Depersonalisation

usgb/ˌdiːpɚsəˌnəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun

Depersonalisation is a dissociative experience where a person feels detached from their body or thoughts, as if they are observing themselves from outside.

After the traumatic event, she experienced feelings of depersonalisation, as if she were watching herself from afar.
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feeling of detachment, dissociative state, psychological disorder

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Literary

Describes experiences that involve detachment from reality

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In literature, characters may describe depersonalisation to convey emotional pain.
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Psychological

Common symptom in mental health disorders

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Depersonalisation is often discussed in the context of anxiety and PTSD.
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Clinical

Used in psychiatric evaluations

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Clinicians often assess for depersonalisation in patients during therapy.
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