Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Understanding DPDR: What it is, Why it Happens & How to Find Your Way Back

9 Page Handout

You Will Receive:

• What is Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?

• DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

• Depersonalization vs. Derealization: In Their Own Words

• The Dissociation Spectrum: Where DPDR Sits

• The Lived Experience of DPDR

• Triggers, Risk Factors & Associated Conditions

• Neurobiology: Why the Brain Does This

• Co-Occurring Conditions

• DPDR vs. Psychosis vs. Panic Disorder: Critical Distinctions

• Evidence-Based Treatment for DPDR

• Coping & Grounding Skills

• Clinical Considerations & Supporting Someone with DPDR