Feeling foggy

[Puptingis]

In the last 2 years I have had a few episodes which I guess can best be described as feeling like everything is a dream. I mean that in a literal sense. It really freaked me out the first time it happened. It felt like I imagine an out of body experience would, but I was wide awake. When I moved my arms I couldn't really feel them moving but rather I was just watching me move them. Difficult to describe. This lasted for about 2 weeks before subsiding. Then every couple months it would come and go, usually only for a few minutes. Only 3 or 4 times can I recall it lasting for extended periods of time. But ever since having these things, I feel like it's being integrated into my personality. I cant remember the last time feeling really happy. I do have days when I feel pretty down but usually I don't feel anything. I feel like I'm just floating through the weeks. Any ideas on how to snap out of it?

[luminousone]

If I were you I would talk with your doctor about this as it could be someting physical like a form of migraine or seizures. Probably a psychiatrist or neurologist would be a good choice.

[Silverbirch]

It could also be a psychological experience referred to as "depersonalisation", but you would need to see a doctor/psychologist. I think though that often with depersonalisation, people can experience it as though they are looking down and watching the world as though it is separate to them. It is usually related to a form of trauma, sometimes many years prior. I'm quite certain it can be treated.

[FathomFear]

What you describe sounds like depersonalization to me. It sounds familiar as I also go through periods of it. It's like everything slows down, and your body is lagged such that you feel like you're observing your body. It's a very odd, disconcerting feeling, as everything starts to feel unreal and transient.

 

For me, this is usually a sign that my general anxiety is getting out of control. I've been on anti-depressants specifically for anxiety for about seven years now. If it persists I would probably talk to your doctor, as it's a common side effect of depression/anxiety. It has to do with the synaptic responsiveness of your brain.