stages
what are the stages in depersonalization/derealization disorder?
vital, allopsychic, somatopsychis and autopsychic
what is depersonalization
the phenomenon of feeling as if you exist outside your body or a general detachment from your body.
symptoms of depersonalization include(2):
feeling detached and disconnected from your physical body, yourself, or thoughts, as if you were an outside observer.
feeling emotionally and physically numb.
if you find yourself obsessing over unreal experiences you should ____ (stop/continue)
stop, distract yourself
what is the name of the bodily system that is associated with depersonalization/derealization disorder
cortico-limbic brain system
selfsence of awareness of vital ego or of body perception
vital
what is derealization
dreamlike quality that makes a person feel as if their external environment isn’t real.
symptoms of derealization include(2):
feeling like you're in a dream or a movie and detached from the outside world as if in a fog or looking through a glass barrier.
distortions in the surroundings, time perception, space, and distance.
if you are participating in acitivities you should ____ (stop/continue)
continue, for distraction
what parts of the brain associate with depersonalization/derealization disorder
amygdala, anterior cingulate cortex, and prefrontal structures
derealization, external reality seems changed, unreal, distant
allopsychic
possible ways to get this disorder
genetically/environmental
what can cause these symptoms(situation)
Severe trauma or abuse during childhood or as an adult.
Extreme stress in personal or work situations.
Prolonged depression or anxiety.
Illicit substance use.
what is the purpose of playing loud music and holding something cold
grounds you in reality using your five senses
the portion of the brain located on the anteriormost portion of the frontal lobe, occupying portions of all three surfaces of the frontal lobe
prefrontal structures
lack of body ownership feelings, feelings of disembodiment, which can range from a non-specific feeling of not being in the body to out-of-body experiences and autoscopic hallucinations.
somatopsychis
treatments
talking therapy
can genetics cause this disorder
yes
if you are experiencing negative emotions you should address negative feelings and figure out the causes of your symptoms. (true/false)
true
major processing center for emotions.
amyglada
unfamiliarity of the self in terms of sensation of being an outside observer of one's mental process, not being “in charge” of their own behavior or mental processes
autopsychic
how long do derealization periods last
For some, the state lasts only a few seconds, while for others, it is ongoing or so frequent that it becomes disruptive to daily life.
treatment other than therapy
antidepressants, mood stabilizers, meditation, breathing exercises
how should you talk about experiences in therapy to ease this disorder and symptoms
using specific words
has been implicated in several complex cognitive functions, such as empathy, impulse control, emotion, and decision-making.
anterior cingulate cortex