Definately you should talk to some one. I have no background to give any advice other than if there is something wrong let somebody know. Even if it is just a bunch or strangers on a triathlon website.

that is odd. any other weird stuff occur - shakes, lightheaded. what "cured" your condition?

Consider the advise already given and also consider going to an MD. It is a positive step.

Prayers 4u

Well, I cant get an appointment to see a psychologist until December 7th. I tried to get an appt. with the doctor but the woman on the phone would not let me make an appointment with my doctor and told me i need to go to the emergency room. I dont think its THAT serious.

I still feel like im living in a dream. Its almost like my soul left my body and im just a body moving around. When i am deeply engrossed in an activity it seems to not be as bad but i just wish it would go away. when it happened really bad that day i was running i didnt really recognize where i was kinda i was rolling on the grass screaming. I dont want to live with this i hope they will give me a magic pill to make this go away.

Well i havent ran in 7 days now or went to the pool so i hope i havent lost too much fitness. i want to get back into training but not until i know i wont freak out or go crazy.

From what you're describing, sounds like your feeling depressed. (Just wondering...are you a student at Ball State?) I know the weather is changing up there, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common occurance during this time of year...I know how dreary it can be during the winter in Indiana! The holidays also stir up feelings for lots of people.

You've made some interesting comments that need to be addressed....seeing a therapist will help you deal with what's going on in your life. In the meantime, like I tell my clients: exercise is the BEST anti-depressant. The chemical reactions that occur in your brain during exercise are similar to medication...and I'd rather be medication-free if possible. I know its difficult to get out there when you'd rather sleep, so kick yourself in the butt and keep moving...even if its shorter than your normal workout. Do your best to keep a regular routine and find someone to talk to until you can see the therapist (which, btw, if you're at the college, there should be counselors available).

PM me if you have more specific questions or concerns...

I have heard of artificial sweetners affecting people that way. My mom had issues with that. She had a disconected feeling. It could also be another food allergy. if you suspect that see a regular doctor

If you are going through a tough time emotionally and get that disconnected feeling you might be having a nervous breakdown.

I went thru some emotional issues a few years back and I had times I felt disconnected as well. I was not eating properly which contributed to it. I went to see a doctor and he worked with me to deal with my physical issues, and actually got me started on running to deal with my stressful situation.

Then I started counseling, which I stayed with for about 4 years. The combination of counseling, running and eating better really helped me.

Good luck :D

i couldnt stop freaking out last night and my parents freaked and took me to the ER. some thanksgiving. anyway i am seeing a psychologist now and they said it was serious that i saw someone. I was freaking out not realizaing where i was and i kept asking if i was really there.

So they want to give me a medication and im supposed to go back today. they said it was something more than a panic attack and i had an issues with OCD and anxiety. Well they didnt tell me what is wrong yet. But i just realized i do constantly think about what i have to do in a day a hundred million times. And about my workouts.

Im majoring in exercise science and taking a sport psychology class. We were talking about personality and sport and i remember the professor saying something about people being prone to exercise addiction and overtraining were endurance athletes . Do you guys think thats true? and does anyone else think they have a mild case of OCD? I mean do you think endurance athletes are most at risk of developing OCD or not?
I thought it was only normal to obsess about my workout if i train 2 hours a day? I mean whats the difference then between a professional who constantly thinks about it versus an amateur? :S

OH well im interested to know.

I'm glad you got some help asap...I hope everything works out. Take care of yourself.

sourbubblegum1-

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems. I know that with school and training and life it is easy to get stressed out and be over-sensitive to stress. I use to have panic attacks while I was working and going to school it made me mad, nervous and I lost confidence. But I did things to change my life and I looked at life with a more relaxed less serious attitude. (i tried pills once but didn't like the way I felt)

And with the recent passing of my mom and grandfather I am starting to realize that getting an A in a graduate school class is less important to me than enjoying and living my life.

It is impossible to know what you are feeling or going through or what your condition is but with someone who has a BA in Behavioral Psychology and worked in the field a lot before I got into business. It sounds like what you have is treatable.

Just take a deep breathe and know that everything is going to be alright.

-Mat

This almost sounds like you're entering "the zone"...that endurance high where you're dis-connected and everything just grooves.

Then again, if the docs seem to think it's a more serious issue, than I'd listen to them over a hack forum poster like me!

Hope everything is improving for you.

hak

thanks everyone. i am seeing a psychologist now and they told me it is depersonalization. The problem has not went away yet but i am happy to have found an answer and i atleast can benefit from some kind of medication.