Feeling Numb

[Leafs93]

I don't post on this forum very often, but I find it very helpful. I suffer from GAD with irrational thoughts. I can deal with the anxiety and panic attacks, but I hate the numb feeling that comes with it.

It is like I am not myself and I am having a hard time dealing with this.

Any advice on how to deal and overcome this would be greatly appreciated!

[ThePhoenix]

I don't post on this forum very often, but I find it very helpful. I suffer from GAD with irrational thoughts. I can deal with the anxiety and panic attacks, but I hate the numb feeling that comes with it.

It is like I am not myself and I am having a hard time dealing with this.

Any advice on how to deal and overcome this would be greatly appreciated!

I know what you mean 100%. When I am feeling anxious I know I am not the same person. I just completely shut down. I cant really tell you how to deal with it though, its just an anxiety trait, deal with that and the numbness should take care of itself.

[Leafs93]

Thanks for your reply. I think they call the numbness depersonalization or derealization.
Very hard to enjoy life feeling this way. Wish I could flick a switch and put these issues behind me!