Author:
John Stephens
Date Of Creation:
22 January 2021
Update Date:
2 July 2024
Content
Personality Dissolution Syndrome, also known as derealization or dissociation, is a separation symptom that makes a person feel like he is observing himself from outside the body. . People with personality dissolution may experience inactivity, or even experience memories that are not real. Some people have experienced short episodes of personality dissolution at some point in their lives, but for many others, this is an unpleasant and nagging feeling. If you have chronic personality dissolution that makes work, daily activities, or relationships troubling, or you feel mood swings, see your doctor immediately.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Sticking to reality
Acknowledge and accept the feeling of personal amnesia. The feeling of personal dissolution is usually not dangerous and will eventually go away. Remind yourself that this is uncomfortable, but temporary. That will make the illness less likely to affect you.- Say to yourself, "This feeling will pass."
- Said to himself, "I feel weird right now, but I'm fine."
- Think about any situation where you feel disrespected, and remember that after that, that feeling is over.
Focus on your surroundings at that moment. Notice how many degrees you are today, what you are seeing around, what sounds you are hearing. Use an object nearby, like turn on a fan or use a pen to write. This will focus your mind on reality, and it will reduce feelings of separation.- You can also bring something with a touch of touch, like sandpaper or fur, to be touched when extreme dissolution occurs.
- List in your mind what you are seeing, hearing, and feeling around.
- If possible, listen to music. Focus on positive tunes instead of songs that increase feelings of anxiety or sadness. Research shows: music therapy is very effective against most psychological ailments, and can significantly reduce anxiety, depression or agitation, all of the sensations that may arise in school Chronic dissolution of personality.
Connect with people around. Start a conversation, or go back to an existing one. This will bring you back to reality. If you are alone, text or call your friends or family to chat.- You don't have to show that you have this disorder to others.
- However, there are also many people who know or have experienced personality dissolution; If you feel comfortable, talk about your feelings with a friend when they appear.
Method 2 of 3: soothing personality disorder caused by anxiety
Practice diaphragmatic breathing. When you feel anxious, your body goes into a "fight or flight" state. Breathing deeply through your diaphragm can interrupt that response and relax you. To practice diaphragmatic breathing, lie on your back on the bed. Place a pillow under your knee to keep your leg in a bent position. Place one hand on your chest and one hand below your chest to feel the diaphragm movement. Breathe in deeply through your nose. Feel your stomach push your hand up (the hand on your chest should still be in place). Tighten the abdominal muscles, exhaling when the lips are half-closed, making sure that the chest is still not moving. Repeat.
- If you are in a group of people, ask for permission to go to the bathroom or another private place to practice deep breathing.
- You can breathe in a 5 to 10 minute rhythm, practicing 3 to 4 times a day whenever you feel anxious or detached.
Fight off negative thoughts. The feeling of dissolution can make you think you have lost your mind, lost control, or even feel like you're about to faint or stop breathing. Or resist all negative thoughts with positive statements such as:
- I will be fine. I will relax.
- Feeling that you are not real is not dangerous; I will be fine.
- I don't like this feeling but it will pass.
- I am present in this moment.
Take time to participate in positive activities. Your hobbies may be playing the guitar, making scrapbooks or collecting antiques. Whatever you do to reduce stress, try to do it regularly, especially if you find yourself feeling anxious or detached. This will prevent extreme anxiety and minimize situations where you feel your personality disbanded.
- Practice daily stress management, whether this means taking time to sit still, or taking a few minutes a day to do activities you enjoy.
Exercise regularly. Since personality dissolution is often associated with anxiety and depression, exercise is a great way to alleviate feelings of "not real". Exercise will increase your confidence, reduce stress and help control stress levels. Take a daily walk, light run, or any other physical activity to reduce stress.
- Scientists have discovered that a neuropeptide (a signaling protein to the brain) called galanin is released during and after you exercise, it protects the synapses in the cortex. prefrontal brain, which helps the brain regulate emotions and ease stress.
Get enough sleep. Maintaining a regular 8 to 9 hours of sleep each night is important for reducing anxiety and overcoming the disintegration of the anxiety-driven personality. The link between sleep and anxiety / stress is interplay, so if you don't control one side, there's a problem. Practicing a healthy sleep regime ensures you get enough sleep so you can fight off feelings of separation.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they can stimulate anxiety and make you lose sleep.
- Build a relaxing bedtime routine that includes activities like reading, listening to soft music, or meditating.
- Just use your bedroom to sleep and relax. Stop using electronic devices for at least an hour before going to bed.
Method 3 of 3: Seek professional help
Find a therapist. If detachment interferes with your life, you should see a medical professional. There are many types of therapies available for dissolving personality disorder. When looking for a therapist, ask about what counseling services they offer and what kind of counseling is right for you. Common treatments include:
- Cognitive therapy - which focuses on changing thoughts about how bogus feels.
- Behavioral therapy - helps you develop a behavioral strategy to distract you from your personality dissolution symptoms.
- Psychodynamic therapy - dealing with painful feelings and experiences that make you want to separate yourself from your reality.
- Grounding methods - similar to the ones above, these will use your five senses to help you feel more connected to yourself and your surroundings.
- If you find that your therapist is not working, you can find someone else.
Go to therapy with the right frequency. The frequency of being present at therapy sessions will vary depending on the severity of the illness. Some people will go to therapy every month, every week, and in severe cases, every day. Your doctor will decide how often to treat you.
- Skipping therapy sessions will keep you from getting all the support you need; be present at all scheduled appointments.
- If you have not made an appointment yet and feel you need urgent help, call 911 (US) or 115 (Vietnam).
- If you intend to commit suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) in the US, or 115 (Vietnam).
Keep a journal about your symptoms. This will help you a lot in describing personality dissolution syndrome. Record where and when you experience the symptoms, and record as much detail as possible, including thoughts at the time.If you feel comfortable show the notes to your therapist, or bring your journal to therapy sessions for reference.
- Be sure to record if your dissolution symptoms coincide with symptoms of another illness. Personality dissolution is often associated with other serious psychological illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Tell your doctor if you are avoiding friends, family members, work or activities that you already enjoy because of these symptoms, as this may be related to a more serious problem or a other accompanying disorder.
Take medication if necessary. Although there is no specific drug for dissociative disorders, anti-anxiety or depressive medications are often prescribed with varying degrees of success. Your doctor may prescribe fluoxetine, clomipramine, or clonazepam medications.
- Remember that if you start taking medication, never stop using it without consulting your doctor.
- Avoid drugs and alcohol while taking anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications.
- Never take more medicine than prescribed by your doctor.
Advice
- Your mind needs time and rest to get over your dissolution. Anxiety and stress about it will only make symptoms worse.
- Comprehensive research on personality dissolution. The more you get used to the feeling, the better you will be able to cope with and overcome it.
