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Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself?

Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself?

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 Depersonalization, a dissociative psychological syndrome, can be incredibly destabilising. It often takes years for sufferers to identify it. Characterised by altered self-perception, individuals may feel dead, detached, or anaesthetised. They might not recognize themselves in the mirror and struggle to distinguish between reality and a dream. According to Stanford University School of Medicine, this rare phenomenon affects only 2% of the global population. This unsettling experience leads to significant anguish, anxiety, and existential questions. How does depersonalization affect daily life? Is it troubling? Is stress or anxiety the main cause of depersonalization? What should you do if you experience these symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What happens in the brain when we lie?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get brain freeze?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I influence my dreams?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 12/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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