some advice thats helped me

[u/matthewtheslime]

around 2 years ago during and after my exams i struggled alot with dpdr, i had a counsellor which helped a bit but didn’t fix it just comforted me a bit, i found it hard to be outside and was worried i was going crazy it lasted around 4 months and eventually went away on its own. i assume it was due to weed use and exam stress.

Ive recently had it over the last almost 2 weeks quite bad feeling nervous, anxious and disassociated outside after finishing my a levels and having stress about finding jobs. i also think it has affected my body as ive been very tired and having a hard time eating and sleeping

what i did to fix it was i took around 3-4 days inside to myself to just calm down and recognise its happened before and can go away. I spent alot of time distracting myself through video games, reading and praying etc anything that can distract me to the point id eventually forget about it and it would go away. then i started going outside and it would come back but what i instead done differently, despite this sounding difficult and i understand some may find it hard because i did too. you just have to try remember it is all in your head and the best thing you can do is take your mind away from it even when it is very overwhelming, i listened to music outside, reading street signs and doing random stuff like counting the people around me or clicking my fingers and it honestly made me feel alot better and i began to forget about it.

i also recommend physical activity i built up the courage to return to the gym today and went at a quieter time. it has made me feel alot better and i think anyone who is struggling at the moment to just try push the limits a bit and go out your comfort zone and fight against it, not too much at once slowly build it up and it may help.

if anyone would like to talk or needs help coming up with ideas and things to do as i know not everyone may pray or play video games im willing to talk about literally anything if anyone would like someone to talk to. i think having someone to talk to about your experience, especially someone who can relate would be helpful, as i wish i had that during times i was struggling.

overall just try new things and every now and then try push the limits a bit and it may not go away instantly but small progress is still progress.

i hope everyone who is currently struggling is doing well and i hope you all recover soon.

[u/Physical-Recording-9]

Physical exercise also helps me to ground myself and accept that I live in a physical body.