Man is not the only one to hide behind a mask—the mental disorder of depersonalization every so often hides itself behind the mask of a medical emergency—physical disorders that can prompt a trip to ...

Describing her feelings of unreality, Dorothy, a young dental assistant who is blonde, fit and an avid skier, describes a "philosophical splinter in my head." She is neither a fan of Star Wars or The ...

Many people experience a strange feeling of detachment from themselves. This is called depersonalization. It is not a delusion but a muted sense of being. Modern life's pace can increase these ...

If you've ever experienced a panic attack, you might have felt as though you were observing yourself from outside or that the world around you wasn't real. These symptoms—referred to as ...