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blank stare as a symptom


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Yeah, I sometimes do those things as well. I'm probably similr to you, as I've got big issues with derealization as well. I think I just end up staring at something as a means to let my mind wander - but I'm (apparently) not crazy. The only means I can think to get rid of it, if you really want to, would be to consciously interrupt your thought pattern when you start staring at something. To say, for instance "I don't need to stare at that banana, I'll look elsewhere"
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I have been having problems with anxiety fo a while. I had an episode a few months ago and I had all of the typical sypmtoms plus derealization. I am taking Zoloft now and it has really helped. I am not having the feelings of derealization which was my WORST SYMPTOM so I'm happy. The only thing that is bothering me now is the constant urge to stare. This has been going on for a long time even when I haven't had the really bad anxiety sympoms. It's like the stare you have when you wake up in the morning and are still kind-of sleepy, but I do it all day long. I especially feel the urge when I drive or when I go into a store. I don't really know if I really do it more or if I'm just more self-concious of it then. It is really bothering me and I was just wondering if anyone had a similar symtom. I am exhausted all of the time. I feel like most of my energy when I'm out anywhere is trying to fight off this urge. I blink and avoid people's gazes because I'm afraid they are going to look at me and think I have a crazy look on my face. I've had an EEG to check for seizures and am having a sleep deprived EEG next week but the neurologist has said that it dosen't fit any kind of normal seizure pattern. I just feel that this is directly related to my anxiety. Does anybody know if it is?

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