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<onlyinclude>'''Depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation''') can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as one normally would, while having no control over a situation. It can occur under the influence of [[hallucinogen]]ic substances, particularly [[dissociative]]s, and may persist for some time after sobriety.<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, the affected person may feel that he or she is "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 no longer sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as 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 seems unreal, distant or hazy.

<onlyinclude>'''Depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation''') can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as one normally would, while having no control over a situation. It can occur under the influence of [[hallucinogen]]ic substances, particularly [[dissociative]]s, and may persist for some time after sobriety.<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, the affected person may feel that he or she is "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 no longer sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as 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 seems unreal, distant or hazy. Depersonalization can sometimes be distressing to the user, who may become disoriented by the loss of a sense that their self is the origin of their thoughts and actions. However, it does not have to be an inherently negative altered state of awareness, as it does not directly affect one's emotions or thought patterns.

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.

In psychology, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is identified as "depersonalization disorder" and is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. While degrees of depersonalization are common and can happen temporarily 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.

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.

Within the context of [[identity alteration|identity altering]] effects, depersonalization can be considered as being at the opposite end of the identity spectrum relative to states of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. This is because during depersonalisation, a person senses and attributes their identity to nothing, giving a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one senses and attributes their identity to everything, giving a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.

This state of mind 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.

This state of mind is commonly associated with and occurs along side of a very similar psychological disorder known as [[derealization]]. While depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, derealization is a perception of the unreality of the outside world.

Depersonalization is most commonly induced under the influence of [[moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], [[DCK]], and [[3-MeO-PCP]]. However, it may also occur on other types of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[deliriant|deliriants]], and [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids~~]]. This holds particularly true during states of accompanying [[anxiety~~]].</onlyinclude>

Depersonalization is a particularly common accompanying effect during states of hallucinogen induced [[anxiety]]. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], [[DCK]], and [[3-MeO-PCP]]. However, it may also occur on other types of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[deliriant|deliriants]], and [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]].</onlyinclude>

===Psychoactive substances===

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-<onlyinclude>'''Depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation''') can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as one normally would, while having no control over a situation. It can occur under the influence of [[hallucinogen]]ic substances, particularly [[dissociative]]s, and may persist for some time after sobriety.<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, the affected person may feel that he or she is "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 no longer sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as 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 seems unreal, distant or hazy.
+<onlyinclude>'''Depersonalization''' (or '''depersonalisation''') can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as one normally would, while having no control over a situation. It can occur under the influence of [[hallucinogen]]ic substances, particularly [[dissociative]]s, and may persist for some time after sobriety.<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, the affected person may feel that he or she is "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 no longer sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as 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 seems unreal, distant or hazy. Depersonalization can sometimes be distressing to the user, who may become disoriented by the loss of a sense that their self is the origin of their thoughts and actions. However, it does not have to be an inherently negative altered state of awareness, as it does not directly affect one's emotions or thought patterns.
-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.
+In psychology, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is identified as "depersonalization disorder" and is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. While degrees of depersonalization are common and can happen temporarily 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.
-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.
+Within the context of [[identity alteration|identity altering]] effects, depersonalization can be considered as being at the opposite end of the identity spectrum relative to states of [[unity and interconnectedness]]. This is because during depersonalisation, a person senses and attributes their identity to nothing, giving a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one senses and attributes their identity to everything, giving a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.
-This state of mind 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.
+This state of mind is commonly associated with and occurs along side of a very similar psychological disorder known as [[derealization]]. While depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, derealization is a perception of the unreality of the outside world.
-Depersonalization is most commonly induced under the influence of [[moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], [[DCK]], and [[3-MeO-PCP]]. However, it may also occur on other types of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[deliriant|deliriants]], and [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]]. This holds particularly true during states of accompanying [[anxiety]].</onlyinclude>
+Depersonalization is a particularly common accompanying effect during states of hallucinogen induced [[anxiety]]. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds such as [[ketamine]], [[MXE]], [[DCK]], and [[3-MeO-PCP]]. However, it may also occur on other types of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogens]] such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[deliriant|deliriants]], and [[cannabinoid|cannabinoids]].</onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===