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In the medical literature this is referred to as '''depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation'''). It is defined as an anomaly of self-awareness that can occur as a common result of prolonged stress or under the influence of [[hallucinogen]]ic substances, particularly [[dissociative]]s. It consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as they normally would, while having no control over a situation due to an absence of a feeling of agency.<ref>American Psychiatric Association (2004). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR (Text Revision). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN 0-89042-024-6.</ref>

During this state, one may feel that they are "on autopilot" and that the world has become vague, dreamlike, less real, or lacking in significance. Individuals who experience depersonalization feel divorced from their own personal physicality by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to the same person ~~or identity~~.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/basics/definition/con-20033401</ref> Often a person who has experienced depersonalization claims that things seem unreal or hazy during this state. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity ~~is attributed to nothing~~ which ~~gives them~~ a ~~sense of having no self~~.

During this state, one may feel that they are "on autopilot" and that the world has become vague, dreamlike, less real, or lacking in significance. Individuals who experience depersonalization feel divorced from their own personal physicality and identity by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to the same person.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/basics/definition/con-20033401</ref> Often a person who has experienced depersonalization claims that things seem unreal or hazy during this state. This is because during depersonalisation, one lacks a feeling of identity which results in being incapable of feeling present during a situation.

It is perfectly normal for people to slip into this state temporarily without realizing it. For example many people often note that they enter a detached state of autopilot during stressful ~~situaions~~ or when performing monotonous or routine tasks such as driving. Though degrees of depersonalization can happen to anyone ~~who is subject to temporary anxiety or stress~~, chronic depersonalization is more related to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress or anxiety.

It is perfectly normal for many people to slip into this state temporarily, often without even realizing it. For example many people often note that they enter a detached state of autopilot during stressful situations or when performing monotonous routine tasks such as driving. Though degrees of temporary depersonalization can happen to anyone, chronic depersonalization is more related to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress or anxiety.

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 In the medical literature this is referred to as '''depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation'''). It is defined as an anomaly of self-awareness that can occur as a common result of prolonged stress or under the influence of [[hallucinogen]]ic substances, particularly [[dissociative]]s. It consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as they normally would, while having no control over a situation due to an absence of a feeling of agency.<ref>American Psychiatric Association (2004). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR (Text Revision). American Psychiatric Association. ISBN 0-89042-024-6.</ref>
-During this state, one may feel that they are "on autopilot" and that the world has become vague, dreamlike, less real, or lacking in significance. Individuals who experience depersonalization feel divorced from their own personal physicality by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to the same person or identity.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/basics/definition/con-20033401</ref> Often a person who has experienced depersonalization claims that things seem unreal or hazy during this state. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity is attributed to nothing which gives them a sense of having no self.
+During this state, one may feel that they are "on autopilot" and that the world has become vague, dreamlike, less real, or lacking in significance. Individuals who experience depersonalization feel divorced from their own personal physicality and identity by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to the same person.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/basics/definition/con-20033401</ref> Often a person who has experienced depersonalization claims that things seem unreal or hazy during this state. This is because during depersonalisation, one lacks a feeling of identity which results in being incapable of feeling present during a situation.
-It is perfectly normal for people to slip into this state temporarily without realizing it. For example many people often note that they enter a detached state of autopilot during stressful situaions or when performing monotonous or routine tasks such as driving. Though degrees of depersonalization can happen to anyone who is subject to temporary anxiety or stress, chronic depersonalization is more related to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress or anxiety.
+It is perfectly normal for many people to slip into this state temporarily, often without even realizing it. For example many people often note that they enter a detached state of autopilot during stressful situations or when performing monotonous routine tasks such as driving. Though degrees of temporary depersonalization can happen to anyone, chronic depersonalization is more related to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress or anxiety.
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