[jean17]

I just have these intense moments of utter "non-beingness". Does that mean anything to anyone? I am so afraid that I am someone's hallucination. I feel so out of touch with reality. Is "reality real"? I am so afraid. I am flotsam and jetsam at large in an eternity of cold, dark, emptiness. All the necessities of life are burdensome and empty of any meaning. I try to cling to God to see me through these times. Do you feel it too?

[Beyond The Pale]

I've been there too. Very scary place to be. I've been able to ride it out with the help of my friends. Getting outside and into the fresh air helps too. It tends to be worse in the winter when I can't connect with nature.

[GeorgiaGirl413]

I've been there, and it is indeed scary. I describe it as feeling like a cardboard cut out of myself. The best thing seems to be to try and get outside and reconnect with the real world. A T I once had recommended going barefoot in the grass (thankfully I live in the deep south where that is an option pretty much all year) and it really does help. Know that we are here for you.

[doglover1979]

That feeling of disconnect is such an awful feeling. I'm sorry you are going through that.

Something that has helped me is to use self care activities that include all of my senses and really focus while I do them. Taking a really hot shower and focusing all my attention on every last detail, from the minute my bathroom door closes to the minute I put my robe on.

Using strongly scented, tingly products during this exercise is really grounding for me. Listerine and Noxzema are both great helps for maintaining focus. Nice soothing smelling lotions and soaps are good, too.

[Fuzzybear]

[allme]

Sorry you're feeling this way....hope you feel better soon