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MENTAL MODEL · M4170

Depersonalization

Depersonalization
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

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In psychiatry, depersonalization is a dissociative phenomenon characterized by a subjective feeling of detachment from oneself, manifesting as a sense of disconnection from one's thoughts, emotions, sensations, or actions, and often accompanied by a feeling of observing oneself from an external perspective. Those affected often feel as though they are observing the world from a distance, as if separated by a glass wall, and may experience a sense of unreality regarding their own body or emotions.

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In psychiatry, depersonalization is a dissociative phenomenon characterized by a subjective feeling of detachment from oneself, manifesting as a sense of disconnection from one's thoughts, emotions, sensations, or actions, and often accompanied by a feeling of observing oneself from an external perspective. Those affected often feel as though they are observing the world from a distance, as if separated by a glass wall, and may experience a sense of unreality regarding their own body or emotions.

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A dissociative experience in which an individual feels detached from their own thoughts, body, or emotions, as if observing themselves from outside, often accompanied by altered perception of reality; it is typically a symptom of stress or mental disorders, not an active strategy.

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