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Depersonalization and Derealization Test

Last updated on January 22, 2023 By Swamy G

Depersonalization derealization test

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Hi there,

Sometimes it can be confusing to know if we are suffering from depersonalization & derealization disorder. Take this short test to educate yourself about DP/DR.

Note: This quiz/test/questionnaire is not intended to diagnose, but to merely inform you. Always be sure to consult a medical doctor or psychologist before making any medical decision.

How often do you feel detached from yourself?

A telltale symptom of DP/DR is feeling as though one is watching a movie about oneself. You may feel like words are just coming out of your mouth while you are talking. You may also feel disconnected from your reflection in the mirror.

I don't feel detached

I feel detached from time to time

I feel detached all the time

Do you feel in control of yourself?

Do you feel that you are in control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions?

I feel in control

I feel as if I'm not in control of parts of myself

I feel like a robot, like on auto-pilot

Does your environment look unreal?

Does reality seem dreamlike or unreal? Does your environment look very bright or a little off? Are you having trouble putting this unreality experience into words?

No, everything looks normal

I feel this way from time to time

Everything looks unreal all the time

Are you able to feel any emotion?

Are you able to feel positive emotions like love, happiness, a feeling of being connected to friends and family, or do you just feel emotionally flat?

I can feel my emotions

I don't feel happy or joyful, but I feel sad, angry, frustrated etc.

I am unable to feel any emotion

Do your memories feel vague?

Do they have a dreamlike quality to them? Do you often confuse memories with dreams? Does your past feel very distant?

Nope, this does not happen to me

Oh yeah, this happens sometimes

My memories seem disconnected most of the time

Are you afraid of going crazy?

Do you have a constant fear of going insane or losing control or losing touch with reality?

I do NOT have this fear

I have this fear all the time

I just feel emotionally flat, no fear

Do you experience existential and philosophical thoughts?

Are you excessively concerned with questions like "Why am I here?", "What is reality?", "What does it mean to be human?", "How does anything exist?", "Is existence real or is it a dream?”

Not really

From time to time

I am obsessed with such thoughts

Ever feel disoriented?

Like you are walking sideways, or upside down, feel dizzy, feel like you might faint?

I don't feel disoriented

I feel this from time to time

I feel like this often

How about somatic (physical) symptoms?

Do you experience physical or somatic symptoms like blunt pressure on the forehead, general dizziness, weightlessness in hands and legs, feeling heavy or weighed down, or tightness in the chest?

I don't experience this

I feel some of those somatic symptoms some of the time

I feel these symptoms most of the time

Is your mind blank?

Do you feel like you have no thoughts? Like your mind is empty.

Not at all, my mind feels normal to me

I have lots of thoughts, my mind feels racing

Yes, I feel like my mind is blank and has I have no thoughts

Do you experience audio/visual distortions?

Do you experience visual snow (seeing white or black dots or transparent dots in your field of vision), things appearing bright, or experience tinnitus (hearing a constant ringing sound).

I don't experience this

Yes, I experience of those symptoms listed above

I experience both audio and visual distortions

Time is Up!

Time's up

About Swamy G

Hi, I’m Swamy. I was once a depersonalization & derealization sufferer. After my recovery, I trained to become a certified counselor to help people recover from DP/DR, anxiety, and panic disorder. On this website, I share all the resources you need to overcome depersonalization, derealization, anxiety, and panic. If you feel like you could use some help and guidance along the way, do check out DP No More.

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Angel says
January 23, 2023 at 7:40 pm
Even though, this is for educational purposes. I feel that it is helpful in aiding me in understanding more about my prolonged symptoms and possibly how to resolve the issue.
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Swamy is not a licensed physician/mental health clinician. The advice and counseling services provided by Swamy are not licensed by the state of California nor are they a substitute for licensed medical treatment.

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