What Causes Depersonalization Disorder? (And Why!)

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Here are the 3 most common triggers for DP and DR!
Click on the timestamp to skip forward to the trigger most relevant to you:
1. 1:34 - Panic Attacks
2. 4:49 - Bad Drug Experiences
3. 7:44 - Accumulated Stresses
What was the trigger for your DP / DR? Leave them in the comments section below!
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Disclaimer: Please note that the medical information contained within this video is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a professional physician and is not a recommendation of specific therapies

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  • @Dpmanual
    @Dpmanual2 жыл бұрын

    🚨 What was YOUR trigger for DP / DR? 🚨 Leave a comment to let me know! 👇 And check out my COMPLETE guide to DP Recovery at bit.ly/3oaUzO3 😊

  • @unknownbetablockers5105

    @unknownbetablockers5105

    2 жыл бұрын

    Weed 45 bob marley's in 1 day trust me brother i smoked for 9 months that 1 day made me panic attack and depersonalization derealization disorder. I hope that 1day i get back my strentgh thank you ❤️🙏

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@unknownbetablockers5105 Thanks for your comment and don't worry, you can and will recover! 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/

  • @nangelfrog

    @nangelfrog

    2 жыл бұрын

    Abandonment age 2 followed by years of sexual abuse from age 7. Nothing helps me

  • @unknownbetablockers5105

    @unknownbetablockers5105

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual thank you Brother for this good work you're giving us the best information God bless you 🙏❤️

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@unknownbetablockers5105 You're welcome 😊

  • @briandewberry2199
    @briandewberry21992 жыл бұрын

    I had it for like a year or two and It was bad. I now have almost fully recovered and I feel great. I know it feels like it won’t go away and time is slow but IT WILL GET BETTER. After you start to feel better you will think it went by really fast. It’s hard to explain but it feels like you spent an eternity in only seconds. Prayers to those who are still going through it.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment Brian, glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊

  • @Platofloe

    @Platofloe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brian, did it feel like last week felt like a month ago or some shit like that? Foggy and clouded mind? As if your mom asked you if you did the dishes but you can’t recall the vivid memory of doing them but you know you did

  • @briandewberry2199

    @briandewberry2199

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Platofloe yea it’s just like that. It’s like childhood memories or even things that happened recently are gone and you can’t recall them unless someone reminds you of it by talking about it. Some memories feel like u don’t remember if it was real or a dream. Time feel super weird. A short time will feel long, and a long time will feel short.

  • @Platofloe

    @Platofloe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@briandewberry2199 for real. That’s true. Thank you

  • @katiewednesday621

    @katiewednesday621

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said!!! Thats exactly how I feel

  • @aizymarie4422
    @aizymarie4422 Жыл бұрын

    i struggled with weed- induced DP for 6 months after a bad high. it was the worst thing i’ve ever experienced and i wouldn’t with it on my worst enemy. there was a point where i didn’t know if i was truly going to be able to live with it. i have huge memory loss from that time but i remember how agonizing it was and i would come to this channel obsessively to learn everything i could and to find some hope. i would read the comments religiously looking for any one that may have made it through and was saddened to find so many disheartening comments abt ppl never getting better. if your looking for a sign or some hope, this is it. you will get better. it’s been 2 years since that era in my life and i’m doing just fine:) i do have episodes here n then but i have the mental tools to deal with them. you will be okay! you are safe! you are in control ! it rly will get better

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment and I'm so glad to hear you've recovered! 😊

  • @miltongreentrilltvrawandun535

    @miltongreentrilltvrawandun535

    10 ай бұрын

    I had that same experience over 10 years ago and now it comes and go over the last month its hit me real intense ive rushed myself to the er 3 times and each time they they have told me everythings ok i wish it would go away

  • @epicapple101
    @epicapple1012 жыл бұрын

    Even after a near full recovery, it's always great to come back to these videos to understand what happened and why I experienced DP/DR

  • @alexandradobre61

    @alexandradobre61

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I ve been having this condition for 8 months. It s been a non linear recovery process with many ups and downs. Lately I ve been getting a lot of deja vu, but they are nothing like those I ve had before. First a big wave of confusion is coming out of nowhere, and it feels like I m dead and the world looks so scary, then I get a deja vu and the feeling that the dp dr is ending and I am returning back to normal. Have you experienced this? Also, what Kind of diet will help me the most? I avoid sugar, dairy, gluten, but for 2 months I was eating only rice and fish and potatoes which I suspect are making my dp dr worse than it should be. I go to college, hang out everyday, I do everything it needs to be done, but food is the only thing that is dragging me down. It feels so frustrating. I really don t know what to do anymore.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex, delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊

  • @mehdimoaanid1418

    @mehdimoaanid1418

    2 жыл бұрын

    How long does it take to recover from this?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mehdimoaanid1418 Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

  • @epicapple101

    @epicapple101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alexandradobre61 My recommendation personally is a lot of protein heavy foods, not sure it has any basis of working, but eating protein heavy foods and using the protein to work out helped me a lot with my symptoms

  • @chozenone7777
    @chozenone77772 жыл бұрын

    Depersonalization don’t stand a chance, when DR. Shaun pulls up on the scene. Thanks man you’re saving lives and mine included.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! 😊

  • @GhostPlayZ797
    @GhostPlayZ79711 ай бұрын

    Dude you’ve literally just made my confidence go from “I think I’m going insane and I’m no longer myself “ to “ oh, that makes sense “ now I completely feel so much better man. I worry so much about my mental health and all this buildup stress and my dumbass trying weed for the first time and from that experience I will NEVER touch any drug ever. But thank you so much for this video man I’m starting to feel my old self again.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    11 ай бұрын

    So glad it was helpful! 😊 And don't worry, you can and will get 100% back to normal: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

  • @jaypalnitkar4400
    @jaypalnitkar44002 жыл бұрын

    You have explained it much better than qualified psychologists and psychotherapists out there . Many don’t even know this as they are just text book doctors who themselves have never felt anxiety or panic

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jay, I'm very glad it was helpful 👍

  • @chipmunk1900

    @chipmunk1900

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual Plz Sir tell me how to get back my hands power I feel weak it's been 2 years . When do I get My Strength back just tell me this and tell m how only this is my question Plz answer me when you open I'm your fan and subscriber thank you much love ,😘❤

  • @philipholding

    @philipholding

    2 ай бұрын

    That's told me off for experiencing it in my early teens, doing it as my MSc thesis, and working as a high intensity therapist for the NHS. The words 'tar' and 'brush', spring to mind!

  • @mms9414
    @mms94142 жыл бұрын

    2020 caused my depersonalization to happen. Glad I found this channel. When I feel an episode coming, I pinch myself & take deep breaths & it snaps me out of it

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad the channel has been so helpful 😊😊

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    So you never recovered ?

  • @coo4231
    @coo423111 ай бұрын

    Mine only lasted for like 2 or 3 months but i thought it never would end. It was horrible. I remember trying to describe it to my doctor. I said i felt like i had smoked weed but i hadnt, like i was just floating through life not making any decisions or doingmy own actions, just along for the ride...her response was "hmm, weird" and no looking further into it. So, i thought i was just insane.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    11 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately experiences like that are very common. But thankfully, the awareness of the condition in the medical community is growing, slowly but surely 😊 I spoke to a mental health professional about that topic in this interview: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-disorder-mental-health-nurse/

  • @serenaserna4322

    @serenaserna4322

    4 ай бұрын

    Omg my doctor had that reaction too. They look at me like I’m insane. I legit explained it that way too!

  • @raveenajayaraman7844
    @raveenajayaraman7844 Жыл бұрын

    I'm 23. Dp/dr started when I was 16 and was caused by abuse from my childhood. I was fortunately diagnosed correctly with CPTSD at 20. Childhood trauma of any type (verbal, sexual, physical) can also cause DP/DR. It's much better now and I'm still learning ways to recover from it fully. Cant wait to read your book!

  • @Narda1968
    @Narda1968 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You! It's so good to be informed about this and know it is linked to my anxiety. Just knowing this has helped me feel calmer ..

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! 😊😊

  • @rocket505
    @rocket5052 жыл бұрын

    It's crazy how informative and both relieving your videos are. Truly amazing videos! Keep up the great work and thank you!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! 😊😊

  • @Az1x_Developer-eu5zu
    @Az1x_Developer-eu5zu Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, ur a lifesaver, I was smoking weed alot and stopped right away, the next day I felt weird, but I wasnt paying atention to it. Then I had alot of caffeine and it got worse, I couldnt sleep, couldnt think properly and went crazy about that I have schizofrenia, or some other disorder. Now its day after and I feel a lil better, so I think its getting better? I watch alot of videos from this channel and it gets better, cause I keep myself busy. Thank you again and I wish luck to everyone who are experiencing it! stay safe yall!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you're feeling better and that the channel was helpful! 😊😊

  • @dylanbradshaw8158
    @dylanbradshaw8158 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, super understandable and helpful!!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @hadjarahmed3731
    @hadjarahmed37312 жыл бұрын

    Je n'ai jamais vu des vidéos assez éclaircissante que les votres ca mérite des millions de vues de mon coté je partage au maximum trés intéressant bravo monsieur vous êtes un génie mille merci.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup, je suis ravi que les vidéos aient été si utiles 😊

  • @JoyRob1313
    @JoyRob13134 ай бұрын

    Best video I’ve ever seen on DP. Very concise and informative on what it is and what triggers it.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Ashley 😊

  • @angelopolo3761
    @angelopolo37612 ай бұрын

    You are seriously a legend sir be proud of this what you are doing you’re helping many people more than you’ll ever know

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 ай бұрын

    Happy to help 😊

  • @wolfypup5999
    @wolfypup59997 ай бұрын

    Mindfulness is very helpful for me countering this type of attack, I just focus on my senses and the current moment and also the future of my self where I'm going to be and I immediately snap out of it and back to reality

  • @sophiekelly3918
    @sophiekelly39182 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos!!❤️

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad they're helpful Sophie! 😊😊

  • @tigbittyclown3638
    @tigbittyclown3638 Жыл бұрын

    I've had DP for over a year now. It hasn't stopped and the numbness emotionally towards loved ones that i feel is so strong. I just want it to be over so i can go back to feeling love. Emotional love towards my partner and family and friends as well as the empathy that comes with that. I hate feeling like im just going through the motions and im sure that once i get there ill feel fantastic.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 And yes, you can and will get 100% back to normal: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

  • @valleyboys6971
    @valleyboys69712 жыл бұрын

    i keep coming back to watch his videos bc he is so good at explaining it. you literally hit every single symptom i have had about this on the freaking head. Your story about looking at a puppy and how you felt in one of your videos was literally so spot on for me it’s insane. i’m 18, this summer i smoked for the first time and i’ve always had anxiety and depression, so when i got high the anxiety kicked in and i had the worse trip ever and the feeling of reality didn’t seem real at all. i was lucky to have my closest friends there with me to help calm me down. that was my first experience of DP. it lasted that whole day till i wasn’t high anymore. and didn’t think about it again. 2 and a half weeks ago i had a bad anxiety attack about how i thought i was dying and that triggered to me thinking about death, and what happens after death and then the question of reality set in and started the whole DP/DR episode. took me two weeks to look it up and find it has a name. and every since i knew it had a name and it wasn’t permanent and anxiety based and completely treatable, my worse days are behind me. i’ve had bad episodes since then but not as bad as before knowing that thinking i’m going crazy. i still think about it constantly but i can feel myself slowly getting better with it. today at baseball practice i actually had a good long time where it didn’t even cross my mind. i was just happy and living. i can see myself slowly getting these longer breaks where i don’t think about it. Since i genetically suffer with depression and anxiety problems i am back on my medication and should help a lot when it kicks in. but it is not needed for everyone by no means. i am sharing my story for all you young people out there and recent people that have come down with this. don’t feed into the fear. fear is food for DP. love y’all

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever recovered ?

  • @valleyboys6971

    @valleyboys6971

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thc7865 yes i am good. once you realize the fact that it’s just anxiety it helps so much.

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@valleyboys6971 i cannot believe i will be 3.5 years and god knows how long it will take to go away 😔😭

  • @valleyboys6971

    @valleyboys6971

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thc7865 you have got to realize that the more you think, the worse it gets. keep yourself busy, doing things that take brain power so you focus on that. once you start doing that it helps so much bc then you get used to not thinking about it. i still struggle with it. it was bad for me bc i was in school when it started, so all day in class i’d just think about it. but now that i work and actually have to use my head to work, you stop thinking about it so much and actually just live. your brain gets use to not thinking about it and then once you get done with whatever is keeping you busy, you continue to not think about it. the more you think the worse and longer it gets. it’s just anxiety that’s all it is.

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@valleyboys6971 you’re right when im busy at work i even forget what im going through but when i get too tired or stressed from work i feel bad thank you i will try to avoid thinking about it so much

  • @shadowpriest300
    @shadowpriest3002 жыл бұрын

    I just have to say THANK YOU!!! You are a true Hero! I suffered from this 8 months ago for a long time and i really thought i would go Insane!! I watched your channel to cool me down and it helped me a lot!! I started taking zyprexa 2,5 mg and i got back to normal. It was the worst feeling ever and you helped me go through it!! THANK YOU A LOT!!!! All my love goes out to you!!!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very glad to hear you're feeling better and that the videos were so useful 😊😊

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you have to keep taking anxiety meds for it to be gone ?

  • @shadowpriest300

    @shadowpriest300

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thc7865 i still do it yes because i'm afraid that it will come back when i don't take em.... But i won't take it for the rest of my life... Do you have the same problem?

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shadowpriest300 yes i have been detached from the world for 3 years now since that anxiety attack i had and at this point idk what to do

  • @RuralAdventures
    @RuralAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    I commented on a video of yours about my dp problem, and it seemed to clear a lot of things up. One of my main fears was that I was developing schizophrenia, and wouldn’t be able to return to normal and life a normal life like an average teen. This was one of the most scary thoughts because my aunt had schizophrenia, and died from it. I thought I had some genetic link to her metal illness, and I would end up like her. Thats what my first panic attack was about. Those thoughts calmed down, but I still always had that feeling in the back of my head that I was going nuts. Then I discovered your website and KZread page, and I felt a lot better, then though the thoughts came back because I was still so shocked that last year I was a normal kid and now I have this thing called dp that is destroying my life. I am going through puberty, which could be the cause of my anxiety and this. But the big question I have is if the stressor or accumulator of stress is still going on that causes dp like social anxiety at school, could that possibly make the dp stay if your always having anxiety, and is it possible for it to be schizophrenia due to gienets??? I know I probably sound like alot of the people you talk to be it would be nice to get over this.

  • @tristanlorta6498

    @tristanlorta6498

    2 жыл бұрын

    The fact that you are asking if you are schizophrenic is a pretty good indicator that you aren't. I go through the same thought cycle though. You aren't alone in this way of thinking. Take some breaths and try and redirect your thoughts. Ask yourself often "is this a rational thought, or an I letting my anxiety take control?"

  • @Platofloe

    @Platofloe

    2 жыл бұрын

    I personally brother would also look into meditating 🙏🏻 Also brother, mental illnesses are suppressions of emotions. If you tell yourself you have something then you will get it. That’s how the mind works. On a side note, I believe on a spiritual level/consciousness schizophrenia is when you remember your past life 👀

  • @kinoman6198

    @kinoman6198

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah i also thought i had schitzofrenia

  • @Lemoncare

    @Lemoncare

    11 ай бұрын

    Fellow travelers, along the way, I got maxed out, my CNS got hyjacked. I was diagnosed with drug resistant depression, pathological mourning. BPD,schizophrenia and more. Five years into recovery, I keep learning that yes I was traumatized, ( mom left family) when I was seven, my dad was violent 2sisters died. Bro went to prison and I was told shhhhhh Get over it. Don’t cry, that’s when I started having organized crying moments. Closet case emotions. I’m much better. Recovery is a gift. I also learned I had copper overload, and pyroluria. This is what recovery looks like today, I tell Myself. It’s all temporary.

  • @RuralAdventures

    @RuralAdventures

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Lemoncare fr I am completely over this.

  • @benjamincrabtree3102
    @benjamincrabtree31027 ай бұрын

    Thank. You. SO MUCH.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! 😊

  • @KevinChinn88
    @KevinChinn882 ай бұрын

    Got it... get rid of the anxiety.... Now I'm gonna go crazy on researching how to get rid of anxiety; hopefully in a natural way. Awesome video!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful 😊

  • @jeanniegichigi2765
    @jeanniegichigi27659 ай бұрын

    Thank you! sooo much!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    9 ай бұрын

    Happy to help 😊

  • @nataliezementbeisser1492
    @nataliezementbeisser1492 Жыл бұрын

    your work is very important.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Natalie 😊

  • @c.lalvenhima2306
    @c.lalvenhima23062 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I watch your video I'm always feeling better than before and feel like I'm closer to being completely cured. Thank you very much Mr. Shaun

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it 😊

  • @videoswhileyoueat420
    @videoswhileyoueat4205 ай бұрын

    I never did drugs or alkool but because of the war traume as a child i had all those anxiety,panic attack,and dp for 7 years but i keep it for myself and i didnt understand back then what is going on. But now it comes only in short period. Thank you for your videos God bless you 😊

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad the videos have been so helpful 😊

  • @valleyboys6971
    @valleyboys69712 жыл бұрын

    i just want to say i’m 18 and i just started going through DP two weeks ago and i was so afraid that i was going crazy and that i was gonna go crazy that it freaked me out so bad, until i decided to look up how i felt and turned out that it’s called DP, which led me to your video. and you helped in two days so much, and learning that all these other people feel it to and how you can get over it helps so much. it helps knowing your not alone.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the videos have been so helpful 😊😊

  • @Kaaso

    @Kaaso

    2 жыл бұрын

    How r u now

  • @oliviamikaela9739
    @oliviamikaela97392 жыл бұрын

    I had the worst dp/dr and did not thought I was gonna go through it. I thought a lot about ending my life. Shaun was the best to listen to and calm me down in the beginning. I recently got diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Since I’ve started to treat my Lyme disease my dp/dr have went away with 99%. Depersonalisation and derealisation is very common in ppl with Lyme disease, b12 deficiency’s and other imbalances in the body. Stress is just the “activator”.

  • @mahmoudelsaraf1094

    @mahmoudelsaraf1094

    2 жыл бұрын

    What did my brother do to get rid of this?

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    So you see the world normal now ?

  • @keillameliza7355
    @keillameliza7355 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I had my 1st DP episode on a bad trip that lasted like for 4 hours at age 16. Then 3 months later I had DR again for 8 months after acumulated stress and beeing on acutane. Then at age 22 I had DPDR again and was put on sertraline by a psychiatrist. Now I am 31 and have been experiencing it for 1 month after high stress (excessive work, having a toddler etc). I am sacred of having it again in the future as it is the 4th time I have experienced it...

  • @JRBELTRAN94

    @JRBELTRAN94

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't worry you'll be fine. I first experience it when I was 23. I was sleeping in a hotel in Dallas having few hours to sleep before an Interview as a truck driver. One hour or two I woke up dazed and confused like if I was not real and my heart started to race because I knew I wasn't feeling normal how I supposed to. I was about to call 911 but instead I called my mom and told me I was fine that It's just a panic attack. Second time that it happened to me I was 25, I was just on my computer doing homework and out of nowhere I felt weird like if I was not real and having existential thought of my surroundings and myself. Went to the ER and they said nothing was wrong with me after they done blood work and ct scan me. It lasted about 2 months. Right now I'm feeling like this but not intense as I used to, I do get intrusive existential thoughts and about afterlife but I try my best not to scare myself. I have it now like 6 months.

  • @thebbwbratzdoll7100
    @thebbwbratzdoll7100 Жыл бұрын

    in 2020 we was thrown into the pandemic and i was in a dv relationship i ended it and went into 2021 with a refreshed mindset in april of 2021 my cousin oded and almost passed it braught up so much hurt in me and caused friction with my family my cousins dad had molested me wen i was a child and while my cousin was in the hospital his father somehow came back around i saw a picture of him and havent felt the same since i feel so crazy that im crying out to everyone yet not knowing what to say and no one’s understanding me my mind is racing so fast i question everything my memories play all day like im watchin them on a movie screen i jus feel so tired like it’s draining me all day and night

  • @crookedfang1534
    @crookedfang15344 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @valleyboys6971
    @valleyboys69712 жыл бұрын

    please keep uploading man could really use the help

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will do, stay tuned! 😊

  • @player4life11111
    @player4life111112 жыл бұрын

    Repeat stresses definitely have caused the DP/DR/Nervous Breakdowns in my case! Your videos and your calm down-to-Earth explanations of the symptoms have healed me from the breakdowns. I hope and pray for the day when Anxiety Disorders are Fully cured!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment and I'm very glad to hear the videos have been so useful 😊

  • @EthanMcDonald
    @EthanMcDonald2 жыл бұрын

    You helped me so much

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it 😊

  • @axelcarrasco90
    @axelcarrasco902 жыл бұрын

    Hey Shaun, I just wanted to say that I suffered from DP and I’m getting better and better everyday! But I just wanted to say that the only thing that I’m having a little trouble getting through is the place where this entire thing started was my home. But the point is sometimes I feel like I’m getting flashbacks to it because it’s the same floor same walls same furniture where it all happened. So I just wanted to say to you how do you overcome it and any helpful tips? I really appreciate you and how you take the time to educate us.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Axel -- Don't worry, it's very common for certain places or environments to trigger feelings of anxiety. I know it can be frustrarting but it will fade away and stop as your recovery continues. Head over to my website at www.dpmanual.com, there’s tons of info and tips on DP recovery there 😊 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @garrettecstasy1568

    @garrettecstasy1568

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m 8 months late but try moving stuff around if you haven’t already. Helps me a lot

  • @LacerationAudioPinoy
    @LacerationAudioPinoy Жыл бұрын

    hello sir, thank you for giving a little advice for me. I've experiencing this for like 1 and half years now and im feeling better.

  • @LacerationAudioPinoy

    @LacerationAudioPinoy

    Жыл бұрын

    (i commented 7 months ago)

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great, I'm delighted to hear you're feeling better! 😊

  • @fleyoverofficial
    @fleyoverofficial2 жыл бұрын

    Hey shaun! you're great, i managed to recover 70% from dp but, does it is normal that the final level of the anxiety is more difficult to recover?

  • @staxx8788
    @staxx87882 жыл бұрын

    Notification gangggg 🙏🏾💙

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let me know what you think! 😊😊

  • @UsherRaymond-qz7bu
    @UsherRaymond-qz7bu3 ай бұрын

    After coming out on the other side TWICE, It was scary as shit I mean literally I even thought about suicide, But what helped was One no medication, No weed, No liquor, No thing just Prayer, Exercise, Time and patience, Stop googling shit seriously stop looking online for answers, Stop everything, It will go away trust me, I honestly was in and out of the hospital, Scared for my life I couldn’t drive I couldn’t conversate I couldn’t do anything without panicking and slipping into that dark place, But I started to challenge it and it took maybe over a year or so but that’s because I already has anxiety and ptsd and I didn’t want to do the work, If your reading this is I was once YOU, But prayer got me through and I’m blessed to be where I am mentally, Although I still sometimes get triggered about that bad trip but I honestly I am about 90% better with what happened and I’m 100% cured from the depersonalization, Stay strong 💪🏾

  • @leticiaskata3031
    @leticiaskata30312 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for your videos! they help lots 🤍

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear it! 😊😊

  • @velm1x1
    @velm1x12 жыл бұрын

    hey shaun! i have just started viewing your videos, and they're already starting to make me feel better about everything, is there a way i could talk to you directly? phone or message? i just have a few questions to ask i cant really wrap my head around, it would really be helpful, thanks in advance!

  • @annagreystar
    @annagreystar Жыл бұрын

    I lived with my mom in 2020-2022. I got bullied, fat shamed, racist name calling , other stuff that I don't wanna say, and when I tried reaching out to her for help she basically left me on my own. So I sat in my room 24/7 day dreaming and thinking of the bad stuff that happened to me. Overtime I noticed that things just seem more foggy. Like I'm in a dreamlike state. I'm living with my dad now but I'm so tired of feeling this way. I can't get over the things that happened to me when I was living with her because they gave me PTSD. So I'm stuck in this constant loop of thinking of what happened, and how bad life was when I lived there, and I have a bad habit of daydreaming and thinking of random things. It's like I'm living in my head and the world around me is fake. What should I do?

  • @zakaipastor1209

    @zakaipastor1209

    Жыл бұрын

    just know that you’re not in that place anymore and the only thing that you can control is the present 🫶🏾

  • @tylerwright5925
    @tylerwright5925 Жыл бұрын

    My DP gets so bad I can't even think. It feels as if my brain is constantly loading or stuck on doing any tasks at all. Quite literally paralyzing.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tyler, thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time. I know DPDR 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 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍

  • @JL-cr4cb
    @JL-cr4cb2 жыл бұрын

    thank you sm

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! 😊😊

  • @erko6008
    @erko60082 жыл бұрын

    I had a really bad trip 2 months ago on edibles. I thought and felt like I was dying and that I died. After I woke up I was happy to be alive but something felt off. That's when I started to worry, every time I woke up for a week after that I would feel anxious to open my eyes and have this feeling of something not being right. The first month I didn't do any research or have any more panic attacks but I was still worried and testing my senses (my sight, my ability to read etc). After the month had passed I got another panic attack because the feeling that something was off didn't go away. After that I didn't sleep for 5 nights I was constantly thinking, worrying and having more panic attacks. This followed by me doing research which freaked me out even more. After 6 weeks I found out about DP/DR and I stopped doing research about other things and tried to go back to normal. Now 2 months into it I'm still scared that this is permanent. I feel better when I'm at home, but in school or outside I feel much worse. Will DP/DR fade if I stop anxiety and overthinking, or do I need to do anything else?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    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, don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP to me. I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. It's not permanent and it can't hurt you 😊 You can and will recover and it's absolutely not permanent. Make sure to read through all the info and articles on my website, starting with this one: www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @hanmashuji270

    @hanmashuji270

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it fades as easily as it should. Fade if you stop looking for it in Google and stop focusing on symptoms And stop worrying because anxiety increases Derealization feelings And you have to live your life like there's nothing wrong If you have a school, focus on it and go out with your friends a lot Which makes her fade away, which is to show her that you're normal, and there's no danger If you don't know what derealization depersonalization is, you should see all this person's channel clips If you understand what derealization is, it's going to fade away because you understand what derealization is, and it doesn't hurt you, and it protects you. It's designed to protect you for a few minutes, but the anxiety made her go on and think about her a lot, and looking for her a lot in Google made her go on.

  • @c.lalvenhima2306

    @c.lalvenhima2306

    2 жыл бұрын

    My friend everything you're saying is exactly the same as my experince.... don't worry about it too much that's dp/dr you're having and it gets better and nothing is wrong with you....I used to think I'm going crazy because of my panic attack 2 months ago but then I've founD MR. SHAUN'S channel and everything got better.... The reason why you're feeling something is off is because you have anxiety and you're concentrating on what's causing your anxiety. That's the main reason for me. You can check Tedx talk channel about how to approach stress and other issues problem they are helpful but don't listen if the topic of the videos have negative looks. Just watch the videos to motivate yourself and for learning ways to approach your anxiety. Also exercising helps a lot. And don't worry about it when you are out in college I'm going the through the same thing. But when you want to research about dp/dr use only Mr.Shaun's channel. I do the exact same thing and got so much better. And also don't think that after you're getting better you won't feel discomfort anymore -this is the reason why I can't get better before. The trick is to look your anxiety without fearing or obsessively thinking about it. I hope that you get better soon.

  • @Warrior12478
    @Warrior124782 жыл бұрын

    Hi Shaun, thanks for your videos and manual on how to get over this disorder. I have a question that seems to get overlooked a lot. I have bad dpdr with anxiety the last 2 years since a panic attack. But I also developed intense 24/7 headaches along with the dpdr and I feel this is preventing me to recover. To the point that I even question whether the headaches are actually causing a lot of my dpdr. It seems that when my migraines get worse so does my dp. I don’t know how to tackle this issue, as only « distracting yourself from the dp » seems to not be enough for me. Any thought on this? Thanks again

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for your comment 😊 And don’t worry, headaches are super common with DP and all anxiety-based conditions: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-exhaustion-and-muscle-pain/ And of course if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @thewill9847
    @thewill98472 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone had cannabis or hallucinogens help them temporarily stop/relieve DP/DR while high on them? Still figuring things out but I think I stop depersonalizing for the first time during my last trip. Having it go away high is actually why I think I may have DP. For clarity I did not take a full dose. Would love to hear about any relevant experiences.

  • @garrettecstasy1568
    @garrettecstasy1568 Жыл бұрын

    The little clip art for accumulated stresses made me giggle LOL

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊

  • @blah4306
    @blah43062 жыл бұрын

    I had a bad trip with LSD in the mid 90's. It was horrific, i had thuds in my head, the world kept closing in on me in seconds repeatedly plus other bad symptoms. Ever since that day I have suffered with anxiety and for some strange reason I am now frightened to death of deep bass sounds or loud thuds for example a car door slamming. I'm 52 now and my life has and still is a misery as everyday I feel I'm going to have that bad trip again. I need help as I think I'm mentally ill :(

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul, thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time. Remember that, as I explain in the video, it's not technically the drug that triggered the anxiety condition, but your body and brain's response to what it perceived to be a dangerous situation at the time. No matter how long it's lasted or what caused it, you can and will recover completely. And yes, absolutely, if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP. And read this, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/six-reasons-lsd-causes-depersonalization/

  • @blah4306

    @blah4306

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual thank you so much for reply and reassurance. Sadly I've seen my GP about this and it's always been the counselling & antidepressant route which has never helped. I'm so glad I've stumbled across your channel it does bring some slight hope as I've never seen anything which has involved bad drug experiences. Keep up the good work and content :)

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blah4306 No worries at all Paul. I'm very glad to hear the channel has been so helpful 😊

  • @saamtech

    @saamtech

    2 жыл бұрын

    @paul A, as Shaun mentions in his audiobook, it's really a habit of mind. I had the same issue with being in nature it would freak me out and I would think I was going to have a panic attack. I religiously followed the instructions in the book and every time that the thought would come to me when I was in nature, I would immediately distract myself. Over time, it slowly and slowly started to subside and the thought pattern disappeared. Now I think back about it, I know it used to happen but I no longer have the same reaction to it and I can't even comprehend why it was happening.

  • @Lucas-pu6bp
    @Lucas-pu6bp2 жыл бұрын

    Shaun, literalmente supere la desrealizacion, aun sigue una molestia en mi pero hay dias que por horas me olvido de que tengo esta condicion. Gracias por tu ayuda shaun sos el mejor!!!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    ¡Qué alegría saber que lo estás haciendo bien Lucas! 😊

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    Cuanto tiempo llevas ? Yo 3 años ya nunca se me quita 24/7

  • @Lucas-pu6bp

    @Lucas-pu6bp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thc7865 hola, sinceramente creo que unos 11 meses y la verdad que logre superarlo, ya ni siento, solo siento punzadas por momentos pero como ya le perdi el miedo me da igual, esa es la clave, perderle el miedo, se ve que tu (sin animo de ofender) no le has perdido el miedo, y por lo tanto no puedes vivir tranquilo, sinceramente no se cual fue la causa de tu dpdr, pero te recomiendo buscar ayuda psicologica hermano! Yo hoy puedo decir que lo supere.

  • @babybigking5225
    @babybigking5225 Жыл бұрын

    Brah this video is like a mental Chiropractor I feel my body and mind loosing up as I hear him explain how I been feeling but without judgement

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! 😊😊

  • @Holden222
    @Holden2222 жыл бұрын

    the dpdr gets really bad in school anywhere else i’m a little fine but just staying in the hallways for a short-long period of time i get absolutely terrified and everything starts looking different

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kelly, 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 anxiety. 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 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP 👍

  • @Hm-hahah
    @Hm-hahah3 ай бұрын

    I’ve had this my entire childhood and grown comfortable in it. I’m just scared if I’ll actually still need it to avoid everything.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    3 ай бұрын

    Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, how long it’s lasted, or whether it’s been 24/7 or episodic, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

  • @c.lalvenhima2306
    @c.lalvenhima23062 жыл бұрын

    Mr.Shaun just to be clear I have this BIG REGRET (not from any weed or drug or alcohols) and it always seems to make me feel dp/dr symptoms will this ever go away. Sometimes I feel so hopeless.

  • @taefilet7476
    @taefilet74762 жыл бұрын

    had it so often back the and never really thought about it much and it went away but now i got stuck in a circle of thinking about it all the time and i feel like i still have it even if i don’t and i keep thinking and checking and i get anxious to go out and do things with friends and panic

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jaclynmorris5087
    @jaclynmorris50872 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently going thru this going on 4 months now since starting trauma therapy I have no thoughts at all n if I do it's a %each day I'm also bi polar so I don't go into my clinical depression or manic modes I've been having what I call a elephant sitting on my right side of my chest I'm 42 n can barely walk thru my house without giving out its odd cause when I'm stressed it dosnt happen but when I do yoga or meditating 🧘‍♂️ it winds me severely my regular therpist has cut me back on all meds n wants me to deal with my trauma.....I don't get it

  • @blakesullivan2784
    @blakesullivan27842 жыл бұрын

    I was just listening to music and the music sounded really weird and was the scariest thing that’s ever happened to me

  • @dimetrodon2250
    @dimetrodon22502 ай бұрын

    Question, there are times when I feel like I lost all of my empathy/am fully desensitized to things that I logically know should upset me, when I get into this depersonalization state. I keep second guessing myself, thinking that I’ve turned into a sociopath, from not being able to emotionally react to certain things that usually get to me, why does this happen?

  • @NickDhm-mo7vj
    @NickDhm-mo7vj2 ай бұрын

    For me it was a transition from an irregular "childhood" to "adulthood"

  • @LarrySwishamane
    @LarrySwishamane9 ай бұрын

    If there was ever any substantial evidence & case to prove predestination or w/e a visual form of an echo or Doppler effect

  • @katiewednesday621
    @katiewednesday6212 жыл бұрын

    I went through this and I want everyo e to know that it does go away! I’m not gonna tell yall how long I suffered for bc everyone is different but I had EVERY symptom there was! My sence of time was even distorted. I felt like I was living in a dream. Mine was brought on by a major panic attack being caused by a very stressful yr due to family stress/trauma. The panic attack was my breaking point and then here came all the anxiety/dpdr/depression etc.. I felt like I was going crazy. Went to dr after dr. Finally got under a pyschiatrist and he gave me 10 mg lexapro, buspar to take daily and 15 mg remeron for sleep and to regain my appetite bc I had lost soo much weight! I am still on these meds and they wrk great. I was medicated enough to keep the panic attacks away but not so medicated to where I couldn’t wrk on myself. I ordered the dp manual and it taught me alot and made me feel better I also listened to some Claire Weekes stuff on youtube and it helped. Just know that the more u focus on it the more its gonna be there. They all say accept accept accept. U have to accept that its there but u dont have to like it. Do NOT stop living your life bc of this mess. If u smoke weed I would definitly stop and definitely limit your alcohol. This stuff is from a stressed out nervous system. U will get thru this!!

  • @katiewednesday621

    @katiewednesday621

    2 жыл бұрын

    The citalapram did not wrk for me. But the lexapro started wrkn within a month and it had side effects but they got better. At the time I was sooo bad off my dr wanted to prescribe lamotrigine/lamictal but I read alot about it and I just wasn’t ready for those side effects.But with the lexapro combined with the remeron I did recover.

  • @katiewednesday621

    @katiewednesday621

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@larspikke2 when did your dpdr start? And it could be the meds making u paranoid. When I was goin thru this I had EVERY SINGLE SYMPTOM. Just know that U CAN RECOVER from this. U will get better. In my situation I didn’t see daily improvement I saw improvements every couple months. If the meds are making u worse please consider asking ur dr to change them. I went thru about 3 different ones before I found the ones that helped me. It is also 100 percent possible to overcome this with out meds.

  • @katiewednesday621

    @katiewednesday621

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@larspikke2 go listen to the podcast dpdr recovery on youtube, also listen to dr claire weekes

  • @katiewednesday621

    @katiewednesday621

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@larspikke2 no you’re not. The key to getting thru this is to stop trying to fix this. U have to just let it be there for the time being and gradually u will notice it starts to fade. Limit your time researching this on the internet bc it makes it worse.

  • @katiewednesday621

    @katiewednesday621

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@larspikke2 let the thoughts exist. Do not try to fight them and don’t dwell on them. Just tell yourself “ok theres those crazy thoughts, but i’m gonna go ahead with my day” I struggled alot with intrusive thoughts but I let them exist and they eventually burned themselves out. I distracted myself alot also. (Shopping, painting etc..)

  • @swisscheese-ss8ov
    @swisscheese-ss8ov Жыл бұрын

    Also in the bad trip I was chased by a dog and I ran as fast as I could back to my friends

  • @n8505
    @n85052 жыл бұрын

    I've always struggled with dissociating, but one time after smoking i had the worst trip and its been months and the feeling still won't go away. After smoking it i completely forgot who I was and didn't know what was going on, I felt like I was stuck in an endless loop, after a little i remembered who I was but I felt a way I never had before and felt as if nothing was real. It has by far been the most scary experience in my life, and the feeling never went away. Every day is a constant daze and I feel so distant from everything, I feel like I can't even enjoy anything from how bad it is. Everyone is saying that it won't stay forever but I can't help but feel as if it is, I'm still super scared and have no idea what to do

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP to me. I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. 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, starting with this: www.dpmanual.com/articles/drug-induced-depersonalization/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @abdohadioui307

    @abdohadioui307

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too 3 years now im thinking about killing myself would be so relieving

  • @davet2625
    @davet26253 ай бұрын

    I've struggled horribly with derealisation for years. My first bad D/R experience was a horrendous cannabis trip. I'm currently doing CAT therapy and my therapist is really pushing the angle that bereavement a year before the cannabis, and my relationship to death and mortality thereafter, are what primed me for the derealisation and keeps it going. It's hard to see because I've always seen it as cannabis induced, and maintained by the terror i now have around some existential questions. Does anyone else think that other traumas in life are connected in this indirect way?

  • @eloparek687
    @eloparek6878 ай бұрын

    From what i have seen, most of the people who go through it, is often times caused by horrible anxiety.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    8 ай бұрын

    Read this, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/

  • @wolkenkuckucksheim555
    @wolkenkuckucksheim555 Жыл бұрын

    I took mdma and smoked weed to calm down. Scared to death and thought I was going insane. Since then I've had a constant headache, which has gotten a little milder now. After 3 weeks the first panic attack came. I feel disconnected and things I used to enjoy are no longer fun. Obsessive thoughts about the condition. About brain damage, this condition will remain forever and so on. It's been almost 3 months now. How common are constant headaches in dp/dr?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry, headaches are super common with DPDR and all anxiety-based conditions 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-exhaustion-and-muscle-pain

  • @oliviac7260
    @oliviac72602 жыл бұрын

    Hi Shaun! I was wondering…I get visual symptoms. I read your blog on dpmanual where you said: Pupils are dilated in response to the fight or flight response being activated. However, when I look in the mirror, my pupils don’t seem to be dilated. They look normal. Any reason for this? Thanks 😁

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Olivia, don't worry, it's perfectly normal for your pupils to dilate and contract over the course of the day 😊 And of courser if you're in any doubt and would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so

  • @alexandradobre61
    @alexandradobre612 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I ve been having this condition for 8 months. It s been a non linear recovery process with many ups and downs. Lately I ve been getting a lot of deja vu, but they are nothing like those I ve had before. First a big wave of confusion is coming out of nowhere, and it feels like I m dead and the world looks so scary, then I get a deja vu and the feeling that the dp dr is ending and I am returning back to normal. Have you experienced this? Also, what Kind of diet will help me the most? I avoid sugar, dairy, gluten, but for 2 months I was eating only rice and fish and potatoes which I suspect are making my dp dr worse than it should be. I go to college, hang out everyday, I do everything it needs to be done, but food is the only thing that is dragging me down. It feels so frustrating. I really don t know what to do anymore.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alexandra, 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 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @jasminevaughn5214
    @jasminevaughn5214 Жыл бұрын

    My third panic attack never left..it's like the high feeling just didn't leave it's been 2 years

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

  • @unknownbetablockers5105
    @unknownbetablockers51052 жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr Shaun I am not recovered my power my Dr Said Miss your power you imagining he recoverd me for 2 years i asked this question to him before 2years he told me it will come now he saying miss it how will you help me to get my strentgh back?😔😢😭? Just reply my comment and I'm praying for you 🙏

  • @rollo8478
    @rollo84782 жыл бұрын

    first of all thank you very much shaun,i have one question that's most important for me,feeling of unfamiliarity is very common with dp yes? like your house or even your room seems unfamiliar...thank you ones more for everything

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DP. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

  • @rollo8478

    @rollo8478

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual thank you so much!

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rollo8478 You're welcome! 😊

  • @Strick_land24
    @Strick_land244 ай бұрын

    Im currently going through this its been 8 months but went partying and smoked too much while having a couple of drinks but went on a mad bike ride and it hit me but im just taking day by day went to the doctors got sessions with someone and starting physico soon but some days are good dome not so much

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 I know DPDR 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 and my book The Depersonalization Manual. And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍

  • @Strick_land24

    @Strick_land24

    4 ай бұрын

    @Dpmanual thank you so much bless you

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Strick_land24 Happy to help 😊

  • @itzz_sifou700
    @itzz_sifou7004 ай бұрын

    I have the second one

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    4 ай бұрын

    Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

  • @itzz_sifou700

    @itzz_sifou700

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Dpmanual im good today it took me 8 days im hero😁💪🏻

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    4 ай бұрын

    @@itzz_sifou700 Glad to hear you're doing so well! 😊

  • @theantihumanproject1581
    @theantihumanproject1581 Жыл бұрын

    I dont understand one thing i have derealization for 9 month now and i got a new girl friend who helped me a lot and for the past 2 months i havent focused on it at all (derealization) and i almost cant feel it at all, and i still dont focuse on it because i know that if you focuse on it it will stay, yet i still feel it just as strong again as i did before,

  • @godschild7775
    @godschild77752 жыл бұрын

    I had a horrible time when I tried weed at 15 now at age 19 I consume marijuana occasionally and laugh whenever I get thrown out in the clouds freaking out // like I just don’t care about it anymore also high CBD low THC strains tend to help.

  • @arlandabailey3674
    @arlandabailey3674Ай бұрын

    Hey I'm a teenager who has been experiencing derealization for 3 years I'm barely seeing anything about derealization and I'd love to have more information about it

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Ай бұрын

    Hey Arlanda, 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, remember that ultimately DP and DR are both symptoms of anxiety, and that in order to get rid of them you do need to address and understand both properly, and the underlying anxiety that’s causing them 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-and-derealization-whats-the-difference/

  • @colbyalberson5234
    @colbyalberson5234 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Shaun I am 18 and I think I recently got depersonalization. I'm pretty sure I got it from anxiety I've been having recently. What do you recommend that I do to get over the anxiety and depersonalization I have. Keep up the good work Shaun.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Colby, 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 DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. 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 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍

  • @colbyalberson5234

    @colbyalberson5234

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual Thanks for replying 🙏🏻, i got another question is it normal for my mind to feel numb?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    @@colbyalberson5234 Don’t worry, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/

  • @jayam2078
    @jayam20783 ай бұрын

    I had this recently lasting several months after a meditation course. Feeling numb, emotionless, disconnected from everyone and everything. Like a robot. I had to stop meditation. Just recently resumed, starting with breathwatching. Anyone had this after meditation? I can't find any videos re this.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    3 ай бұрын

    Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused DPDR, you can always switch it off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/

  • @jsinghas87
    @jsinghas873 ай бұрын

    Does head trauma dpdr will go away ?

  • @arielyaskow7697
    @arielyaskow76972 жыл бұрын

    I did have a concussion 2 years ago but the dpdr did not start happening to me until 3 months after the accident and I'm still experiencing this year's later. It's not as bad as it was before, I think it's mostly anxiety related. If I was cleared for any injury and didn't experience this until months later, could this be anxiety ? Is concussion based dpdr recoverable as well?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ariel, DP from head trauma is typically from very serious injuries so if you were cleared it's very unlikely to be a factor. It sounds to me like what you're experiencing is anxiety-based DP / DR. But of course, if you're in any doubt please don't hesitate to speak to a medical health professional.

  • @arielyaskow7697

    @arielyaskow7697

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual thank you. I so appreciate that. I've spoken with concussion doctors and they all said this is trauma related vs structural stuff. I didn't have a serious concussion. Thank you :)

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@arielyaskow7697 You're very welcome 😊

  • @Gemmasuniquelife
    @Gemmasuniquelife2 жыл бұрын

    Hi massive question can you help me please I was in hospital and there was talks of going into intensive care that's when they depersonalisation started but previous to this I just had a baby 2 year ago and I nearly died with sepsis which caused depersonalisation I was told off the doctors that it was sleep deprivation that caused the depersonalisation now I have a really big fear off not getting enough sleep incase this happens again a mental health nurse said it was caused by trauma but I just always keep thinking of lack of sleep so can lack of sleep cause depersonalisation I am very scared of this happening again it's ruining my life thankyou

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry Gemma, DP can have different causes (some less obvious than others) but it's still the same condition and you can always recover, 100% 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

  • @jasonkissick
    @jasonkissick9 ай бұрын

    I do have one question, I am working on getting rid of it obviously but keep falling Into the feedback loop. It is a bit difficult, but can it also make you feel like nothing is beautiful anymore if u know what I mean, like mountains and scenery and stuff

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    9 ай бұрын

    Don’t worry Jason, feelings like that are super common with DPDR. I know they can be frustrating but they will fade away and stop as you recover 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/

  • @sana9958
    @sana99582 жыл бұрын

    How do I know if my symptoms are gone or am I just getting so used to them that I can't tell if they're there or not

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Read this, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

  • @carolinelima1258
    @carolinelima12582 жыл бұрын

    I developed dp in July 2020, I take antidepressants, but I still haven't completely improved. Is it NORMAL to feel high? Hugs from Brazil

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Caroline -- Don't worry, feelings of being 'high' are super common with DP / DR. I know it can be scary but those feelings will fade away and stop as your recovery continues 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/back-to-normal-after-depersonalization/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @antim1914
    @antim19142 жыл бұрын

    I'm having some crazy thoughts that would if I just woke up in a different dimension or something . And this thought is driving me crazy. Am I or is it possible for me to start believing this sineario?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for your comment! 😊 And don't worry, existential thoughts like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/depersonalization-fears-and-anxious-thoughts/

  • @lemonchanisrandom1531
    @lemonchanisrandom15317 ай бұрын

    Think it’s anxiety started in 6 grade something around 8th and now I’m in 11th but I’m not 100%sure if this is the issue but I get told I act like a robot so left my friends just couldn’t be myself just why be with people of your gonna sit there and do nothing

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    7 ай бұрын

    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 DPDR can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. 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 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍

  • @fleyoverofficial
    @fleyoverofficial2 жыл бұрын

    shaun, i've bought your dp manual Just a month ago and in that month i saw incredible results! i've recovered 80% from the depersonalization but the only problem is that i can't manage to stop the heart race and fatigue during the day ,i couldn't do my workouts like once i used to do.. because i feel weak and fatigued.. some advices?

  • @mahmoudalsaraf2119

    @mahmoudalsaraf2119

    2 жыл бұрын

    How are you now please help me out from DP please tips

  • @fleyoverofficial

    @fleyoverofficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mahmoudalsaraf2119 the o ly thing that you can do to male the anxiety fade away is living your day-to-day lifelike if you are not feeling anxiety and panic attacks and than scientifically the depersonalization and anxiety in general Will fade away and stop on their own, initially you might feel that this technique Is not working but any single day you will notice quiet quickly the results, now the only thing that you have ti do is not thinking about dp even if It might seem difficult,stop researching It in the internet's sites and go out with your family,Friends ect . let pass about 3 weeks and then let me soon know how do you feel! good luck mate!

  • @mahmoudelsaraf1094

    @mahmoudelsaraf1094

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fleyoverofficial how are you now

  • @mahmoudelsaraf1094

    @mahmoudelsaraf1094

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fleyoverofficial What steps did you take for a full recovery?

  • @fleyoverofficial

    @fleyoverofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mahmoudelsaraf1094 now my life get back like once It was, the only symptom which in struggling against still Is the palpitations but dp and dr are completely fade away

  • @AxnwFortnite
    @AxnwFortnite2 жыл бұрын

    Heloo do i have dp cause everything looks like its wraped in glass and like i can just pull a layer of my eye and it will reavel the real thing

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, visual symptoms like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-affect-vision/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP.

  • @jason34796
    @jason347962 жыл бұрын

    Hola! Yo no me reconozco a mi mismo, ni en el espejo, fue a raíz de un mal viaje fumando marihuana , años anteriores había tenido DP por fumar de igual forma, ahora lo tengo permanente hace 1 mes.. crees que sea algo grave como enfermedad en el cerebro? O es solo ansiedad y DP inofensivo?

  • @thc7865

    @thc7865

    Жыл бұрын

    Llevo ya 3 años asi y nunca se quita esta vision maldita que tengo

  • @lionheart3947
    @lionheart39472 жыл бұрын

    I'm suffering from this for 10 years....may 2012 to till date...taking medicines for 2 years...tried everything...nothing worked...

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DP off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

  • @deepaliverma1679
    @deepaliverma16792 жыл бұрын

    How can i contact u

  • @carolinelima1258
    @carolinelima12582 жыл бұрын

    hello shaun Today I woke up very depressed, I have almost 2 years old, when I was about to heal, I had a relapse. I think that even if one day I get rid of this, I will never believe in life again, for me what I see is all a fiction. I'm afraid I've gotten used to that thought.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry Caroline, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DP off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it. You can and will recover 100% 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP

  • @gaikwadsumedh97
    @gaikwadsumedh97 Жыл бұрын

    I am from India. my English is quite weak so plz understand it. Brother I have been suffering with derealization since 8 years now. Actually I am also suffering from depression,ocd and anxiety but these 3 are in control now but derealization is not getting cured. In my case it's may be because of accumulated stress. I never smoked weed or anything like that,I did not experience panic attack ever(just social anxiety). Bro I have some doubts like what if I got cured and in future anything bad happens to me it triggered again. How I'll live my life if dpdr keeps on triggering? Plz guide brother.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Sumedh, 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 -- And to answer your question on DPDR coming back after recovery, read this carefully, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/does-depersonalization-come-back/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DP 👍

  • @Alex-mc8jr
    @Alex-mc8jr2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t tell if I’m fully recovered or not yet, the worst parts of dp are gone but I still think I feel slightly disconnected from life, and I have a lack of motivation but I’m not sure if this is just all in my head and I am actually fully recovered just paranoid.

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex, thanks for your comment -- And read this article carefully, I think you'll find it very useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-does-depersonalization-recovery-feel-like/

  • @Alex-mc8jr

    @Alex-mc8jr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dpmanual really helpful mate , cheers 👍

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Alex-mc8jr Happy to help 😊

  • @user-jw2om9yh7h
    @user-jw2om9yh7h Жыл бұрын

    I had some hash brownies a month ago (never had them before). Then I had a huge huge panic attack (felt like I was dying/having a seizure and heart attack all at the same time). This lasted for 2-3 hours. I felt like I’ve been in a dream for the past 2 weeks. Then I had another panic attack which bought on intrusive thoughts and even severe feelings of being in a dream. Now I feel like I’m not even alive and I am petrified I’m brain damaged. Don’t feel like my family or friends is real or my house. I suffer from anxiety and intrusive thoughts. as it is. I feel like I’ve just lost it and will be stuck like this forever. I feel like I’m brain dead. I don’t want to live like this anymore. Am I suffering from DPDR? someone help me please😭😭😭

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for your comment 😊 Don’t worry, that all sounds like a very typical case of weed-induced DP to me. You haven't 'lost it' and you certainly won't be 'stuck like this forever'. I know it can be frightening but remember that it's just your body and brain's natural response to stress and anxiety. 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 And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.

  • @Raz-G
    @Raz-G2 жыл бұрын

    Hey shaun! Been fuckin time mate. Been like, lott months. Feelin great, I had to go easy on myself and went with anti anxiety pills like cipralex but in general it helps to control the symptoms, overtime the symptoms really do go away... And it's strange... Especially my field of view and so on and so forth. A very strange condition but I must say: it seems to be possible to recover from this. I think I'm in the final stages? Im more light headed now which is good, you know I don't think too much about anything, just rolling with these symptoms right now, they just become weaker and weaker. Although I wonder Shaun, does it really go away? Isn't it natural to have this all the time but just not like a train on fire but as if just going for a walk that can't you notice it at all? But that's just a theory, does recovery mean I'm just out of it completely? As if nothing happend?

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you're making progress! And yes, it does really go away, 100% 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/is-depersonalization-permanent/

  • @bigmac6068
    @bigmac60682 жыл бұрын

    is it normal to get used to that dreamlike feeling and not rlly notice when it is their

  • @Dpmanual

    @Dpmanual

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, don't worry, feelings like that are super common with DP and will fade away and stop as you recover: www.dpmanual.com/about/do-i-have-depersonalization-disorder/