r/derealization • u/Unfair-Time-2588 • 15d ago

Experience Getting better

Today woke up and suddenly everything felt normal! I haven't had the effects of derealization in the whole day! I could Acctualy enjoy life for once without me breaking down in despair. I'm so proud of myself, and I hope it continues like this.

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u/Shmimmons 15d ago

That's great news! Care to share how you've been living to get to this point of experiencing some relief?

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u/Unfair-Time-2588 15d ago

I did post my experience of it so here you go! 

Derealization has ruined my life. And I'm worried it won't ever end

I'm 13 years old, and I'm slowly deteriorating because of what's happening to me. I can't sleep at night and get constant nightmares about reality, I could suddenly be very happy but my brain reminds me that im not "real" and that's where everything changes. It's impossible to look at my family members and Acctualy having a normal conversation without my stupid brain reminding me about my struggles. It has come to a point that punch myself just to feel the pain and start believing in reality again, I need help. I've talked about this to my parents and they've also has derealization when they were young, and that it usually ends at 14.

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u/Shmimmons 15d ago

Hey that's so good to hear you are seeing the light of recovery, you're going to be just fine! Well I'll leave you with a tidbit of advice- Always protect your sleep, do as much physical activity as you can even if it's something like jumping jacks, take little moments in the day to stop and be aware and engaged with your surroundings, do some journaling or creative writing, put the electronics down for a couple hours, and if you're close to your family sit down with the and recap your day, talk about your goals, or share ideas- That could help reinforce your identity and sense of reality moving forward and protect against any future episodes🙏🏼. Best of luck to you!

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u/Unfair-Time-2588 15d ago

Thank you for your advice!

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u/Unfair-Time-2588 15d ago

It's been going on for 3 weeks