Why is this happening?

I have been diagnosed with many different things since I was 19. I have been depressed since I can remember. Lately I was diagnosed with PTSD. I have been having many flashbacks and lately have been not myself. I mean that I have been losing time. I feel like I am almost like floating above my body. When someone is talking to me I don't hear what they are saying. Sometimes I take a shower and then the next thing I remember is combing my hair or something like that. I am missing the time I steped into the shower to the time I am getting ready. Most times I don't remember driving places but arrive and it's almost like "I wake up". Has anyone had the same thing happen to them. Anyone have some insite into this. I am at a lost. People are asking questions and I don't have an answer. Please help!

I wish I could give you more help than I can, but I'm new to this as well. I can tell you that you are not alone. I have been having similar experiences for as long as I can remember. It was always a running joke that I was just forgetful. A few weeks ago my wife caught me in an obvious alter that was talking to her and playing with her and such. I guess it was just time for me, that it was to become obvious. Mind you I am no doctor, just someone going thru similar things. My suggestion would be to talk to your therapist and see if maybe you have something deeper going on. Again I am sorry I can not be of more help to tell you what is wrong, but I will be happy to be here and talk with you anytime about anything you want. Remember you are not alone. I know I have watched several movies, but I honestly can not tell you that I have seen them. I have driven as far as 200 miles ariving only to be uncertian of how I got there. I constantly have people I do not know coming up and talking to me like we are good friends. It is very confusing and makes you feel like something is terribly wrong with you. I will be happy to be a support for you.

Hi jen29, welcome to PC
Here is a link for PTSD if you want to read up on it:
PTSD

Do you have more stress in your life right now that might be triggering the detached feelings? For me, stress makes everything a little worse. Have you been able to tell your therapist about the detached feelings? I think it's a pretty normal feeling that goes along with trauma (I say that like trauma is normal ).

There have been times when I don't quite leave my brain completely but sit up on the ceiling or there abouts, watching myself. It's a pretty safe feeling for me. When things get too bad, I tend to leave completely for lengths of time and come back in another place doing something completely different.

Has this always happened to you or is it a new occurrence thing?

Glad you found us here. I hope you will feel safe to post more. Welcome.