Losing Sense of Reality During Meditation

Hey everyone,

I’ve been meditating regularly for a few days now, and I’ve started noticing something that’s honestly a little unsettling. Most people talk about getting distracted, losing focus, or their mind wandering during meditation, which I get is normal. But for me, it’s something different.

Sometimes, I completely lose my sense of reality while meditating. It’s like I’m not in my room anymore. I become someone else, or I feel like I’m in a totally different place—almost like I’m watching a movie that I’m in. What’s weird is that I can’t even grasp the fact that I’m supposed to be meditating or focusing on my breath. It’s like the reality of me sitting in my room is gone, and I’m fully immersed in this “other” experience.

When I eventually snap out of it, it feels disorienting. I have no idea if this is normal, am I doing something wrong? Has anyone else experienced this kind of thing? Should I just go with it, or is there a way to ground myself better so I don’t completely lose track of reality?

Any advice or similar experiences would be super helpful! Thanks in advance.