only one left apathetic? Where is life? Is that where all the children are? Is it a well hidden deep within me? Will I, can I find it?
I’m one who’s tired of looking at dejected faces when they see you looking indifferent, I’m tired of not making sense, I’m tired. I wish to have me back. I literally feel like a zombie. I’m only 16….

]]> By: Isaac http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-15245 Isaac Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:05:44 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-15245 Hello Paul I am writing because i just came across this page for the first time. I am afraid that i have never read any of your works but the people here seem too like them. But the main thing is that i would like too tell my story for your book. I am 17 years old and just over 3 years ago after having a history of occasional panic attacks and anxiety bouts i began suffering from depersonalization dissorder after smoking cannabis for the first time, just the once. I have too say the past 3 years have been so scary and confusing. It is nice too see that other people have experienced the same thing for it reminds me that i am not the only one. I am willing too give you a story as in detail as i can about my experiences suffering from depersonalization for the past 3 years for i feel desperately that other people can be helped from feeling like i do now. All the best Isaac Hello Paul

I am writing because i just came across this page for the first time. I am afraid that i have never read any of your works but the people here seem too like them. But the main thing is that i would like too tell my story for your book.

I am 17 years old and just over 3 years ago after having a history of occasional panic attacks and anxiety bouts i began suffering from depersonalization dissorder after smoking cannabis for the first time, just the once. I have too say the past 3 years have been so scary and confusing. It is nice too see that other people have experienced the same thing for it reminds me that i am not the only one.
I am willing too give you a story as in detail as i can about my experiences suffering from depersonalization for the past 3 years for i feel desperately that other people can be helped from feeling like i do now.

All the best

Isaac

]]> By: leonie http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-13656 leonie Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:01:18 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-13656 hi paul, your website has been a lifesaver. believe it or not i am a student in occupational therapy and i have severe panic including the most frightening of symtoms the DP. after studying anxiety and how to treat it i still got my anxiety and even though i understood the condition it didnt make the feelings any less real or scary. however your site has really made it a lot easier to understand and accept. i have a son and when i experience DP i feel like im not in control of situations and therefore i feel i am putting my son at risk. this i know now is my worrying thought which is feeding my anxiety. thank you so much. i will advise future clients experiencing anxiety to read your site and get your book. thanks a million xxxx hi paul,
your website has been a lifesaver. believe it or not i am a student in occupational therapy and i have severe panic including the most frightening of symtoms the DP. after studying anxiety and how to treat it i still got my anxiety and even though i understood the condition it didnt make the feelings any less real or scary. however your site has really made it a lot easier to understand and accept. i have a son and when i experience DP i feel like im not in control of situations and therefore i feel i am putting my son at risk. this i know now is my worrying thought which is feeding my anxiety. thank you so much. i will advise future clients experiencing anxiety to read your site and get your book.
thanks a million xxxx

]]> By: Hayley H http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-5417 Hayley H Thu, 28 May 2009 15:26:03 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-5417 Hello Paul, I would absolutly love to contribute to your book, I am 21 years old and I have been suffering from this terrifying symptom for just over two months. It came on with a click of a finger and although I know I am a worrier I would never say it affected my life on bit! so when this scary feeling came on it knocked me for 6! I became so withdrawn, I had no emotion and couldn't function in my normal daily activities. Finding your book at last a life was like a lifeline to me and I cant thank you enough, I am not fully recovered but with your book I know longer fear this feeling and some of my emotions have come back :) I admit I still worry maybe this feeling will never go and that really scares me but then I remember and my family remind me (they have been amazing!) that this is me for now... not for ever. Thank you Paul for getting me on the road to recovery. I really feel a book written by yourself on this subject would help thousands of us with this horrible feeling of unreality xxxx Hello Paul, I would absolutly love to contribute to your book, I am 21 years old and I have been suffering from this terrifying symptom for just over two months. It came on with a click of a finger and although I know I am a worrier I would never say it affected my life on bit! so when this scary feeling came on it knocked me for 6! I became so withdrawn, I had no emotion and couldn’t function in my normal daily activities. Finding your book at last a life was like a lifeline to me and I cant thank you enough, I am not fully recovered but with your book I know longer fear this feeling and some of my emotions have come back :) I admit I still worry maybe this feeling will never go and that really scares me but then I remember and my family remind me (they have been amazing!) that this is me for now… not for ever. Thank you Paul for getting me on the road to recovery. I really feel a book written by yourself on this subject would help thousands of us with this horrible feeling of unreality xxxx

]]> By: mc http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-3431 mc Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:45:40 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-3431 Hi Paul- I'm not sure if this question has been addressed. I have been suffering with DP/anxiety/panic for 13 yrs now. It started when I was 22 yrs old- in college (yes, a lot of stuff was going on, found out bf had cheated on me, roommate and I no longer were friends and the most difficult part, found out my sister of 17 yrs old had cancer) I was not a big druggy at all but did try pot once. I flipped out while I was "high" and then NEVER felt the same after that. Can pot (weed) start the Dp cycle? why did it start it for me? Been on celexa for 9 yrs went off and had a BAD panic attack and DP is worse than event. When I was on the celexa the Dp was always humming in my ear, never went away fully. But now that I have been off the meds it's been really bad. The reason why I went off the meds is because my husband and I want to start trying for a family. I have been freaking out for three months now becasue I can't imagine being pregnant feeling like this and caring for a baby feeling like this. On .5mg of adavan everyday now, I do not want to take drugs while I'm pregnant so I'm waiting until I feel better- but have this pressure eating away at me because I will be 35 very soon....I'm just lost and not sure if we should just start trying now or wait a couple a month until I feel better. Looking for some advice. Hi Paul-

I’m not sure if this question has been addressed. I have been suffering with DP/anxiety/panic for 13 yrs now. It started when I was 22 yrs old- in college (yes, a lot of stuff was going on, found out bf had cheated on me, roommate and I no longer were friends and the most difficult part, found out my sister of 17 yrs old had cancer)

I was not a big druggy at all but did try pot once. I flipped out while I was “high” and then NEVER felt the same after that. Can pot (weed) start the Dp cycle? why did it start it for me?

Been on celexa for 9 yrs went off and had a BAD panic attack and DP is worse than event. When I was on the celexa the Dp was always humming in my ear, never went away fully. But now that I have been off the meds it’s been really bad. The reason why I went off the meds is because my husband and I want to start trying for a family. I have been freaking out for three months now becasue I can’t imagine being pregnant feeling like this and caring for a baby feeling like this. On .5mg of adavan everyday now, I do not want to take drugs while I’m pregnant so I’m waiting until I feel better- but have this pressure eating away at me because I will be 35 very soon….I’m just lost and not sure if we should just start trying now or wait a couple a month until I feel better. Looking for some advice.

]]> By: Kay http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-2911 Kay Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:30:40 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-2911 is there a book on depersonalisation from paul david i have the one called at last a life is there another??? is there a book on depersonalisation from paul david i have the one called at last a life is there another???

]]> By: No More Anxiety http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-777 No More Anxiety Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:13:45 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-777 Thank you for those comments Angie, by the sounds of it the book would help you so much as yes by trying to control the condition you are re-inventing it. Please take a good look around the blog and the site and you will learn so much. Paul Thank you for those comments Angie, by the sounds of it the book would help you so much as yes by trying to control the condition you are re-inventing it. Please take a good look around the blog and the site and you will learn so much.

Paul

]]> By: Angie http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-776 Angie Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:30:36 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-776 Hi Paul, I am so glad that someone like you that has been through what I am going through had the desire and heart to help so many others with the condition with a site and book. God bless you! I am a 35 year old woman that has suffered with anxiety/panic for years now. I'm a proffesional working mom and I go through my busy days feeling like I am alone in all this. I have never discussed it with my family or friends. I have always felt like I just had to keep "it together" if you know what I mean. I cried the first time I read your site! I now know that I am doing the opposite of what I should really be doing. I too am trying to educate myself on the subject and have read many sites but none like yours (haven't got the book yet, hope to soon). Depersonalisation for me has been tough to deal with. I fight it and feel like I get lost in it. Now I know that I am questioning and fighting too much. I know the road to recovery has to be paved with knowledge and understanding and for me more patience. I am so glad I found your site...I will keep you posted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! Angie (hope I posted in the right place) Hi Paul, I am so glad that someone like you that has been through what I am going through had the desire and heart to help so many others with the condition with a site and book. God bless you! I am a 35 year old woman that has suffered with anxiety/panic for years now. I’m a proffesional working mom and I go through my busy days feeling like I am alone in all this. I have never discussed it with my family or friends. I have always felt like I just had to keep “it together” if you know what I mean. I cried the first time I read your site! I now know that I am doing the opposite of what I should really be doing. I too am trying to educate myself on the subject and have read many sites but none like yours (haven’t got the book yet, hope to soon). Depersonalisation for me has been tough to deal with. I fight it and feel like I get lost in it. Now I know that I am questioning and fighting too much. I know the road to recovery has to be paved with knowledge and understanding and for me more patience. I am so glad I found your site…I will keep you posted. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Angie (hope I posted in the right place)

]]> By: No More Anxiety http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-166 No More Anxiety Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:38:29 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-166 Hi Kim, I am glad you have found comfort in the book, that is really nice to hear. I actually have enough story's at the minute, but thank you so much for the offer and welcome to the blog, do feel free to post comments on any subjects now or in the future. Paul Hi Kim, I am glad you have found comfort in the book, that is really nice to hear. I actually have enough story’s at the minute, but thank you so much for the offer and welcome to the blog, do feel free to post comments on any subjects now or in the future.

Paul

]]> By: Kim Ellis http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/2008/02/03/13/#comment-164 Kim Ellis Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:14:19 +0000 http://anxietynomore.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-164 Hi Paul I came across your website last September when I had just started taking prozac for the second time in my life to overcome stress related depression. My first feelings of depersonalisation/derealisation happend when I was 15 years old, my family and I had just moved house and on the first morning I woke feeling strange, not myself and thus had my first panic attack. I am now 47 and have suffered with these feelings on and off during these years. I have at times felt I was going mad, but I have never had these feelings explained or even realised that anyone else felt the same way. Reading your book, having been someone who had encountered these feelings, was a great relief, finally after all these years. I would be happy to share my story with you if you are still looking for participants. You have no idea how much comfort I have had from reading your book. Thank you Hi Paul

I came across your website last September when I had just started taking prozac for the second time in my life to overcome stress related depression.

My first feelings of depersonalisation/derealisation happend when I was 15 years old, my family and I had just moved house and on the first morning I woke feeling strange, not myself and thus had my first panic attack. I am now 47 and have suffered with these feelings on and off during these years. I have at times felt I was going mad, but I have never had these feelings explained or even realised that anyone else felt the same way. Reading your book, having been someone who had encountered these feelings, was a great relief, finally after all these years. I would be happy to share my story with you if you are still looking for participants.

You have no idea how much comfort I have had from reading your book.

Thank you

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