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<onlyinclude>'''Depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation''') can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that can occur 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.<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 often feel divorced from their own personal physicality by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to a person or identity.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/basics/definition/con-20033401</ref> It is often claimed by people who have depersonalization that reality seem unreal, distant or hazy.

In ~~a medical context~~, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is referred to as "depersonalization disorder"~~, which~~ is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. Though degrees of depersonalization and derealization are common and can temporarily happen to anyone who is subject to an anxiety or stress provoking situation, chronic depersonalization is more common within individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress and anxiety.

In psychology, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is referred to as "depersonalization disorder" and is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. Though degrees of depersonalization and derealization are common and can temporarily happen to anyone who is subject to an anxiety or stress provoking situation, chronic depersonalization is more common within individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress and anxiety.

~~Depersonalization~~ can be considered as the opposite ~~state~~ of ~~mind~~ in comparison to ~~a feeling~~ of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity is attributed to nothing which gives them a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one's identity is attributed to everything which gives them a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.

Within the context of [[identity alteration|identity altering]] effects, depersonalization can be considered as being at the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison to states of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity is attributed to nothing which gives them a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one's identity is attributed to everything which gives them a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.

A similar ~~experience with its own associated~~ psychological disorder is known as [[derealization]]. The difference between these two states is that that depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, while derealization is unreality of the outside world.</onlyinclude>

Depersonalization is commonly associated with and occurs along side of a very similar psychological disorder known as [[derealization]]. The difference between these two states is that that depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, while derealization is unreality of the outside world.</onlyinclude>

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 <onlyinclude>'''Depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation''') can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that can occur 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.<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 often feel divorced from their own personal physicality by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to a person or identity.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/basics/definition/con-20033401</ref> It is often claimed by people who have depersonalization that reality seem unreal, distant or hazy.
-In a medical context, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is referred to as "depersonalization disorder", which is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. Though degrees of depersonalization and derealization are common and can temporarily happen to anyone who is subject to an anxiety or stress provoking situation, chronic depersonalization is more common within individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress and anxiety.
+In psychology, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is referred to as "depersonalization disorder" and is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. Though degrees of depersonalization and derealization are common and can temporarily happen to anyone who is subject to an anxiety or stress provoking situation, chronic depersonalization is more common within individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress and anxiety.
-Depersonalization can be considered as the opposite state of mind in comparison to a feeling of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity is attributed to nothing which gives them a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one's identity is attributed to everything which gives them a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.
+Within the context of [[identity alteration|identity altering]] effects, depersonalization can be considered as being at the opposite end of the spectrum  in comparison to states of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity is attributed to nothing which gives them a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one's identity is attributed to everything which gives them a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.
-A similar experience with its own associated psychological disorder is known as [[derealization]]. The difference between these two states is that that depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, while derealization is unreality of the outside world.</onlyinclude>
+Depersonalization is commonly associated with and occurs along side of a very similar psychological disorder known as [[derealization]]. The difference between these two states is that that depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, while derealization is unreality of the outside world.</onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===