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Is there a name for this?

Distractedgiraffelady
Distractedgiraffelady

Sometimes during my depression when I'm out in public it feels like everyone is far away, distant...or somehow almost like life isn't quite real? That's the only way I can think of to describe it. Is there a name for this and do any of you go through it?

Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
It sounds a bit like dissociation.

"Dissociation is a mental process of disconnecting from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity."

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders

That talks about various dissociative disorders but I would think it's something you could have with bipolar disorder. I've certainly experienced something similar becoming almost catatonic.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I agree with fish!!... xo
irishwriter
irishwriter
yes agree with fish and Jan - dissociation. maybe talk with your pdoc about it. It helps that you are aware that it is happening.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Yes, I’ve experienced something similar sometimes. Hard to find words but dissociation is what they call it.
LostALot
LostALot
I just dealt with a horrible episode similar. Search grounding techniques, they can help you get the skills to come back to reality when when dissociating.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Yes, dissociation and it feels Horrible. It's only happened to me a few times, but I remember Well the feeling....are you experiencing panic attacks...wonder if that is what might bring the feeling on....best to you.
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