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Originally Posted by extreme_pickle_hate
Hi, I'm a 18 year old from Wisconsin, and something has been on my mind. A few weeks ago, I was driving home and turned onto a street close to my house that I drive on every day, and I didn't recognize it. In fact, I had no idea where I was. I was really frightening and I am really thankful that it only a moment until I realized where I was. Also, sometimes when I think about my loved ones, look at them, or even myself, it all seems like it's someone else's life. They're completely unfamiliar. Again, this only happens every once in a while and doesn't last long, but it still scares me. Do other people have these feelings or is something wrong?
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This was common for me for years because of my diagnoses. But as has been said only a Doctor can narrow down the reason and Dx for you. It could be caused by any number of things.
Lately mine is caused by many rapid medication changes as my doc is busy trying to get me back to normal and not manic all the time.
Other times it is caused by excessive sleep and loss of energy and I lose track of time and space.
Other times depression is the cause.
Only by being entirely honest with my doctor can I factor in what is going on in my life, meds, and health to get the right Dx for why familiar becomes unfamiliar.
It is common for me though.
Best wishes.
