Depersonalisation and Derealisation ( DP / DR ) is a form of detachment and dissociation. It can be experienced in random short periods, for extended periods, or continuously. It is different for everyone, but usually it is feeling detached from your body and/or environment, often accompanied by emotional detachment. Derealisation can be described as seeing the world through a pane of glass, or as though it is made of wax or feeling as though it is fake like a movie set. Things around you just don't feel real. There is almost a non solid, 2D feeling to things. It is feeling very separate and detached from your physical environment. Depersonalisation has more to do with your physical self. It makes you feel detached from your own body, sometimes specific parts of your body, for example your hand may feel as though it is not your own. Your reflection is also something alot of people struggle with, because although you are aware that the person in the mirror is you, you feel entirely detached from your reflection, almost as though you are staring at a stranger. DP / DR can be described as feeling as though you are living in a dream, having out of/ inner body experiences, and losing your sense of self. Sufferers may feel as though they are going 'crazy', and may feel a need to remind themselves that they exist and that 'this is reality'. In short, it is very complex and mainly consists of major detachment , mentally, physically and emotionally. It can be a result of : trauma, both major and repeated low level. Mental health issues such as anxiety ( its really common to have detachment in anxiety), and it can also be a result of drug use. Sufferers are not detached from reality, as more often than not, the most disturbing part of this experience is the utter awareness of these feelings, and the knowledge that they arent exactly normal feelings. It is very hard to explain, it is a feeling unlike any other.  I encourage people to research Depersonalisation and Derealisation to gain further knowledge and understanding on it. It is hard to describe and im aware that my description probably isnt very good. I know it doesnt cover the mulitude of minor symptoms and details that make up this issue / disorder, nor is it entirely accurate to the individuals experience. This is just a glimpse of what it feels like.  Please, if any of this resonates with you do not hesitate to talk about it and get help. Some people experience it for longer than others, but no matter how long you have been experiencing this or how intense it is, recovery is always possible. You are not alone, you are not insane. You are human, and this is one of your many experiences, even if it is a shitty one.  Please join in the discussion, and share your thoughts and experiences. ... View more