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Derealization is a dissociative symptom in which the patient perceives the external environment as unreal. Patients may see walls, buildings, or other objects as changing in shape, size, or color.

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What diagnosis is likely for a person who feels detatched while engaging in self-injuring behavior?

Depersonalization disorder or dissociative identity disorder may be considered, as feeling detached from oneself while engaging in self-injuring behavior can be indicative of a dissociative disorder. It is important for the individual to seek a mental health professional for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.


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Dissociation has been used as an explanation for?

the hypnotic pain relief Fugue states, symptoms of PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder, astral projection and OBEs. When dissociating, the limbic system (the "panic" center of the brain) is suppressed by the prefrontal cortex, which moderates and regulates emotional rationality. The result is feelings of unreality and a disconnect from the "I" function of the brain and the body.


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When is Depersonalization common?

Depersonalization as a symptom (not as a disorder) is quite common in college-age populations


I think I have depersonalization depression and maybe bipolar?

If you are worried that you are suffering from depersonalization depression and bipolar disorder, you will need to see a doctor. A doctor can offer treatment.


How often is depersonalization in schizophrenia?

Depersonalization disorder is present in Schizophrenics in most cases, But Schizophrenics tend to develop Psychosis which disables them completely from reality, thus Schizophrenics are not aware nor can tell the difference between the internal and external world. Whereas individuals with Depersonalization disorder temporarly have fragmentation of reality.


What do you call someone when they abandon themselves or their personality?

Derealization and depersonalization sindrom.


What has the author Heather Nichol written?

Heather Nichol has written: 'Depersonalization'


What diagnosis is likely for a person who feels detatched while engaging in self-injuring behavior?

Depersonalization disorder or dissociative identity disorder may be considered, as feeling detached from oneself while engaging in self-injuring behavior can be indicative of a dissociative disorder. It is important for the individual to seek a mental health professional for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.


Which of these disorders involves the recurrent feeling of being detached from the mental or body processes?

depersonalization disorder


Mental illness that starts with D?

Dementia.


What are major dissociative symptoms experienced by DID patients?

The major dissociative symptoms experienced by DID patients are amnesia, depersonalization, derealization, and identity disturbances.


Can you get legal and physical custody of your child if it's other parent has Depersonalization Disorder?

That is based on each individual case depending on how severe the disorder is.


How long does depersonalization last?

There is no set period of time. I've heard cases of several hours to several months. It all depends on the situation.


What is the difference between depersonilasation and derealisation?

A chief difference is that depersonalization is usually externally focused, and derealization is usually internally focused; or, the first psychotic and the second neurotic.