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i had covid back in november and since i have been dealing with feelings of being a stranger to myself. sometimes it gets really intense to where i feel im a person watching myself live life. and when stressed, i also deal with ocd compulsions?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
COVID 19: Some people have developed psychiatric symptoms after experiencing COVID 19 (especially those who have been in ICU or on ventilators). Far more people have been emotionally impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic in general and the lifestyle changes & health concerns it has imparted. Consider a psychological assessment to better understand and deal with this.
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Dr. Bernard Seif
Dr. Bernard Seif answered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Post COVID: In addition to Dr. Fowler's excellent response, pelase keep in mind the fact that COVID can produce neurological symptoms that we don't have much research on yet. I just read an article that said many of these clear up in a few months but please do see your doctor or a neuropsychologist and work against the OCD, which feeds on concerns like this. Peace and good health.
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Dr. Jessica Allan
Dr. Jessica Allan answered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Depersonalization : Contact a psychiatrist. Feel better soon.
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