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"Struggling to Understand This: What Tips Can Help Me Make Sense of It and Avoid Going Crazy?"

Anxiety can cause feelings of losing control or "going crazy," but it does not mean one is actually losing their sanity.

Depersonalization-derealization disorder involves feelings of detachment or unreality, which may be mistaken for "going crazy."

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that makes someone question their own sanity, often by denying their perception of reality.

The phrase "going crazy" can be a response to emotions or behaviors caused by shame.

Reality exercises can help manage symptoms of anxiety, depersonalization-derealization disorder, and other mental health conditions.

Journaling and staying connected with others may improve mental health and prevent feelings of isolation.

Substance-induced psychosis is a common cause of psychosis, especially due to the use of illicit drugs such as marijuana, hallucinogens, and amphetamines.

Anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, are often associated with the fear of going crazy.

Severe and chronic anxiety can make a person feel like they are "going crazy" or losing control.

Different types of anxiety cause different types of "crazy" feelings, so knowing one's anxiety type matters.

The fight or flight stress response can trigger symptoms such as racing thoughts, feelings of danger, or difficulty concentrating.

Feeling overwhelmed or stressed, as if one is losing their grip on reality, may be a symptom of depersonalization-derealization disorder.

The term "gaslighting" comes from the 1940 and 1944 films "Gas Light," in which a husband manipulates his wife to make her think she's going insane.

Reality exercises may include grounding techniques, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive restructuring.

Panic attacks may involve symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, trembling, and feeling of choking or smothering.

The fear of going crazy is often associated with the fear of losing control or becoming mentally ill.

The fight or flight stress response is an evolutionary mechanism designed to help humans respond to threats.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

Substance-induced psychosis may involve symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Feeling like one is "going crazy" may be a symptom of depersonalization-derealization disorder, a condition that involves feelings of detachment or unreality.

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