Posted by ace on December 13, 2004, at 20:30:03
In reply to the feeling of nonexistance, posted by linkadge on December 13, 2004, at 19:27:51
> Does anyone get that feeling that they don't exist. I feel as if I am a marionett and that these meds are just pulling strings and moving me around. I have no sence of self. It's the worst feeling ever. It is so scarry too. It's kind of like every day somebody dims the light a little more, Its done so subtley that you don't notice it. But you wake up one day and you're gone.
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> For me, it's not about being sad, or anxious, or angry, or irritable, it's about my lifeforce slowly slipping away from me.
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> Please say you know what I mean.
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> LinkadgeG'day mate!,
I think the aeitiology of this is due to more of an endogenous setting...for example, you could try and jump into life...play sports, date girls, be crazy! You are not slipping from reality...
Of course u need stable meds, but as well, do something...even if it takes a while to fully enjoy it- learn an instrument, play cards, develope assertive behaviour, cultivate your family life (if applicable)...be around positive people and shun the negative...
Try this phenomenal book (and everyone knows I'm against this 'self-help' fad here, but this book is a winner)
""Love is Letting go of Fear"
God bless and peace to you....
Ace
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