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  • According to psychnet-uk.com, depersonalization disorder affects emotions and behavior. Those experiencing depersonalization feel a loss of their own perceived sense of reality.

    Cause

    Depersonalization has not been studied widely enough to pinpoint an exact cause. According to psychnet-uk.com, while there is no real identifiable cause, many think a life-threatening experience can lead to depersonalization.

    Symptoms

    Those experiencing depersonalization disorder will feel a recurring detachment from their own body and mind. Throughout a patient's battle with depersonalization, he will know that reality is intact but cannot explain why it cannot be comprehended.

    Potential

    Depersonalization disorder has serious potential to disrupt a person's social and professional world if left untreated.

    Identification

    The clinician has to make sure the patient is not suffering from another mental illness that has similar symptoms such as schizophrenia and panic disorder.

    Treatment

    Behavior therapy and hypnosis have been successful in treating depersonalization.

    Source:

    Psychnet-uk.com

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