Delihla

[nomanslandisfitfree]

Background: I am diagnosed with generized anxiety and have frequent panic attacks. I do have depression.

I have noticed that sometimes (has happened since I was little) I will feel like nothing is real. I will notice that I am with family, or notice the house I am in, and I will feel like it's not real. Like I'm in a dream or that nothing is actually real. I am afraid of mentioning it to my mom or therapist bc I feel like they will shut me down. Does anyone know what this is? Is it normal or is something i should look into bc it kind of worries me.

[securevaultg]

Dear, this is a very common anxiety symptom - So firstly what you need to do is worry less. - calm down and practice good things like exercise, going out with friends, etc... don't worry about the derealization etc - they will go off on their own once the underlying reason for your anxiety is solved - which i think in your case is GAD/Panic attacks. Please do tell this out to your therapist and you'll be just fine soon... God Bless

[specialmom]

You should mention this to your therapist. This is not uncommon at all and in fact has a name.  Derealization and depersonalization are the terms used for this.  They are common to anxiety.  Here is a LONG journal that talks a lot about this.  But you need to talk to your care provider/therapist as well so that they understand what is going on with you and can best help you.  

Here is the journal:  
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/11569/Derealization-and-Depersonalization-VERY-common-anxiety-effectsplease-read

good luck