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Help.. What's wrong with me?! ("Depersonalization Disorder"??)
13/F (Sorry this is long, but if you answer this then you'll save my life!)
Alright.. So for about 7 months, I've been feeling weird. I've looked up more about it, and it seems it's called "Depersonalization Disorder"... I really am not sure what to do now. My mom has known about it, but I just realized that she thought it went away 4 months ago - And I'VE BEEN FEELING THIS WAY SINCE JUNE 2012!
My symptoms:
I feel like I'm not all there. Like.. I'd be doring something, and once I think about this whole thing then this happens again.
I realized that I can't live my life like this anymore. I need help. I don't really want to see a doctor or get medication, but if I have to... What medication what I need and what not? Omg please help me. If you answer you will save my life!
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Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health?
Depersonalization disorder is extremely rare. It is far more likely that you have a form of depression, which can make you feel the same way.
Trying to diagnose yourself the age of thirteen is not a good idea. Go see a counselor or therapist that will be able to help you far more than anyone on an advice website.
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Don't diagnose yourself. Seriously. You'll only make things worse for yourself, and harder for any doctor to help you.
Talk to a doctor first - your own GP if you have one. The first thing to do whenever your mind doesn't seem to be working correctly is to make sure your body is healthy. Iron deficiencies, for example, are very common in young women, and can cause you to feel spacey and lethargic.
Then you can ask for a referral to a therapist or psychiatrist.
Medication is a very useful tool for many people, but it's a choice you build up to with the help of medical professionals. It's not the first line of treatment, or a magic cure, AND you need a prescription anyways. We can't just tell you which one to get and you can go pick it up - even if we were doctors - we couldn't do that.
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The best person to go to is a therapist. They can diagnose your condition, then refer you to a doctor who specializes in mental disorders if you need medication.
I learned from experience that your regular family doctor doesn't know a lot about mental illness, so they can't properly diagnose and treat you. I have Bipolar 1 Disorder, and was misdiagnosed and given the incorrect medication for years.
Bottom line is, you NEED to go seek help.
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We are not doctors therefore we cannot prescribe nor can we diagnose. This particular disorder requires a doctors treatment.
As described by the Mayo Clinic: Depersonalization disorder is more common in people who've had traumatic experiences.
Depersonalization disorder can be severe and may interfere with relationships, work and other daily activities. Treatments for depersonalization disorder include medications and psychotherapy.
Have you suffered a severe trauma? Do the symptoms described above fit you? If so you need to see a specialist for treatment.
I recommend you contact a Board Certified psychiatrist. Any doctor who has done a residency in psychiatry can practice psychiatry in most states. A Board Certified psychiatrist is a doctor who has done specialized training in this are and passed test to be certified by the College of psychiatry to practice in this area making this doctor the best qualified to treat you.
After meeting with you the doctor will be able to decide just what medication if any is needed. IF talk therapy is required and will be able to put together a treatment plan to follow.
This is not an illness you can treat with over the counter medications. So if you are over 14 you can if you wish make your own appointment to see a doctor or you can ask you mom to make the appointment.
What is most important is that you seek treatment immediately. If this illness is making you do something to hurt yourself then pick up the phone and call 911. Help will be sent to you.
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