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Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
This disorder is defined by persistent or recurring experiences of depersonalization, which is a sense of detachment from oneself, and/or derealization, a feeling of unfamiliarity with the surrounding world.
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A client describes a recurring and distressing experience of feeling like they are an outside observer of their own thoughts and body, as if they are watching a movie of their life. They also report that the world around them sometimes feels unreal or dreamlike. The client does not report significant memory loss or the presence of alternate identities. Based on this specific set of symptoms, which of the following is the most likely classification for their experience?
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A client describes their recent experiences to a therapist, stating, "It often feels like I'm floating above myself, watching my own life like a movie. At the same time, my office, a place I've worked for years, suddenly seems fake and unfamiliar, like a set from a play." Which of the following statements best breaks down the components of the client's reported experience?