Depersonalization as a Symptom of Mental Illness
Almost everyone has had the feeling that they’re watching themselves. Sometimes when you’re tired or stressed, you can experience the sensation you’re watching yourself from outside your body or not in control of your movements. When this feeling persists or makes it difficult for you to function, it is called depersonalization. This is a real disorder, and it can be frightening for the person suffering it and their loved ones. Depersonalization Definition Depersonalization is a psychiatric phenomenon that may result from stress or traumatic incidents, especially early in life. When it occurs at a clinically significant level, it is categorized as [...]