Who am I?
Sometimes my body doesn’t feel like it belongs to me. I’ll look in the mirror and not recognise the person staring back at me, as if the reflection isn't truly mine. It’s like I’m detached from myself, like there’s this invisible barrier between my mind and my body. I never really feel like I’m fully in my body—it’s as if I’m just a small, disconnected person inside my own head, wandering through the vast emptiness of my thoughts. The space inside my mind feels endless, cold, and overwhelming, and I can’t seem to find my way back to myself. It’s like I’m being consumed by that emptiness, drifting farther away from the person I’m supposed to be. I wonder, who am I really, and where am I in all of this?
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Hey @Marron_Mammoth
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. When I read your post, I couldn't help but think of how confusing and empty it must be like for you, and I truly hope that you're feeling better now, though it's also totally okay if you're still struggling with those feelings. Although I'm not in a place to give any advice, I just want you to know that I'm grateful that you feel comfortable enough to be open with us.
Like everyone in the comment mentioned, it would be ideal if you can reach out to a professional or a trusted person in your social circle, but in case you still need another person to rant to, about your experience or literally anything on your mind, I'll just leave my reply here. Both me and the members in the community will be here to listen, if you feel like it'd help.
It must feel so scary and uneasy to be dealing with these feelings on your own so thank you for reaching out and sharing it with us. It's important to acknowledge that what you're feeling is real and that ou are not alone in experiencing this. Is there anyone that you are able to reach out to like a trusted adult or a professional for them to help you understand more about these feelings?
Like what @Ripple_RO said, finding small ways to re-ground yourself could be helpful when you are getting these detached feelings. It could be focusing on the environment around you - touching an object or the colours that you can see around you. When i used to get panic attacks which made me feel detached, i would count my fingers or sing my ABCs to help ground myself and remind myself that i am real and i am here.
Try to be kind to yourself during this challenging time, and remind yourself that you are still you. Reaching out to a professional may be beneficial to you inhelping you understand why this is happening and how to help you feel better in these moments.
All the best 💛
Hi @Marron_Mammoth ,
Thank you for sharing how you’re feeling with us today. Feeling detached and disconnected with yourself can be confusing and scary to confront on your own. It sounds like you’ve been going through a difficult time holding these feelings. It’s ok to take your time to work your way through them. You’ve done well in reaching out for support and connection in the community and I’d like to encourage you to continue reaching out to any additional support as well. I wonder if you’ve been able to find anything that helps with keeping you feeling more grounded? If you feel you need any immediate support, do contact KidsHelpline or Lifeline.
There will be an email from us coming your way so please keep your eye out for it.
