Depersonalization, Derealization and Panic Disorder

According to the DSM-IV-TR, depersonalization and derealization can be symptoms of a panic attack. If you have panic disorder and experience episodes of depersonalization and/or derealization, you’re likely to wonder:

• “Am I going crazy?”
• “Do I have some grave illness?”
• “Am I dying?”

The answers to these questions are no, no and absolutely not. Though quite disturbing, the symptoms of anxiety-related depersonalization and derealization are actually not thought to be dangerous. Find out more about these troubling symptoms and what treatments are shown to provide relief.

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