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Feeling disconnected from myself
A recent unpleasant experience (happened a month ago) left me feeling extremely sad and anxious. However, I avoided feeling the feelings. But my dreams started to replay the event and it resulted into recurring nightmares. One morning I just woke up anxious, I ignored it and suddenly I had brain fog (didn't feel connected to surroundings, family, my own thoughts, etc. amnesia of the event) and then I just googled and assumed it could be derealisation and I'm not going crazy. It faded the next day little by little but there's still emotional numbness/blunting abt the experience and I can't feel the anxiety or the sadness or any positive emotions even. I don't even remember myself- how I used to think, feel, etc.
This has left me feeling scared and sometimes frustrated. I don't feel like myself. I can't seem to remember the emotional memories of the unpleasant event or the recent past. How does this go away?
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It seems like you've found yourself in a state of fauge and disassociation after a traumatic experience. You've tried to ignore the feelings, but they manifest themselves in your dreams, which is distressing for you. You have also been experiencing brain fog and disconnect from the people around you, your surroundings, etc.
To me, this seems like you need to process the emotions that you have repressed. What you're feeling right now is a reaction to the events of the past. I invite you to join a counselling session with me so that we can explore this issue and help you feel like yourself again.
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Hello,
If it was an unpleasant event there would be emotional distress attached to it. It's been just one month since you experienced it so it will have a strong bearing on your mind. Just feel the feelings: suppressing your feelings won't help you. Accept what happened that will help you get over it. Give yourself a little bit of time to heal. Emotional healing takes time.
Try to be connected with the surroundings, just try some mindfulness exercises.
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Consult a clinical psychologist for detailed assessment
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Dear i can understand your emotional distress because of recent event that affect you. Well your presentation of symptoms are suggestive of Disassociatives states/PTSD/ phobic dosorders. Well consult a clinical psychologist for proper evaluation & treatment. EMDR/ trauma focussed thetapies like clinical hypnotherapy can be helpful in your case. You can connect to me on practo consult for the help.
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Hi, it looks like something about the event has made you feel anxious and sad. It looks like the experience has made you feel extremely stressed. The experience has changed the way you feel about yourself. Do not worry you can consult a psychologist and counselling sessions will help you. What you are feeling about the event will slowly fade away. It will take time, but it will gradually decrease. It is important to take into account how often you think about the event and triggers that could make you think of the event.
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Ms. Divya Bhatia
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello human! Thank you for sharing your story. You have already taken the first step to getting
better. We appreciate your decision to reach out and seek help!
It seems like you have suppressed your trauma instead of facing it, which is a natural response.
However, it tends to re-surface and cause distress, as it has in your case. Night terrors, numbness,
brain fog and anxiety are typical symptoms. There is no need to worry though, as they can be
assessed and treated.
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Since it has already been a month, I would recommend you consult a counselling psychologist. They would provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to talk about your negative experiences. Then, they would talk you through the next steps on your journey to heal and feel like yourself again. Only a professional would be able to help you overcome your feelings.
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Feel free to contact me when you feel ready. Stay strong and take care!
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
As you have mentioned, the incident has deeply affected you..
It looks like that you are unable to accept or come in terms with that.
Talk to a therapist to overcome this Anxiety..
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For a detailed discussion and understanding you can reach me by using the link given below :-
https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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