Is it normal that i feel this dissociated?

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I'm mainly worried about this because I don't know if it's serious or not. I'm aware that I have a history of problems with (what I've narrowed down to be) either recurrent transient global amnesia or petit mal epilepsy, as well as depersonalization and derealization disorder. I've done my best to manage these things, but at this point, I feel as though I'm so out of it that I can't live normally. I feel just plain distant. I'm tired, confused, depressed, and just have no idea what day it is or what the hell is going on. I'm only 18. It's not like I could have a brain tumor or Alzheimer's or something, right?

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  • Anime7
    11 years ago

    I often feel disillusioned with life myself. As I type this I'm in a lackadaisical state, so I'm sorry if I don't come off as helpful. However, the way I manage my despondency is by living life and looking on the upside. Granted, I can be a pessimist, but I can also be an optimist. Life isn't always happy, nor is it always sad.

    I can't tell you how to live your life, I can only give you my input on your situation.

    I often thought about living in the moment, but I care too much for the future, as should you. I don't think you have Alzheimer's or a brain tumor, although a visit to the doctor might help. Try seeing if maybe you have depression, that could be a reason for your disassociation with life.

    I hope that someday you won't feel like an outsider. I hope that someday you gain a sense of belonging.

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  • lylalylalyla
    11 years ago

    You should get some psychotherapy, I think it's quite a bit urgent, mainly to prevent more damage, the psychologist would decide if you need to see a neurologist or a psychiatrist.
    Best of luck, get well soon.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    11 years ago

    Thank you guys. I feel better that other people experience this and it's not just me. I do suffer from depression pretty severely, and I feel like that might be what it is. Or maybe we're just out-of-it people? Hm.

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  • Wigglesworth
    11 years ago

    It's not normal, but I have it, too, so I know what it's like.

    Try not to worry about it. Give yourself something to focus on, one day at a time.

    Also, let others whom you can trust in on it. If you need help dealing with it, you should ask for it. It's not easy to live like this on your own.

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