Feeling Unreal: Depersonalization and the Loss of the Self by Daphne Simeon (Eng

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Feeling Unreal by Daphne Simeon, Jeffrey Abugel "The idea that reality is subjective, constructed from our own perceptions, is an ancient concept. "We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world," said the Buddha. In the same vein, Anais Nins observation above originated in the Hebrew Talmud"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Feelings of depersonalization-derealization, or a sense of detachment from ones normal sense of self, are not uncommon. People often describe being outside of themselves, or watching themselves as if in a movie, during "unreal" circumstances such as a car crash or other trauma. This is the minds normal dissociative reaction at work. This protective system can go awry, however, and can be triggered by ongoing, lower-level stresses, childhood neglect, or certaindrugs. Despite its prevalence, depersonalization is often misunderstood and is understudied compared to other conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.First published in2006, Feeling Unreal, Depersonalization Disorder and the Loss of the Self was the first book of its kind to delve into the mysterious phenomenon of Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DDD). This fully revised and updated edition describes extensive new findings on the origins of DDD, the brain science supporting the diagnosis, and cutting-edge treatment approaches. DDD is examined from medical and psychiatric perspectives, but as the authors reveal, it also emerges in literary,philosophical and spiritual investigations. Feeling Unreal thoroughly explores these different aspects in a fascinating and essential resource that is clear and accessible to medical professionals and generalreaders alike. Physicians, mental health professionals, families, and those who have experienced DDD themselves will find with this book trustworthy and cutting-edge information on DDD, on its history and treatment, and on its place in literature and philosophy as well as in contemporary society. Author Biography Daphne Simeon M.D. has practiced psychiatry for over 30 years. Internationally recognized as a leading expert in depersonalization, she has published extensively in the field and is a contributor to the DSM-5 and DSM-5-TR. She has evaluated and treated many people with the disorder in research protocols and in clinical practice.Jeffrey Abugel has been an editor and writer for more than 30 years, researching depersonalization and its relationship to philosophy and literature since experiencing it firsthand for more than a decade. He is a member of the American Medical Writers Association and founder of the nonprofit Inititative for Depersonalization Studies. Table of Contents 1. Strangers to Ourselves2. The Path of Understanding: A Historical Exploration3. Symptoms and Scales4. Making the Diagnosis5. Differential Diagnosis6. Refining the Diagnosis7. Trauma, Attachment, Emotion, and Cognition8. Neurobiology9. The Blow of the Void & The Spiritual10. Somatic Treatments11. What to Expect When Starting Pschotherapy12. Cognitive, Behavioral, and Mindfulness Interventions13. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy14. Digital DepersonalizationFOOTNOTES Long Description Feelings of depersonalization-derealization, or a sense of detachment from ones normal sense of self, are not uncommon. People often describe being outside of themselves, or watching themselves as if in a movie, during "unreal" circumstances such as a car crash or other trauma. This is the minds normal dissociative reaction at work. This protective system can go awry, however, and can be triggered by ongoing, lower-level stresses, childhood neglect, or certaindrugs. Despite its prevalence, depersonalization is often misunderstood and is understudied compared to other conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.First published in 2006, Feeling Unreal, Depersonalization Disorder and the Loss of the Self was the first book of its kind to delve into the mysterious phenomenon of Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DDD). This fully revised and updated edition describes extensive new findings on the origins of DDD, the brain science supporting the diagnosis, and cutting-edge treatment approaches. DDD is examined from medical and psychiatric perspectives, but as the authors reveal, it alsoemerges in literary, philosophical and spiritual investigations. Feeling Unreal thoroughly explores these different aspects in a fascinating and essential resource that is clear and accessible to medical professionals and general readers alike. Physicians, mental health professionals, families, and those whohave experienced DDD themselves will find with this book trustworthy and cutting-edge information on DDD, on its history and treatment, and on its place in literature and philosophy as well as in contemporary society. Details ISBN0197622445 Author Jeffrey Abugel Short Title Feeling Unreal Pages 296 Language English Year 2023 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0197622445 ISBN-13 9780197622445 Format Paperback Subtitle Depersonalization and the Loss of the Self Publisher Oxford University Press, Canada NZ Release Date 2023-02-24 US Release Date 2023-02-24 Imprint Oxford University Press, Canada Country of Publication Canada Publication Date 2023-06-22 UK Release Date 2023-06-22 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition DEWEY 616.8 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2023-07-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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