Strange Depersonalization

I cannot say that Iknow this feeling. I do know that I dislike crowds, especially outside of a 'controlled' environment. (I hate being around when people are drinking, or there are the stereotypical male 'chest beating'.)

I would not however suggest you avoid being out in public because it causes you such intense emotions. I don't think that is the answer.

While you are in a 'safe'environment, try just to breathe deeply. Try to focus your attention on the breath without trying to change it. Notice the sensation of the breath entering and leaving your body. As your mind wanders, as it will, gently nudge it back to the sensations of your breath. Once you are able to do this, even for a few seconds, try it to 'break up' your intense feelings when in public.

Byno means will this be a 'cure'! The feelings you describe are quite intense and therefore serious. You may wish to talk with someone who, unlike me, actually knows what they're talking about! I could give a guess at a couple of possible different 'names' for how you are suffering; but that wouldn't really help you at all would it?

Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself. Look for assistance if you feel you need it. Be courageous.

Does distraction help? Maybe you could get absorbed in a game on your phone & listen to music or something to trick your body into forgetting where you are

What you describe sounds very much like adrenaline. And my own strategy back when my anxiety sometimes snuck up on me in public was to start listening to music that I'm very familiar with on my mp3 player, as a combination of a) something else to focus on besides the discomfort, b) something predictable and enjoyable for me

One of the best ways to calm down is to take deep breaths from the diaphragm. No one will be able to notice you'retrying to relax either.

I get depersonalization episodes, and have done for quite a while now. Everything feels unreal, basically. People don't look familiar, everything feels flat etc. What I find useful is to try to be mindful- and concentrate on the moment you're in, to ground you. Some people suggest taking deep breaths and focusing on 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, and maybe 1 you taste. This will hopefully help you feel more real.

Yes! Wow, I have experienced this exact feeling...I used to get it out in public places, usually crowded, on warmer days. It would cause me to have a panic attack. Whenever I start getting this feeling now, which is rarely, I try to calm myself by reminding myself that I am okay, I'm not going to die or throw up or pass out, I take deep breaths, think of things outside of that exact moment, general things, like what I'm going to do later that day or about a television show or an experiencein the pastor anything really as long as it causes me to not focus on that tunnel vision. Usually, the feeling begins lessening in intensitypretty quickly and disappears entirely. While it's going away, you just have to sit it out and think of other things while reminding yourself that you're fine. That works for me, anyway. Hope I could be of some help!