The Silent Symptoms Of Anxiety & Anxiety Attacks

Suddenly Going Quiet Or Zoning Out

One common silent sign of an anxiety attack is suddenly going quiet or zoning out. When an individual has a panic or anxiety attack, they may experience psychiatric symptoms called derealization and depersonalization. With depersonalization, a patient feels like they've become detached from their body. It's a dissociative symptom that might make someone feel as though they're observing their body from a distance or like they exist at the bottom of a deep well. With derealization, a patient feels like they've become detached from their immediate surroundings. They might feel disconnected from their current environment or those around them, even if they are close family and friends. When derealization or depersonalization occur, individuals might detach from the current conversation by going quiet. They might zone out and seem less responsive to stimuli around them.

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