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*

Who has depersonalization disorder on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 6
20s 43
30s 48
40s 24
50s 20
60s 12
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 59
Female 97