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103: When You Feel Disconnected from Yourself and Reality: What's Really Happening in Postpartum

103: When You Feel Disconnected from Yourself and Reality: What's Really Happening in Postpartum

Update: 2025-05-16
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Have you ever felt like you were floating outside your body... or like the world around you wasn’t real? Those strange, scary sensations are known as depersonalization and derealization, and they’re more common in postpartum anxiety and OCD than you might think.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through what these symptoms are, why they happen, and what to do when they hit you hard. The answer probably isn’t what you’d expect, but it is what actually works.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

  • What depersonalization and derealization feel like in real life

  • How these sensations connect to postpartum anxiety and OCD

  • Why trying to "snap out of it" only fuels the fear

  • What to do instead when you feel detached from yourself or your surroundings

  • Why this experience doesn’t mean you’re broken and why there’s real hope for healing

If you’ve been silently struggling with feeling “off,” disconnected, or unsure if you’re losing your grip, this episode is for you. You’re not alone. And there’s a path forward.


Take Action:If you’re stuck in postpartum anxiety or OCD and want Christ-centered support, schedule a free 30-minute Breakthrough Call to get clarity and a step-by-step plan at https://l.bttr.to/JhHzw

Still have questions or need a word of encouragement? Text me directly at 404-692-3754. I’d love to hear from you.


Disclaimer:This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for professional medical advice.

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103: When You Feel Disconnected from Yourself and Reality: What's Really Happening in Postpartum

103: When You Feel Disconnected from Yourself and Reality: What's Really Happening in Postpartum

Arielle Wozniak