So two nights ago I became overly aware of my body. I've had DR symptoms for the last two years but now it seems its only DP. I feel weird to be in a body. I'm not familiarizing with my body its hard for me to look in the mirror. I dont just feel numb, I feel like my body isn't mine and I'm trapped in someone else's... In first person view. Its almost like I feel outside of my body. I feel so "just flesh and bones". I'm getting anxious throughout the day because I have this urge to "jump" out of this shell of a body, because I feel trapped in it. But I can't because its technically mine. Is this DP or something worse?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Sw48

So two nights ago I became overly aware of my body. I've had DR symptoms for the last two years but now it seems its only DP. I feel weird to be in a body. I'm not familiarizing with my body its hard for me to look in the mirror. I dont just feel numb, I feel like my body isn't mine and I'm trapped in someone else's... In first person view. Its almost like I feel outside of my body. I feel so "just flesh and bones". I'm getting anxious throughout the day because I have this urge to "jump" out of this shell of a body, because I feel trapped in it. But I can't because its technically mine. Is this DP or something worse?

Thanks

Every now and then, starting at my thumbs, then the hands, then my limbs lose all feeling and then present foreign. It gets to a point that I can't identify with the stranger/body me in the mirror- so I just stare into the eyes of the mirrored reflection searching for some familiarity- nada.

Also being a multiple this is understandable, but when you stay present and DP, it's different.

Usually I splash cold water on my face or slap myself a time or two to bring back feeling and connection.

Cold water helps lol