[Nordwin]

Hello,

I suffer from a condition where I have a totally blank mind (no thought process) and feel emotionally numb. My body feels totally numb as well, the same as my senses.

My head feels totally empty, like theres nothing inside.

Anyone have an idea what this condition could be? Is it depersonalisation?

[kaliope]

hi nordwin
Could be. welcome to psych central. you will find that we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome

[Claritytoo]

Originally Posted by Nordwin

Hello,

I suffer from a condition where I have a totally blank mind (no thought process) and feel emotionally numb. My body feels totally numb as well, the same as my senses.

My head feels totally empty, like theres nothing inside.

Anyone have an idea what this condition could be? Is it depersonalisation?

What you describe can be anything. You might want to get a complete physical and see if it is something physical. If it isn't that best thing to do is speak to a therapist.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Nordwin

Hello,

I suffer from a condition where I have a totally blank mind (no thought process) and feel emotionally numb. My body feels totally numb as well, the same as my senses.

My head feels totally empty, like theres nothing inside.

Anyone have an idea what this condition could be? Is it depersonalisation?

is this depersonalization? in some people yes in others no....

we cant tell you what this is with in you. only your treatment providers can tell you what this is with in you..

what I can tell you is what this is with in me....

the most frequent diagnosis in me for this is medication over dosage (as in my treatment providers got the wrong dosage and needed to readjust it)

at one point this was due to being in the same room as someone smoking pot..basically I was getting second hand high.

another time my treatment providers called it sleep deprivation because I wasnt getting enough sleep..

with in me its also been known as a nutritional problem associated with my eating disorder.

it is also part of my having multiple sclerosis, a physical health problem.

when it was accompanied by or rather preceeded by a trauma or trigger then it was called depersonalization example when I was abused I would dissociate (feel numb, blank minded) and when I found out the day my abuser was being released from prison I sat down and could not feel my body (numb) and was blank minded.

going numb and blank minded can also be a normal thing for example during meditation and yoga exercises the practice requires a person to let their self be calm, blank minded, and if anything does come into the stream of consciousness acknowledge it and then go back to being calm and clear minded.

some religious practices also require such things as allowing the body to go numb and blank minded.

in order for the problem to be ruled a dissociative disorder certain symptoms and criteria must be met...in other words other accompanying symptoms. here in america depersonalization isnt based on being blank minded and numb.

I dont know about in germany (where your profile says you are located) but here is what depersonalization is now here in america ...

Depersonalization/derealization Disorder 300.6 (F48.1)

A the presence of persistant or recurrent experiences of depersonalization, derealization or both:

1. Depersonalization: Experiences of unreality, detachment or being outside observer with respect to ones thoughts, feelings, sensations, body or actions (e.g perceptual alterations, distorted sense of time, unreal or absent self, emotional or physical numbing)

2. Derealization: experiences of unreality or detachment with respect to surroundings (e.g. individuals or objects are experienced as unreal dreamlike, foggy, lifeless or visually distorted)

B. During the depersonalization or derealization experiences, reality testing remains intact.

C. the symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

D. the disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g. a drug of abuse, medication) or other medical condition. (e.g. Seizures)

E. The disturbance is not better explained by another mental disorder such as schizophrenia, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, acute stress disorder, post traumatic stress disorder or other dissociative disorder.

the DSM 5 also goes through the categories of diagnostic features, associated features supporting diagnosis, prevalence, development and course, Risk and Prognosis Factors, Cultural Related Diagnostic issues, Functional consequences of depersonalization/derealization disorder, differential diagnosis, and comorbidity.

Again only your treatment providers can say whether this is depersonalization with in you...

my suggestion is if this continues to bother consult with your treatment providers. they can help you discover what is going on with in you and help you figure out if this is normal, a medical problem or a mental disorder.

[Mohdahsan]

Hi nordwin. I am suffering from depersonalisation for 10 months. I have been suffering from it on and off since 2012. But this is the longest spell.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Nordwin

Hello,

I suffer from a condition where I have a totally blank mind (no thought process) and feel emotionally numb. My body feels totally numb as well, the same as my senses.

My head feels totally empty, like theres nothing inside.

Anyone have an idea what this condition could be? Is it depersonalisation?

I cant tell you what this is with in you. only your own treatment providers can do that...

but I can tell you what this is with in me....

in me its many different things depending upon other accompanying symptoms and what is causing the problem for example...

in me this can be my bipolar disorder, or a medication side effect, or my physical health problems or yes it can even be my dissociative problems...

my suggestion is if this continues to bother you, contact your treatment providers or one in your location, they will be able to diagnose what this is with in you and get you on the right treatment plan so that you will feel better soon.

Sorry hon...it can be anything, actually. I get that way when I drank too much, work too hard, tired, stoned, sick, emotionally wrought, stresssed, depressed, drugged, drove a car for too long, sit in a waiting room....if anything....more information would be nice so that we can compare notes. Please do respond.

[Michael W. Harris]

Originally Posted by Nordwin

Hello,

I suffer from a condition where I have a totally blank mind (no thought process) and feel emotionally numb. My body feels totally numb as well, the same as my senses.

My head feels totally empty, like theres nothing inside.

Anyone have an idea what this condition could be? Is it depersonalisation?

I use alcohol to put me into this state. That way I do not think about my ruined life and my suicidal emotions.

[elevatedsoul]

i always feel like dat too, i dont really kno whats going on

please see doctors and stuff so you can try to figure it out
i know with me i seeing doctors and stuff but its not really helping yet, im still so confused

it takes much time and patience, but what else we have to do besides keep trying?