Ellie's Depersonalization Recovery Story

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01:50 Long COVID + DPDR
06:57 Stopping Everything for DPDR
10:23 Speaking to Doctors
16:35 "Nothing Feels Real"
21:27 Googling everything
27:20 Dealing with DPDR Thoughts
33:30 "Shutup, Brain!"
36:37 Ellie's Lowest Point
44:28 Telling Friend and Family about DPDR
48:44 Depersonalization Recovery
58:04 Visual Symptoms of Depersonalization
1:07:37 What Does DPDR Recovery Feel Like?
1:11:22 Advice for people with DPDR
Ellie King is 22 years old. She developed DPDR during a difficult experience with Long COVID and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS). It lasted for 4 months, leaving Ellie struggling to deal with the mental and physical symptoms of the conditions.
But thankfully, Ellie has fully recovered from DPDR and she tells her story in this interview!
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Disclaimer: Please note that the medical information contained within this video is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a professional physician and is not a recommendation of specific therapies.

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@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for having me. Was great to share my story and help whoever I can! X

@joshuataylor3550 Жыл бұрын

I share many of your experiences.

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

It was so great to have you on the channel Ellie, thanks for sharing your story and insights! 😊

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

@@joshuataylor3550 I’m sorry to hear that. I truly hope you are able to find a way out of it, as I did. Shaun has a lot of helpful resources, you just have to find what works for you. Take care x

@Dragolo99 Жыл бұрын

Hi ellie, thanks for sharing your story! I didn't even know what POTS was, but after listening to this, i actually think i have it too and it kickstarted the DPDR. Would you be open to answering some questions? If yes, is there any way i could contact you?

@mrderp8227 Жыл бұрын

Love your laughter, Ellie! ❤

@alancortez1722 Жыл бұрын

I had weed induced DP/DR last month, like most people i thought i was stuck in that state forever. Thankfully the symptoms started subsiding little by little over the course of two weeks. As soon as i was able to recognize that my anxiety fed the disorder and learned to ignore the strange symptoms then i noticed i got a lot better. Also, realizing that my brain did this in order to protect me was very comforting, to anyone reading this, it WILL get better. Be patient and please do not spend time on DP/DR forums, it will only prolong your recovery. Oh and do not gauge yourself to see if you are feeling better, simply go about your day and distract yourself by doing daily tasks or talking to friends. I believe in you. You are real. This commment is real. This beautiful world is real.

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Alan and I'm delighted to hear you're doing so well! 😊

@paris3331 11 ай бұрын

What do u mean the brain is protecting??? Please explain

@poffstarr5897 Жыл бұрын

Im crying watching this. Im only 17 and I feel like this has ruined my life. I want to find a DPDR specialized therapist online but am not sure how. I don't want to waste my single mom's money. I have had anxiety since I was a child, and got it from weed. I likely would've gotten it eventually though. I can't get a job because I can't focus at all. I've been pushing myself recently, to leave the house since I'd almost got agoraphobia. I likely have ADHD since I was told to get tested, and have had intrusive thoughts for the longest. These make it harder to deal with it. I wish I had someone in my area who knew how to help me instead of telling me to go in patient at a hospital where people don't even know what I'm going through

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

This sounds really tough and I’m so sorry to hear you’re experiencing this. I’m not a medical professional by any means, but I don’t think seeing a specialist would be a waste of money for you. My personal tip would be to try to find someone who specialises in these conditions rather than general CBT. Additionally, Shaun’s DP manual was a huge step in my recovery and is super reassuring, definitely worth the investment. Look after yourself ❤️

@poffstarr5897 Жыл бұрын

@@ellieking5385 My biggest issue is finances. I have a single mom who works long hours, and provides for 3 girls including me. My oldest sister is in rehab and my mom pays for her as well. My family suffers from a rare hereditary disease called SCA2 which messes with balance and vision and will eventually disable you. My father is feeling the effects of it now and broke his foot and dislocated his knee when falling. So now my mom has no financial support. She does everything she can to help but I feel like me living is such a burden. I feel because of my mistake of trying weed I've made my family's life harder, and ruined my own. I wish I could afford these things, I really do. I've messaged therapist that specialize in DPDR asking if they could refer me to someone who accepts insurance since most are extremely pricey. Later found they don't answer DMs. With summer here DPDR is such a harder battle, more noises, outings, stress, etc.

@poffstarr5897 Жыл бұрын

@@ellieking5385 Your story really gives me hope I must add. I cry often just wanting to be normal. I want to go have fun and be a teen. I want to get a mani pedi when my mom has a bonus. I want such simple things but they seem so hard. How long did it take you to recover after starting CBT and with the manual?

@englisherno Жыл бұрын

@@poffstarr5897 You haven't ruined anything buddy and like you said, it was coming sooner or later, and you'll understand how amazing it changes your perspective on things as you recover! Trust me when I say this, I understand very well what you're going through (for going through it at about the same age) This might sound weird to you right now, but trust me, it is that simple; getting over DP is just like getting over an ex! 😁 You start ignoring the anxious feeling, and the intrusive thoughts as much as you would ignore your feelings of .. you missing youe ex .. you remembering the moments, you feeling like you need a hug from her - exactly the same except the latter is not as intense as the anxious feelings of DP. But, it is as annoying, as persistent - even as truthful as it seems .. when you're missing her, you're like; god I 100% love her, but once you get a non-bias perspective on it you're like; nah, I will go do something better. That's all you need to do, go do something better, like trying to get a job, so what if you might not be the best employee at first? Its okay, who knows, you might be afterall, right? 😁❤️

@poffstarr5897 Жыл бұрын

@@englisherno I have no transportation since my mom works such long hours, and definitely cannot drive. I'm actually not experiencing DPDR currently just bad anxiety afterwards from episodes that turn into episodes. The DP will appear out of nowhere it seems. Happened while I was smiling hard staring out the window going somewhere. Now I just live in fear because I don't know what triggers it sometimes. I feel so much better when I have someone to open up to and want to start therapy ASAP because of it! My day to day anxiety has made it to where I cant eat, I shake uncontrollaby, I get increasingly anxious before bed and I'm not sure why because I'm normally pretty calm and then it happens randomly. It's so unpredictable, and I've became obsessed with it. I'm accepting it now, I relax when it comes, I dont fight it but it's still there and it seems to be the center of my life even when I'm not experiencing it.

@keekeemykidda5533 Жыл бұрын

These videos are amazing they give people that little bit of happiness in the dark days I started watching one and befor I knew it I was watching them alot they helped me stay grounded keep up the amazing work ❤️

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Glad you're finding them helpful! 😊

@vinylg3421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shaun... I found your manual in 2021 but somehow forgot about it and could not understand it better. Now reading and listening to you again and understanding much better .. finally I think I will get out of this

@lisag6626 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was my story after getting covid last year! This makes me feel like I wasn't crazy

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Lisa! 😊 And check out this interview too, I think you'll find it interesting: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLWjiZyjxNyRe2g.html

@jacobpitt6275 Жыл бұрын

Your videos and manual have helped me so much. I can't thank you enough. I developed dp/dr from a panic attack after having a bad drug experience. First 2 months where absolutely hellish. But since then I've gotten about 90% out of this ! My question is, once the anxiety is gone from the feeling, is it normal for the dp "vision" and exstential thoughts to linger a bit ? My anxiety about the condition is pretty much gone and at this point it's just kind of an annoying nuisance. But the wierd intrusive and exstential thoughts still linger in my head along with the vision. Thank you for your time and thank you so much for your channel you are doing great work!

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jacob!! Aware that Shaun may be better able to answer this than myself. However, for me personally, I did deal with the vision issues and existential thoughts longer than I did other DPDR symptoms, 100%. But the fact you have recovered from many symptoms but just have these lingering is amazing progress and should not be taken lightly. The more you reflect and see you’ve come so far you’ll be able to see it’s possible to get over this final hurdle. Ultimately for me, as Shaun says in his manual, it was all about distraction. If I focus hard enough I can still see DPDR things in my vision, like floaters, but I never notice them anymore because everyone gets these, we just don’t focus on them! Take care of yourself x

@marlysaf 11 ай бұрын

@@ellieking5385hi girl, anywhere I can chat with you?x

@xiculp Жыл бұрын

Its been 2 months and i still feel like everything is fake and havin thoughts flood my brain all the time i only feel somewhat normal after waking up with a bad headache on my left side

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

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@joshuataylor3550 Жыл бұрын

I think the spiralling thoughts from DPDR can mimic ADHD.

@mrderp8227 Жыл бұрын

Interesting link between Long Covid and DP.

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I've been speaking to a few people recently experiencing this

@joshuataylor3550 Жыл бұрын

@@Dpmanual Also in response to any drawn out health issue.

@judeflynn9223 Жыл бұрын

its because of the meds

@speak2bheardspokenword315 6 ай бұрын

I suffer profoundly from DP and DR… mine is borne of Lyme disease and Bartonella. The panic is otherworldly yet working hard to overcome.

@suarrex-_-4117 Жыл бұрын

how do i stop thinking about it i always think about thats what makes the cycle proceed

@hellohi4535 Жыл бұрын

Hi so I’m 14 and i have it but right now I’m just at the phase where I have no symptoms and i just randomly remember that I have dp and that really brings me down it’s been a little more than 2 weeks

@dominikconka2593 Жыл бұрын

I know this is not about dpdr but damn she's soo cute😍

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That’s very sweet xx

@englisherno Жыл бұрын

Is it okay if I get the rights to publish the "Brain, shut up!" book? It is a genius book cover title 😂😂😂😂

@englisherno Жыл бұрын

I'm being very serious by the way @dpmanual

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

It's good isn't it! And to be fair I think it was Ellie's idea 😂😂 @ellieking5385

@englisherno Жыл бұрын

@@Dpmanual Hahahaha! I'll honestly wait for her to reply.

@englisherno Жыл бұрын

@@Dpmanual Here's a deal for when she sees this, 50% back from what I am getting from publishing this book, rest is going to support the DP Manual 😁❤️

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

@@englisherno you have my permission!

@88Hypxr Жыл бұрын

anyone can give this little 20yo a bit of hope? I’ve been suffering it since I was 16 when it happened to me for the first time while I was preparing to sleep 💔, Things are going harder please any one managed to survive that long?💔💔💔

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time. But don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/ And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR.

@88Hypxr Жыл бұрын

@@Dpmanual does taking medics like anti depressions and pills that turning thoughts off are useful or my mind will get used to and I will get stuck in the loop for ever and then I will be in need for pills for ever? please answer me if it's possible cause you are the only and last light I have❤❤❤❤

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

@@88Hypxr I'm not a medical professional so can't give you specific recommendations re medication -- But please read this article, I think you'll find it useful: www.dpmanual.com/articles/can-medication-cure-depersonalization/ -- And again if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 😊

@88Hypxr Жыл бұрын

@@Dpmanual Thank you a lot brother, I wish to come here one day and do a video with you proud that I managed to make it and I will Inshallah, thank you for your time and effort you are saving lifes for real, you are a HERO.

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

@@88Hypxr Happy to help 😊

@rebekkaw1173 Жыл бұрын

hi shaun, is smoking cigarettes bad for your recovery? I didnt read anything about it in the manual but i really want to know

@Zamoxi Жыл бұрын

Cigarettes are a stimulant that do affect your nervous system. When DpDr happens you’re usually at your limit with stress and anxiety that your mind tries to check you out. If possible I would try my hardest not to smoke. It will be very hard because your used to smoking probably as millions of people are but that’s okay. You want to help your body recover and giving it the appropriate diet and rest is the fastest way.

@rebekkaw1173 Жыл бұрын

@@Zamoxi thankyou I’m going to try but it’s going to be hard 😬

@OmSai-bf8mx Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun,What if dpdr Is caused from pssd?

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Read this, I think you'll find it useful 😊 www.dpmanual.com/articles/what-causes-depersonalization-disorder/

@OmSai-bf8mx Жыл бұрын

Thank you shaun❤

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

@@OmSai-bf8mx Happy to help! 😊

@Novanomadmac Жыл бұрын

Will I regret the decisions I made when I was dissociating? Like getting cats, changing my style, moving ?

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

I’m not an expert. But no, you’re still you and you’re in full control of your actions and thoughts still. You’re just living inside of this anxious haze, it doesn’t change you fundamentally. You shouldn’t regret those decisions. Take care ❤️

@Novanomadmac Жыл бұрын

@@ellieking5385 thanks so much ❤️

@ellieking5385 Жыл бұрын

@@Novanomadmac no worries, you’re gonna be totally fine❤️ keep doing you

@HazeForDayz Жыл бұрын

I need help mate I’ve had depersonalisation since I was 11 I’m now 20 and it hasn’t gone away at all

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

Don't worry, it doesn't matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch DPDR off completely by stopping the anxiety that's causing it 😊 Read this carefully: www.dpmanual.com/articles/how-long-does-depersonalization-last/

@HazeForDayz Жыл бұрын

@@Dpmanual that doesn’t help to get rid off it for me mate

@Dpmanual Жыл бұрын

@@HazeForDayz I know DPDR can be scary but just remember that it’s a natural reaction to stress and anxiety, and people experience it all the time. The National Institute on Mental Illness estimates that up to 75% of people experience at least one depersonalization / derealization episode in their lives. It's part of your brain's natural defence mechanism and usually it only lasts a few seconds or minutes at a time. It's only when it's focused on as a separate problem (feeling like you're going crazy / in a dream etc) that it can turn into a feedback loop with the anxiety that caused it in the first place. But no matter what caused it or how long you've had it, you can always switch it off completely by stopping that anxious feedback loop. Make sure to carefully read through all the articles and info on my website at www.dpmanual.com And if you would like to speak to a medical professional please don't hesitate to do so. I would recommend finding an anxiety specialist if possible as they will likely be more familiar with DPDR 👍

@vinylg3421 Жыл бұрын

@@HazeForDayz Read about second fear as Dr. Claire Weekes wrote in her book... the second fear is our reaction/feedback to the obsessive thoughts and feelings we get during anxiety. Like Shaun says anxiety and dp,dr are obsessive habits of thought, nothing else.