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Derealization is defined in the DSM-V (dsm 5) as "Experiences of unreality or detachment with respect to surroundings (e.g., individuals or objects are experienced as unreal, dreamlike, foggy, lifeless, or visually distorted)." derealization is considered to be a type of disassociation, often those who are experiencing derealization feel like the world is fake or simulated in some way. paragraphs can lose their meaning when one is derealizing, it can feel like the there is no meaning in the paragraph, and there are just words that are jumbled together and don't mean anything
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'''Derealization''' is a type of [[dissociation]] that includes feelings of being detached from the world or things around oneself, or a foggy or distorted world. It's described in various ways, such as feeling like a mech pilot in ones own body.
 
Like other forms of dissociation, derealization is not specific to [[Plurality|plural systems]]. In a plurality context though, it can often coincide with [[blending]].
 
In the ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition'' (DSM-V), derealization is defined as:<blockquote>Experiences of unreality or detachment with respect to surroundings (e.g., individuals or objects are experienced as unreal, dreamlike, foggy, lifeless, or visually distorted).</blockquote>
 
== Related Terms ==
[[Dissociation]] is an umbrella term that includes derealization.

Revision as of 22:57, 31 January 2021

derealization ( n.)
Other formsderealizing (v.)
Applies tosystems, headmates
OriginPsychiatric Term

Derealization is a type of dissociation that includes feelings of being detached from the world or things around oneself, or a foggy or distorted world. It's described in various ways, such as feeling like a mech pilot in ones own body.

Like other forms of dissociation, derealization is not specific to plural systems. In a plurality context though, it can often coincide with blending.

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V), derealization is defined as:

Experiences of unreality or detachment with respect to surroundings (e.g., individuals or objects are experienced as unreal, dreamlike, foggy, lifeless, or visually distorted).

Related Terms

Dissociation is an umbrella term that includes derealization.