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Is this just normal pandemic feeling or something more serious?

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airpodsplatform · 08/10/2020 21:07

For a while now I've been feeling sort of strange. I can't explain exactly but I look at people and it's like they're in another world. Sometimes I feel like I'm removed from everyone, distant. Sometimes I have to remind myself to try to be in the real world. I'm finishing my degree this year and I just have no idea what I'm going to do afterwards. Even if there were the normal amount of jobs, I don't know what I'd like to do. But it feels very daunting that the future in general is so uncertain and I have no idea what the situation will be when I graduate.

I feel really lonely. I have seen friends but haven't touched or hugged anyone (apart from my family who I live with) since March. I almost feel like I'm on another planet. I can't remember what life was like before. Well, I can, it was good. And this doesn't feel good. I feel like I've spent so much time staring at the same four walls without much to do. I feel like I don't have much to look forward to because every day is pretty much the same.

My head feels sort of foggy. Like it's full of cotton wool. It just almost doesn't feel real. I am okay but I haven't replied to people's text messages asking me how I am because I just don't know what to say. Does everyone feel this way at the minute or should I be worried?

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TheAdventuresoftheWishingChair · 08/10/2020 21:09

Not worried as such but you should definitely reach out for some help. It sounds very like dissociation and stress can trigger all sorts of mental health issues. It doesn't mean it is or will be serious but there is nothing wrong with checking in with someone who can help you. This has been such a strange, difficult year and we aren't built to be separated from one another. You deserve support, particularly given we have the winter to get through.

Earltray · 08/10/2020 21:12

This sounds like depersonalisation, a form of disassociation. It can be a sign of depression/anxiety. It happens to me when I'm very overloaded.
Google it, see what you think? It might be worth speaking to your GP.

For what it's worth, I feel the same OP Thanks

Beckyk12 · 08/10/2020 22:06

Hi just wanted to reach out, I agree it sounds like depersonalisation /derealisation brought on by stress which is understandable, go to ocduk.org or anxiety uk.org for more help and info, it’s a strange feeling and you feel like you are just observing without actually living in life but there is lots of info out there to help
Take care x

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