Individuals experiencing depersonalization report a profound "split" between an observing self and an acting self. Key manifestations include:
: Unlike psychosis, individuals with depersonalization remain aware that their perceptions are internal and do not reflect objective reality. Causes and Prevalence The Prevalence of Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder Depersonalization (1.13 GB)
: Visual or tactile distortions, such as objects appearing flat or sounds seeming distant. sometimes described as feeling "behind glass".
: Feeling disconnected from physical sensations or parts of the body, sometimes described as feeling "behind glass". Depersonalization (1.13 GB)