There are several causes of derealization. This phenomenon can be related to many things and other bodily conditions whether psychological or physical in nature. Listed below are some of the most common reasons why some people experience the symptoms of derealization.
• Anxiety
By noodle
“I have been having derealisation episodes for three months now. It strated three days after I have felt serve anxiety. It was a vicious cycle because anxiety started the derealisation and then when I get the symptoms of derealisation, it made me feel anxious which in turn resulted to more derealization. It really was a painful struggle because of that cycle.”
• Stress
by Saleh
“All my derealization symptoms stated when I had a rough patch with me and my girlfriend’s relationship. The stress from constant worrying and emotional pain was the culprit for my attacks.”
• Sleep deprivation
By manykitties2
“From personal experience, I can really say that sleep deprivation could cause derealisation. I work a full time job along with school so I barely get decent sleep. After a semester of this routine, I felt really sick and see things as blurred and oddly far away.”
• Trauma or injury to the head
by SleeplessKitten
“As a derealization sufferer for a year and 11 months to date, I can say that all these started from an event where I fell down. After the fall, my head was spinning and my vision was blurred. My head hurt so much and I could not even walk. The next thing I remember is being in a ambulance on the way to the hospital. After that incident, derealisation comes especially if I feel like another fall or accident will make my condition even worse.”
• Depression
by fafafancy
“This year, I began to smoke excessively due to the depression and stress over a bad breakup. Suddenly, things became unreal and blurry. It was scary and felt like I had drugs running through my body even though it’s not. I hate that feeling and I just want to go back to reality once again.”
• History of abuse
by Natasha1981
“Ever since I was young, I have already experienced these derealisation symptoms. I was abused as a child by my parents, peers and even teachers. At 13, I was sexually assaulted. I believe this was the cause of all my derealization.”
• Epilepsy
• Excess of caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants
• Psychedelic drugs and cannabis
• Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Most common derealization causes are:
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Sleep deprivation
• Trauma or injury to the head
• Depression
• History of abuse
• Epilepsy
• Excess of caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants
• Psychedelic drugs and cannabis
• Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
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