Escaping the DPDR Loop: How I Got My Life Back
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever had these thoughts:
“This is NEVER going to end.”
“What if I’m stuck like this forever?”
“Maybe I’ll be the one person who never recovers.”
“Am I even real? What if none of this is real?”
“Oh no… what if this is how schizophrenia starts?”
👀 Sound familiar? Yeah, I’ve been there. Let me tell you—you’re not alone. And the good news? FULL recovery is not just possible, it’s probable. Seriously, the life waiting for you after DPDR is chef’s kiss 🤌. Why? Because when you’ve been that deep in the anxiety trenches, you come out with a whole new appreciation for how beautiful life can be.
My DPDR Origin Story
Let’s get real: my DPDR didn’t show up out of nowhere. It was a messy cocktail of:
Chronic stress (hello, childhood trauma 🫠)
Panic attacks (the spicy cherry on top)
Grieving a loss (never easy)
Health anxiety (I Googled everything, every feeling, every "symptom" - everything)
University stress (because apparently, deadlines = doom)
And because I hadn’t done drugs or had some “big event” to trigger it, I convinced myself I’d somehow broken my brain. Spoiler alert: I hadn’t. It was all just intrusive thoughts playing tricks on me. Classic anxiety with it's intrusive thoughts. 🙄
The Secret Sauce to Recovery
So, how did I go from “I’m doomed” to “I’m free”? Here’s the tea:
Your thoughts aren’t that special.
Look, I mean this with love—but those “what if” thoughts? They’re not unique. Everyone with DPDR gets them. They’re like the anxiety playlist on repeat. Boring. Played out. So next time they show up, just shrug and say, “Oh, this old tune again?”Let the weirdness be there.
Feeling strange? Cool. That’s just anxiety doing its thing. Don’t fight it. Let it hang out, knowing it’s temporary. (Think of it as an annoying house guest—here for now, but definitely leaving soon.)Remind yourself: you’re safe.
I know it feels like everything’s falling apart, but has anything actually bad happened because of these thoughts? Nope. You’re safe. Even if your body hasn’t caught up to that reality yet, keep repeating it: “I’m safe. This will pass.”Redirect like a pro.
When intrusive thoughts pop up, breathe and remind yourself: “Everyone with DPDR gets these thoughts. Emma had them. They’re not special.” Then, do something you love—paint, dance, binge that show you’ve been meaning to watch. Whatever lights you up.Consistency is key.
Recovery isn’t a one-and-done deal—it’s a process. Keep practicing these steps, even when it feels pointless. Over time, your brain will catch on, and you’ll feel better without even realizing it.
You’ve Got This
Listen, if I can recover, so can you. I promise. I’m not special—I just stuck with the right habits. You’ve got everything you need to break free, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
Sending all the love, hope, and good vibes your way. You’re gonna crush this. 💖✨
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I am sending love, hope and comfort because I know you can recover if I did. I'm not special. I just did the right things. 💖💞💖
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