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Depersonalization vs Derealization - What's the difference?

depersonalization | derealization |

In psychology|lang=en terms the difference between depersonalization and derealization

is that depersonalization is (psychology) the loss of one's sense of personal identity while derealization is (psychology) the psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal, and the patient has a sense of detachment from it.

As nouns the difference between depersonalization and derealization

is that depersonalization is the act of depersonalizing or the state of being depersonalized while derealization is (psychology) the psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal, and the patient has a sense of detachment from it.

depersonalization

English

Noun

(wikipedia depersonalization)
  • the act of depersonalizing or the state of being depersonalized
    • He was in a critical state of depersonalization .
  • (psychology) the loss of one's sense of personal identity
    • His depersonalization causes a great deal of stress as he searches for an authentic personal identity.
  • (psychiatry) A feeling of being unreal, detached or unable to feel emotion
    • His severe depersonalization causes an aloof demeanor.

    derealization

    English

    Alternative forms

    * derealisation

    Noun

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  • (psychology) The psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal, and the patient has a sense of detachment from it