Depersonalization - derealization syndrome: A case report

Chinni Krishna B; Shanti Mohan Kethawath; Srilakshmi Pingali; Umashankar M

doi:10.18231/j.tjp.2020.038

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Year 2020

Volume: 6 , Issue: 2

Telangana Journal of Psychiatry

Depersonalization - derealization syndrome: A case report

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Article Type : Case Report

Author Details: Chinni Krishna B,Shanti Mohan Kethawath*,Srilakshmi Pingali,Umashankar M

Volume : 6

Issue : 2

Online ISSN : 2455-8559

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Article First Page : 185

Article End Page : 186

Abstract

Depersonalization-derealization syndrome is an under researched clinical phenomenon and is often under diagnosed. We present a case of 42 years old female, who presented with complaining of feeling that her stomach is always empty in spite of adequate food and water intake for the past 7 months. She also reported that all the emotions, bodily movements appeared as if they are not her own. However, reality testing was intact. Phenomenon of primary depersonalization derealization syndrome is relatively rare. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be considered as a pharmacological treatment option for the treatment of the condition.

Keywords: Depersonalization, Derealization, SSRIs.

Doi No:-10.18231/j.tjp.2020.038