Depersonalization and Derealization

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:01 pm

What is this difference? This morning I must have experienced one or the other.

I woke up from a very deep sleep feeling slighlty depressed and anxious. Then I got this sensation like I wasn't in my body. I was awake doing things I need to/usually do in the morning like brushing my teeth and dressing for work. I was cognizant (sp) of my surroundings and where I had to go--the bus stop. But all during this time including the bus ride--we're talking almost 2 hours--I felt depersonalized/derealized.

Based on this description which "de" did I have?
Thanks.

Holly J · Post by **Holly J** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:02 pm

"Depersonalization is an 'alteration' in the perception or experience of the self so that one feels 'detached' from, and as if one is an 'outside' observer of, one's mental processes or body. A feeling of watching oneself act, while having no control over a situation."

I think it sounds like depersonalization. Derealization is more like the outside world feels strange and unfamiliar. I get both for sure! If I am wrong , someone please correct me. Im sorry you felt that way. I totally and completely feel you. I had those feelings today , In fact. I just floated with it and it doesnt last as long

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:29 pm

Just checking before I am off to work.

Holly J, from your description it sounds like yesterady morning's occurence--exactly 24 hrs ago--was depersonalization. Thanks for the reply.

Happy 4th!!

Holly J · Post by **Holly J** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:23 am

your welcome! And yes i thought it sounded just like DP too. i hate DP and DR. I dunno which one is worse,really.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:02 am

Holly J,

They both sound unpleasant. That morning was definitely unpleasant for a few hours.