What Is Depersonalization?
3. Distress
As mentioned, the experiences can be very distressing for patients. The condition is rare in older people and the very young, although it is more common in teenagers and young adults. The patient is usually aware that what they are feeling is a symptom and not reality, and patients will often find it difficult to explain the sensation.
Many patients with the condition will begin to feel concerned about their mental well-being, and they may frequently have concerns about what is real and whether they even exist. The condition is often group with derealization which is a similar condition.
Advertisement
