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Psychiatric Disorders


 

Depersonalization Disorder

 

Category


Dissociative Disorders

 

Etiology


As with other disorders in this category, an acute stressor is often the precursor to onset.

 

Symptoms


This disorder is characterized by feelings of unreality, that your body does not belong to you, or that you are constantly in a dreamlike state.

 

Treatment


The disorder will typically dissipate on its own after a period of time. Therapy can be helpful to strengthen coping skills.

 

Prognosis


Prognosis is very good.

 

 

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