![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 9 of 9. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by Greg on April 1, 2000, at 10:16:25
I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is there anything to do about it? I'd appreciate your feedback.I currently take ADs and AAs which are being changed constantly trying to find the right mix for me. Everone have a great April!
Greg
Posted by Jeff Jarret on April 1, 2000, at 11:08:08
In reply to Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by Greg on April 1, 2000, at 10:16:25
> I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is there anything to do about it? I'd appreciate your feedback.I currently take ADs and AAs which are being changed constantly trying to find the right mix for me. Everone have a great April!
> Greg
Sounds like Zyprexa time to me pal...Jeff Jarret
Posted by Sherry on April 1, 2000, at 16:24:13
In reply to Re: Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by Jeff Jarret on April 1, 2000, at 11:08:08
Yes, I have experienced the very same thing, and AD's seem to make it worse for me. I have not found anything to help at all, although the search continues. I can feel perfectly fine, but I can not bring the world around me into sharp focus. It's like if I had a tuner button, like on a radio, I could tune in a little better. Some have told me it sounds like ADD, but I'm not convinced. No words of wisdom here, but at least you know you're not alone. ~Sherry
> > I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is there anything to do about it? I'd appreciate your feedback.I currently take ADs and AAs which are being changed constantly trying to find the right mix for me. Everone have a great April!
> > Greg
>
>
> Sounds like Zyprexa time to me pal...
>
> Jeff Jarret
Posted by DC on April 2, 2000, at 1:06:13
In reply to Re: Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by Sherry on April 1, 2000, at 16:24:13
What are you are describing is sometimes called derealization and sometimes dissociation. Although it is often associated with incipient schizophrenia--don't let this freak you out--, it can be caused by many things. Stimulants can definitely cause what you describe, but so can ADs, marijuana, and other drugs. I think the first thing to do is to try and determine if one of the drugs you are taking is causing the derealization. If you are taking marijuana or stimulants I would stop them.
Posted by Craig on April 2, 2000, at 1:19:01
In reply to Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by Greg on April 1, 2000, at 10:16:25
This sounds like derealization. Read up on that and maybe depersonalization also.
> I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is there anything to do about it? I'd appreciate your feedback.I currently take ADs and AAs which are being changed constantly trying to find the right mix for me. Everone have a great April!
> Greg
Posted by Cindy W on April 2, 2000, at 20:05:17
In reply to Re: Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by Craig on April 2, 2000, at 1:19:01
> This sounds like derealization. Read up on that and maybe depersonalization also.
>
> > I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is there anything to do about it? I'd appreciate your feedback.I currently take ADs and AAs which are being changed constantly trying to find the right mix for me. Everone have a great April!
> > Greg
Agree with the above, about derealization and depersonalization. It can also be caused by stress. I've felt it for about four days now, waiting for a needle breast biopsy (tomorrow). It doesn't necessarily mean you're nuts (although I'm sure with sufficient stress, any of us could get there!).
Posted by saint james on April 3, 2000, at 19:45:27
In reply to Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by Greg on April 1, 2000, at 10:16:25
> I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real.
James here...
What condition are you being treated for ?
j
Posted by Greg on April 3, 2000, at 20:35:23
In reply to Re: Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar...., posted by saint james on April 3, 2000, at 19:45:27
James,
Good to hear from you! My doc says I have Clinical Depression, but I think it goes deeper than that. I had major back surgery in 97 and was on Fentanyl (Synthetic Morphine) for over a year. After detoxing I went into deep fits of depression, aches and pains, unable to sleep, no energy, etc. Anxiety and panic attacks have joined the list. I currently take Wellbutrin, Xanex, Remeron, Ambien and Neurontin. I'm starting to get my strength back but can't get this fog to lift. I first came to Babble about 6 months ago and some advice you gave me was a godsend! I appreciate the opportunity to talk to you again. I'm going in for a Stress Echo test on Wed and I understand that you have one scheduled for the end of May. I wish us both the best of luck! Sooooo.... what do you think?Greg
> > I've been in what I call a "brain fog" for about 8 weeks now. About 6 week ago my surroundings started to seem surrealistic, like they weren't real.
>
> James here...
>
> What condition are you being treated for ?
>
> j
Posted by saint james on April 4, 2000, at 22:42:10
In reply to Re: Familiar surroundings seem unfamiliar....James, posted by Greg on April 3, 2000, at 20:35:23
> James,
> Good to hear from you! My doc says I have Clinical Depression, but I think it goes deeper than that.James here...
I remember you. Congrats on detox. It is not the uncommon after detox to have mood or sometimes thought disterbance for a while. When mood is controled by powerful drugs and high doses it may
run wild for a while. Some start to feel loss from reality. There is a very effective treatment, an anti-psychotic. Many AP's are also AD's so you may be able to drop some other meds. The good news is you will get over this. Short term AP's are very safe. It is best to not let this thought pattern go unchecked, it will get worse. Report this to your doc, he/she will know what to do. I would suspect that your recient operation and the fact that you are still healing has a lot to do with this. Let us know how things are doing. Good to hear from you again.james
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.