It felt horrible but I don’t know what to do about it
Was an awful experience and not had that severe reaction to life in ages
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Do you have sleep apnea @Joker
Edit: sorry if thats a personal question. I was just thinking if you’re struggling a bit when your sleeping.
That’s ok. I don’t think it’s sleep apnea
It was my mind tying to wrestle its way out of its container
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Moving to Unusual Beliefs.
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Dealing with what is, don’t you think that this could possibly be your desire to escape your life?
Without putting a spirit/soul spin on it, isn’t this an overwhelming feeling that resides in you that you could be very unhappy as things stand and the mind is trying to find a way out?
When you add sz to the equation and the fact that most people live in the ‘illusory’ then interpretations as ‘soul’ come into the mix, but what is it that underlies this need?
What can you do to bring fulfillment to your life that prevents this desire to escape what is?
Only you understand yourself, what you need and what you can do to bring about this change.
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Soul might be the wrong word
Probably consciousness would be more accurate
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I often have OBEs when relaxed on my way to sleep
With practice over the years I can do it whenever I want now.
Try not to be too concerned. Not many people have this gift.
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I have not been that desperate for a long time
It really hit me hard when I woke up this morning
So ready to stop caring but I can’t
Work has been tough this week
My stamina has taken a hit
Not going to even bother to mention it to the MH team
I have this experience when going to toilet
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Hey mate! I’m sorry you experienced such a horrible thing last night but @labratmat is spot on what he said.
What support are you getting, apart from here? Does your mum visit much and step dad?
I’m just thinking that your not getting to see many people. Might be worth asking for a support worker again to chat to and go for a coffee with?
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Sorry you had such a bad experience @Joker
I have similar feelings before, and it can be pretty scary.
You said you were having a hard week at work. Would they allow you to take some time off? That might help
Hope you find some relief soon
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It happened once to me. I was trying out a supplement called DMAE. It’s a old adhd drug from the 80’s that is not used by the medical community anymore, as newer options came availible.
But the old drug came off the drug list and is still sold as a supplement as it’s believed to have a host of benefits.
I think I tried it to improve sleep, but had a awful night with it. I felt like my soul was just outside of my body for a while.
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I’m just worried about you in case you have suicidal thoughts again, thats what worries me. I hope you get your stamina back and were just in a deep sleep
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I see my parents every so often. Much less these days as I always put off seeing them
The mental health team try their best but being honest outside of providing meds there’s not a lot there
Might have psychology next year but my previous experience of that was not good tried to go out for coffee with support workers but I just found it really awkward
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Thanks. @anon59642972
I am off for 8 days in total over the next two weeks so I hope I can do better as reverted to spending most free time in bed asleep
Can’t seem to sleep enough but got 12 hours last night and about 4 during the day yesterday
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I was in a deep sleep when you messaged
Sorry if I caused concern
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Well, that’s a start my friend. I understand the stress of trying to hold and job and dealing with symptoms. It can cause flare ups for sure.
And yeah, I’m the same way when it comes to sleep. I tend to either oversleep or not get enough rest. In other words, my sleep schedule is screwed up.
Sounds like you’re already doing a little better though. That’s good.
I’m no psychiatrist, but I bet this doesn’t happen to you again. I’ve had a very similar feeling to what you explained, and as scary as it was, it never happened again to me anyways.
Good luck to you
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A message to my brain
Sorry to hear that pal.