Feeling Unreal: Depersonalization and the Loss of the Self Simeon Daphne
Feeling Unreal: Depersonalization and the Loss of the Self Simeon Daphne Feelings of depersonalization-derealization, or a sense of detachment from one's normal sense of self, are not uncommon. This…
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Feeling Unreal: Depersonalization and the Loss of the Self Simeon Daphne
Feelings of depersonalization-derealization, or a sense of detachment from one's normal sense of self, are not uncommon. This is the mind's normal dissociative reaction at work. People often describe being outside of themselves, or watching themselves as if in a movie, during "unreal" circumstances such as a car crash or other trauma.
Despite its prevalence, depersonalization is often misunderstood and is understudied compared to other conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.First published in 2006, Feeling Unreal, Depersonalization Disorder and the Loss of the Self was the first book of its kind to delve into the mysterious phenomenon of Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DDD). This protective system can go awry, however, and can be triggered by ongoing, lower-level stresses, childhood neglect, or certain drugs. This fully revised and updated edition