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Old Jan 21, 2009, 12:25 AM
jamminpianogirl jamminpianogirl is offline
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Ok. I think that is the only 'symptom', at least the only one thats causing a problem. I really don't know much about dissociative disorders so I don't know what other symptoms would be related.

I'm already diagnosed with bipolar II, social anxiety, and ptsd.

I tend to space out like this too when people are talking to me, and I find myself automatically responding, at least they tell me I do but I don't even know what they were talking about! Its nothing elaborate though, I think I just nod and say "yes" and "no" and "mmmhmm" and insignificant responses like that when I'm 'gone' to wherever I go.

The only other thing I can think of that might be related to dissociative disorders is that when my emotions get too overwhelming I will go completely numb emotionally, so that even the most traumatic events have no effect on my feelings at all. Same thing with physical pain too, if I ever get overwhelmed by physical pain I have the ability to stop feeling it - which is weird, I've often wondered if many other people can do that?

Also If I cut myself deep with a knife, I often won't even feel it and the only reason I know I've been cut is because I felt the pressure and there is blood, and I am starting to pass out... lol.

Any other thoughts are appreciated, but I'll try to remember to bring it up at my psychiatrist appointment in a few weeks!