What is depersonalization disorder?
Depersonalization disorder is marked by periods of feeling disconnected or detached from one’s body and thoughts. It is sometimes described as feeling like being in a dream or observing one's body from the outside. People with this disorder realize that things are not as they appear.
How do members experience depersonalization disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with depersonalization disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for depersonalization disorder*
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Who has depersonalization disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 14 | |
| 20s | 47 | |
| 30s | 55 | |
| 40s | 26 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 64 | |
| Female | 112 |
Talk to people with depersonalization disorder
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members say they have this condition