depersonalizationlike
Depersonalizationlike is a term used to describe experiences that resemble depersonalization and related derealization but fall short of constituting a formal depersonalization-derealization disorder or are brief and reversible. These experiences may be reported as a sense of detachment from oneself, as if observing one’s thoughts, feelings, or body from outside, or as a surrounding world that feels unreal or dreamlike. People may also notice emotional numbness, time distortions, or a sensation of automatic or mechanical behavior during the experience.
The presentation is often transient, lasting seconds to hours, but can recur. Triggers frequently include stress,
Evaluation typically involves clinical history and risk assessment to distinguish depersonalizationlike experiences from other causes of
Treatment focuses on addressing triggers and associated conditions. Education and grounding techniques can help reduce distress