Depersonalization-derealization disorder

Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR, DDD) be a dissociative disorder insyd wich de person get persistent anaa recurrent feelings of depersonalization den/anaa derealization. Depersonalization be described as feeling disconnected anaa detached from one ein self. Individuals fi report feeling as if dem be an outsyd observer of dema own thoughts anaa body, den often report feeling a loss of control over dema thoughts anaa actions. Derealization be described as detachment from one ein surroundings. Individuals dey experience derealization fi report perceiving de world around dem as foggy, dreamlike, surreal, den/anaa visually distorted.

Dem dey think depersonalization-derealization disorder to be caused largely by interpersonal trauma such as early childhood abuse. Adverse childhood experiences, specifically emotional abuse den neglect, na dem be linked to de development of depersonalization symptoms. Feelings of depersonalization den derealization be common from significant stress, anxiety, anaa panic attacks. Individuals fi remain insyd a depersonalized state for de duration of a typical panic attack. However, insyd sam cases, de dissociated state fi last for hours, days, weeks, anaa even months at a time. Insyd rare cases, symptoms of a single episode fi last for years.

Diagnostic criteria for depersonalization-derealization disorder dey include persistent anaa recurrent feelings of detachment from one ein mental anaa bodily processes anaa from one ein surroundings.Depersonalization Disorder, (DSM-IV 300.6, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) Dem dey make a diagnosis wen de dissociation be persistent, dey interfere plus de social anaa occupational functions of daily life, den/anaa causes marked distress insyd de patient.

Na while depersonalization-derealization disorder once be considered rare, lifetime experiences plus am dey occur insyd about 1–2% of de general population. Na de chronic form of de disorder get a reported prevalence of 0.8 to 1.9%. While brief episodes of depersonalization anaa derealization fi be common insyd de general population, de disorder only be diagnosed wen dese symptoms cause substantial distress anaa impair social, occupational, anaa oda important areas of functioning.

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Category:Dissociative disorders