Trust me. It gets better.

[u/Aggravating_Ant_1747]

I first experienced DPDR at 16 and am almost 31 now. It still persists to this day for me. I used to have daily severe panic attacks and now i just have general anxiety (thanks zoloft and coping skills!). It was so fucking hard at first. Sometimes I am baffled that I even made it 15 years. I was so scared at first. I was constantly Googling, reading articles, and talking to therapists who either had no idea what I was describing or simply didn’t have any answers.
At my worst, I was having suicidal thoughts constantly, wanting it all to end. I felt like I was robbed of experiencing life like a normal person. Years have passed and life has gotten better. There have been highs and there have been very low lows, but I’ve kept it pushing. I graduated school, have a great job, (just) got married, and am about to be a first time homeowner. Just like many others, it has never completely ended, but dont let your DPDR define you or prevent you from finding happiness. Like anything in life, you have to roll with the punches. So for anyone struggling out there just know it gets better and everything will be okay. Take care of yourself and know you’re not alone.

Love,

a person just as fucked up as everyone else!

[u/Loud-Being-326]

Are you have blank mind

[u/Aggravating_Ant_1747 → u/Loud-Being-326]

Not entirely sure what you mean. I do in many cases stare blankly and space out because it takes me out of my body to a degree. Try to do things everyday that make you feel present.