Posted by Tiss on March 19, 2004, at 10:02:17
In reply to Re: Depersonalization/Derealization, posted by confusedeeyore on March 19, 2004, at 0:25:12
Please go see a psychiatrist ASAP. They see this all the time. It is part of an anxiety disorder and it is in the DSM (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders). I really understand how you feel cause I've been there. What helped me most was getting on Xanax and and then Nardil (an antidepressant for atypical depression). That was some years ago and now I take klonopin as needed and Restoril for sleep. I also had alot of counseling. But there is hope, you must NOT lose hope. Those other antidepresssants (which had not been invented when I had my worst DP) did not help my depression and made me more anxious. But, there are so many meds to try that I hope you find a good doctor that will LISTEN to you and help you find the right meds. If you feel suicidal maybe you do need hospitalization for awhile. No shame there! I totally felt that way and was hospitalized and I'm glad that hospital was there for me! Please call someone today. Please write back and let us know how you're doing. Get a recommendation from someone on a good doctor and tell them this is an emergency if you are feeling suicidal. If you can't get a personal recommendation call the medical school nearest you and try to get a recommendation for a psychiatrist. I'm praying for you! Tiss
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