Posted by Elle2021 on March 28, 2004, at 4:43:50
In reply to Re: Computer Sceen and Depersonalization, posted by obSession on March 26, 2004, at 16:50:57
> ive heard depersonilization is when u go through brief seconds or moments from neurosis to psychosis but u arent psychotic , i would chose to rather not believe this , wat do u people think
According to my therapist, a depersonalization/derealization episode usually is started because of anxiety. She said it's a way of escaping something that is going on; it's a coping mechanism. I had a lengthy discussion with her over it and she assured me I wasn't going crazy! :) Thankfully! So I don't believe the person is psychotic, as psychotic would mean that the person is experiencing a loss of contact with reality. When I depersonalize I don't lose contact with reality, I'm just not "there." If that makes sense??
Elle
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