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Depersonalization: meaning, definitions and examples

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depersonalization

 

[ dɪˌpɜːsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

Depersonalization is a mental health condition where a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, and body. It can result in a sense of being an outside observer of oneself or feeling like life is unreal.

Synonyms

derealization, detachment, disassociation

Examples of usage

  • I experienced depersonalization during periods of high stress.
  • She described her depersonalization as feeling like she was watching herself from a distance.
  • The therapist explained that depersonalization is a coping mechanism for some individuals.
  • Depersonalization can be a symptom of various mental health disorders.
  • During depersonalization episodes, reality can seem distorted.

Translations

Translations of the word "depersonalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despersonalização

🇮🇳 स्व-परायापन

🇩🇪 Depersonalisierung

🇮🇩 depersonalisasi

🇺🇦 деперсоналізація

🇵🇱 depersonalizacja

🇯🇵 自己喪失

🇫🇷 dépersonnalisation

🇪🇸 despersonalización

🇹🇷 depersonalizasyon

🇰🇷 비인격화

🇸🇦 تجريد من الشخصية

🇨🇿 depersonalizace

🇸🇰 depersonalizácia

🇨🇳 人格解体

🇸🇮 depersonalizacija

🇮🇸 persónuleysis

🇰🇿 жеке тұлғаның жойылуы

🇬🇪 დეპერსონალიზაცია

🇦🇿 şəxsiyyətdən çıxarma

🇲🇽 despersonalización

Etymology

The term 'depersonalization' originated in the field of psychology in the late 19th century. It was first used to describe a symptom of certain mental health disorders where individuals feel detached from themselves and their surroundings. Over the years, research has shed light on the complexity of depersonalization and its relationship to other psychological phenomena. Today, depersonalization is recognized as a legitimate mental health condition that can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life.

See also: depersonalize, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, nonperson, people, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,617 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.