Iâve been teasing you for a few weeks about the opportunity I had to see Jordan Rubin, author of The Makerâs Diet and survivor of near-fatal Crohnâs Disease, speak in the Grand Rapids area.
Depersonalization Disorder is typically treated through psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , to help change negative and damaging mindsets, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) , to help you gain skills for feeling more connected to yourself and your surroundings.
Many people experience brief episodes of Depersonalization or Derealization in their lives. A diagnosable disorder only exists if symptoms are persistent, not better described by another diagnosis and not only occuring when under the influence of drugs/alcohol. [3]:302, [10]