Depersonalization-derealization disorder

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Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR) is a dissociative disorder in which the person experiences or has persistent or recurrent feelings of depersonalization or derealization. Depersonalization is a feeling of being disconnected or detached from oneself. Individuals may report feeling as if they are an outside observer of their own thoughts or body, and often report feeling a loss of control over their thoughts or actions. Derealization is described as detachment from one's surroundings. Individuals experiencing derealization may report perceiving the world around them as foggy, dreamlike, surreal, detached or visually distorted. Depersonalization-derealization disorder is thought to be caused largely by interpersonal trauma such as early childhood abuse or intense amounts of trauma experienced within a short period of time. Adverse childhood experiences, specifically emotional abuse and neglect, have been linked to the development of depersonalization symptoms. Feelings of depersonalization...

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