Depersonalization disorder, feelings Like Living In Dreams

News Health Articles - Depersonalization disorder, feelings Like Living In Dreams. Depersonalization disorder (depersonalization disorder) occurs when a person continually or repeatedly have the feeling that things around it is not real. Or when it has a feeling that can observe ourselves from outside the body itself. Feelings of depersonalization can be very annoying and may feel like losing a grip on reality or living in a dream.



Many people have the experience of depersonalization through at some point of life. But when the feelings of depersonalization continues to occur, or never really stopped. Then it is considered a depersonalization disorder. Depersonalization disorder is more common in people who have had traumatic experiences. Depersonalization disorder can be severe and may interfere with relationships with people around, jobs and other daily activities. Treatment for depersonalization disorder, including medications and psychotherapy.

Cause

Feelings of depersonalization may occur:
1. Starting with no obvious trigger
2. Begins after the events of life-threatening, such as an accident or assault
3. Fueled by fear having an experience of depersonalization

With depersonalization disorder, feelings of depersonalization is not directly caused by drugs, alcohol, or medical condition. However, depersonalization may be triggered by stress or trauma, and it often occurs along with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia. In some cases, it starts suddenly for no apparent reason. While the exact cause of depersonalization disorder is uncertain. However, it seems to be linked to an imbalance of certain brain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters).

Symptom

Depersonalization disorder symptoms can include, among others:
1. Constantly or repeatedly have the feeling that you are an outside observer of your mind, your body, or part of your body
2. Numbness of sensory responses in response to environmental response around
3. Feeling like a robot or a feeling like living in a dream or in a movie
4. Sensation that can not control the action, including talking
5. Consciousness is feeling, and not a reality

Treatment

Treatment of depersonalization disorder may include, among others:

1. Psychological counseling
Psychological counseling to help patients understand why depersonalization occurs and trains patients to stop worrying about the symptoms that occur. Depersonalization disorder can also be improved when counseling to help with other psychological conditions, such as depression.

2. Drugs
Although no specific drug has been approved to treat depersonalization disorder. However, a number of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety can also help the condition of depersonalization disorder. Some examples that have been shown to relieve symptoms include:
1. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
2. Clomipramine (Anafranil)
3. Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Sources: MayoClinic