8. Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, with Swamy G

Swamy G and I dive deep into Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder. He talks about his own experience and suffering, what didn’t work, what did work, and the key to healing it. We address many questions. Is DP/DR chronic or temporary? Is there always anxiety and trauma underlying it? How does it relate to other mental illnesses?

Swamy G has a website and online resources to help those who are suffering from this disorder. You can find it here. https://acoachcalledlife.com/author/swamy_g/ He also offers a course on DP/DR recovery at DPNoMore.com

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Timestamps for this episode:

- Swamy's DP/DR story - 1:00
- Depersonalization and Psychosis Part 1 - 12:35
- Philosophical thoughts - 15:30
- Is DP/DR a mystical experience? - 19:55
- What to do and what not to do - 22:20
- What happens after acceptance? - 30:50
- Is trauma the sole reason for DP/DR? - 36:25
- Does medication work for DP/DR? - 40:25
- Can depersonalization last forever? - 45:55
- Will you miss DP/DR when you start to recover? 52:15
- Psychosis and DP/DR Part 2 - 54:30

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