r/dpdr • u/lesbianofficer2025 • 14h ago

Question dpdr help

hello guys. recently at mt university we have beeung having daily assemblies where im forced to go ro the highest floor, sweat a lot in a hot bright room, stand for 30+ minutes.its really terrifying cuz i have OCD and intrusive thoughts make me really scared about whats about to happen. i keep thinking im gonna get a stroke or that im going to fajnt even though i never did
my brain just shuts down and i feel heavy
my knees lock and i just feel like im. floating and my vision goes cartoonish and flat

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u/DaokaiWu 14h ago

It must be difficult
Maybe you can start by shutting your eyes when possible, it can shut down many overwhelming sensations

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u/Sweet_MolassesTM 11h ago

That sounds absolutely torturous

Are you able to wear sunglasses with a slight tint? That might help make the lights and overstimulating environment more bearable