<p>Lately, there is a lot of information on the psychological, experiential and behavioral aspects of DP/DR. </p>

<p>(I find it most interesting as many have described it as having one foot in the spiritual realm and the other in this.)</p>

<p>When is it defined as an experience and what is the criteria that makes it a disorder?</p>

<p>As a disorder how is DP/DR described from a scientific neurological point of view?</p>

<p>Is some part of the brain damaged?</p>

<p>How is it physically similar to other disorders or issues (stroke, epilepsy)?</p>

<p>What methods directly or indirectly reverse the changes caused by it?</p>

<p>Why is this considered a relatively "new disorder" as I am sure it has been experienced in past decades?</p>

<p>Is it possible many have it and don't know it, as it appears there is a lot of subjectivity in defining it?</p>

<p>Any information is greatly appreciated.</p>

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I think it's important to differentiate between "DP/DR" and "DP/DR Disorder".  Dissociation (in the form of DP/DR) can be a powerful coping mechanism (and healthy at that - e.g. some meditations).  Not to mention, the label "DP/DR" gives no indication as to the "quality" of the dissociation, nor the degree to which one becomes dissociated with a particular aspect of self/reality.  That said, good question!
BenCole
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@caseyr547: I think I am asking about the disorder....although I thought as soon as it was experienced, it was a disorder in the person.
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FYI -giving this bounty to @caseyr547 but will need to wait 23 hrs.
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What is depersonalization and derealization disorder from a neurological point of view?
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# What is depersonalization and derealization disorder from a neurological point of view?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-01-27)

Lately, there is a lot of information on the psychological, experiential and behavioral aspects of DP/DR.

(I find it most interesting as many have described it as having one foot in the spiritual realm and the other in this.)

When is it defined as an experience and what is the criteria that makes it a disorder?

As a disorder how is DP/DR described from a scientific neurological point of view?

Is some part of the brain damaged?

How is it physically similar to other disorders or issues (stroke, epilepsy)?

What methods directly or indirectly reverse the changes caused by it?

Why is this considered a relatively "new disorder" as I am sure it has been experienced in past decades?

Is it possible many have it and don't know it, as it appears there is a lot of subjectivity in defining it?

Any information is greatly appreciated.

**Tags:** abnormal-psychology, cognitive-neuroscience

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I think it's important to differentiate between "DP/DR" and "DP/DR Disorder".  Dissociation (in the form of DP/DR) can be a powerful coping mechanism (and healthy at that - e.g. some meditations).  Not to mention, the label "DP/DR" gives no indication as to the "quality" of the dissociation, nor the degree to which one becomes dissociated with a particular aspect of self/reality.  That said, good question!  
> **username_0**: @caseyr547: I think I am asking about the disorder....although I thought as soon as it was experienced, it was a disorder in the person.  
> **username_0**: FYI -giving this bounty to @caseyr547 but will need to wait 23 hrs.  

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