Indescribable thought or feeling

Postby Witchoo » Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:01 pm

Hi guys,

lately I've been bothered by being overcome by either a thought or feeling where everything feels mutated and complicated and abstract and nuanced. It's very hard to describe. It's like my perception becomes warped and I'm not sure if it's a thought or a feeling or something worse like a disability developing.

for example, I could be looking a box and knowing it's a box .. but then all of a sudden out of nowhere something appears, I feel in my mind, that feels alien and packed with so much stuff that i can't describe or name any part of what's happening to me. It's like something shifts and nothing computes and I feels frustrated and terrified because of it.

I wasn't even sure where to post this, but I have had a few panic attacks this year so I'm hoping it's an anxiety symptom.
Though because I can't describe it really, I can't research about it or find anyone else that knows what I'm talking about. I guess it's swift periods where my perception of every thing (object, word, thought etc) becomes warped. I feel lost, inhuman and mentally ill because of it.

It's like someone tapping you on the shoulder every now and then for months and not being able to see what it is, even once.

Despite how dark this all may sound, I'm otherwise keeping positive and holding hope.

If someone could help me out, they'd be a God. :!: :idea:

Thank you. :)
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Postby Vasiliki S. » Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:10 pm

Hi,
I am trying to understand what you are experiencing, though I can't. I guess as you said is quite difficult to put it in words. However, that might be also connected with panic attacks. The experience of a panic attack, as you might already now, is caused from the inside; from our feelings and thoughts. Usually, when you think of different things that really concern and stress you and you also feel that you can't handle or control, this is when a panic attack might appear. Of what I understand you are thinking and elaborating the things extensively and this might be the reason why you see commons things differently. It's sound to me like you see the things from a more philosophical point of you. But if you still experiencing panic attacks, is good for you to ask for help from a therapist (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is suggested for panic attacks). What can also be helpful is to write your thoughts. It doesn't need to make sense, just write what you are thinking at the moment. This will help you to express your thoughts and feelings and also it mentally gives you feedback.
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Postby Witchoo » Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:24 pm

Hello!

I wouldn't say it's philosophical, more mechanical or how the brain works. it feels like an disability/impairment.
I try to write down the thoughts every time but I can't :/ very frustrating.
I've not had a panic attack in a while so I'm very puzzled!

Thank you very much for replying though, very kind and selfless. :)
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Postby Ashytea » Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:35 pm

Hi, you aren't alone. I suffer from a panic disorder and my biggest fear is losing my mind. So usually when i have those days of nonstop terror, i feel what you do. You feel strange, like an alien in your own mind. You're preception is warped and honestly you feel absolutely insane. I am told over and over that it's anxiety, i maybe a hypocrite for telling you that its just a symptom of anxiety. One thing anxiety loves to do is create nonsensical things to panic over.
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Postby Witchoo » Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:23 am

Thank you, I believe that's true. I will hold this reminder close to me for support.
Thank you for helping :)
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Postby JuliusFawcett » Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:58 pm

Our mental health and our physical health are intimately related. With that in mind may I ask you some questions?

Are you eating the right amount of healthy food? (no junk)

Are you drinking the right amount of healthy drinks? (no sugared, sweetened, caffeinated, dairy, alcoholic)

Are you taking the right amount of healthy exercise?

Are you getting a good balance between work, rest and play?

How easy do you find it to forgive people?

Do you contribute to your local community?

How flexible are you? Are you willing to change?
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Postby jenn_ » Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:28 pm

It sounds like a sign of anxiety.

It might not be helpful but I want you to know. It's OKAY to feel a lot. Don't judge or try to give reasons to the thoughts and feelings. Watch them, observe them and let them pass. Don't identify yourself with them. Bear in mind they stem from your anxiety and your anxiety is not you.

Stay strong.
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Postby Witchoo » Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:14 pm

Thanks guys, I'll hold your advice and clarifications close. x
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