Do you ever feel separated from the physical reality of life?

Question

...but then suddenly you feel aware of things like "this is a phone, these are the arms attached to my body, i have friends."

sometimes I feel this separation between the outside world and the inside of my head. it's kind of hard to describe, but it in some ways it feels like a dream in which I become consciously aware that I am engaging in activities and the various elements which constitute that activity.

does anyone else feel like this, and should I have posted in the mental health category?

Answer 1

The fact that you realize and are aware of this makes you normal.  I sometimes do this a lot.  I will space out, and realize that I am actually alive and breathing and that time is passing, and I am like totally stunned that I wasn't thinking that the moment before.  I also have weird thoughts like this when falling asleep.

Answer 2

Are you stressed ??? Are you sleeping properly ??? Sounds like your mind is wandering and your concentration levels are low, this would account for the sensations your are experiencing.

Answer 3

i get this too sometimes!

i would also be interested in knowing what causes it

Answer 4

All the fu**ing time man.. I think about it the most when I go to sleep and then and I don't fall asleep until like 2 hours later.. and then i'm like "what's my purpose in this mad world?"

Answer 5

You could be having some depersonalization and/or derealization moments. If it's not that often and it does not freak you out, then everything is good. If it persists, then you should talk to a doctor about it.

Hope it helps,