4 May 2021
It is a mental illness in which the person repeatedly feels outside or distanced from their body and the environment that surrounds them, resulting in a feeling that everything is unreal as if they were living in a dream, which can cause anguish and fear affecting their quality of life.
Most people have experienced depersonalization disorders sporadically, but when they occur constantly, it is considered a pathology, which is common in people who have gone through traumatic experiences during childhood or adulthood, as well as chronic stress and panic attacks.
Some conditions can favor the presence of depersonalization disorder, such as:
Symptoms can occur during adolescence or upon entering adulthood, either due to childhood traumas or events that cause a lot of emotional stress, with the most frequent signs being:
Depersonalization disorder risks and complications:
After reviewing your symptoms and medical history, your doctor will perform a physical examination and order mental assessment tests and lab tests to help rule out other conditions and confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment for depersonalization disorder consists primarily of psychotherapy or communication therapy, and sometimes medications to treat specific symptoms.
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