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Originally Posted by ArtGrey
I'm new to this...
It happens particularly if I look in the mirror for too long, I start to question who I am, if I'm an actual person if what I like is valid, is what I look like valid, do I even like my piercings or my clothes, do I even like what I like, who am I, why do I look like what I look like, that's not me, etc etc etc. It runs me in circles over and over until I can't figure out who I am or what I'm doing at all. I watch myself like I'm watching a movie and it's not a good movie.
I don't know what could cause this, it's a very uncomfortable and uneasy feeling that makes it so easy for me to break down. It usually calms down if I socialize regularly or do something I used to enjoy (sometimes that doesn't even work either).
I have ideas on what could have done this. I've changed my life and possibly who I am very quickly within two years after 18 years of stability and barely changing circumstances. Does that sounds about right? Could my inability to cope with so much change really trigger such intense feelings of depersonalization/identity confusion?
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does it sound right? sorry we cant answer that for you, only your treatment providers can answer to what something is with in you.
what i can tell you is that when I have a problem of not recognizing my self in a mirror my treatment providers call it mirror self mis identification associated with my physical (neurological) health problem of having Multiple Sclerosis. short version the protective coating on my nerves are deteriorating. this causes a problem with the brain interpreting signals from the nerves, that tell the brain what it needs to know in order to activate/control motor functions, sight, sight recognition and many other things.
I can also tell you that.......in general..... this symptoms can be many different mental and physical health problems (which is why we can not tell you if what you think it may be sounds right)
I can also tell you that .....in general.....for some people going through what you posted is part of their normal way to be, for others its age related to question who am i, what have I done with my life, what do I like or dont like and go through phases of changing all these things.
my suggestion is if this continues to bother you contact your treatment providers. they will be able to tell you what this is and how to best take care of it in a way that is right for you.