This article originally appeared in the April 2007 issue of ELLE. There are many analogies Sandy Gale uses to describe her affliction: It's as if she is separated from others by an invisible barrier, ...

Depersonalization is a common symptom of schizophrenia. Depersonalization-derealization disorder, which also involves a related form of dissociation called derealization, affects about 16 percent of ...

Ever felt like you’re watching your own life from the outside, like a movie you never auditioned for? You go through the motions—eating, working, talking—but everything feels foggy, distant, and ...

Depersonalization disorder, often referred to as depersonalization-derealization disorder, is marked by periods of feeling disconnected or detached from one's body and thoughts (depersonalization).

Dissociation and depersonalization are when a person feels disconnected from their surroundings. Dissociating may feel like an out-of-body experience or a separation from the current situation.

Depersonalization can be a symptom of schizophrenia but feeling disconnected from your sense of self doesn’t mean you’re developing a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Schizophrenia is a progressive, ...

Every day, the media brings more stories about the benefits of marijuana. Impressive, convincing, and encouraging. Almost every day, my practice brings a different story—about the serious disorder of ...

Describing her feelings of unreality, Dorothy, a young dental assistant who is blonde, fit and an avid skier, describes a "philosophical splinter in my head." She is neither a fan of Star Wars or The ...