I've been googling around but can't really find anything relevant: are there any outward physical signs of a (not super severe) depersonalization/derealization episode? Like, would the average joe notice anything odd about a person who is currently experiencing depersonalization or derealization? Or are the people experiencing depersonalization/derealization able to function (relatively) normally from an outsider's point of view?
Anon32
Some people might not notice depending on how well they know the person. Iām usually able to function mostly normally, I think. Itās just all wrong. People that do notice but donāt understand have commented that Iām āin a moodā or āin a funkā or maybe acted like people do when someone daydreams like āsnap out of itā or āearth to anon32!ā I feel like I donāt get as much done as normal, but I can make myself be somewhat productive.
nothowiplanned
Almost nobody notices when Iām mildly depersonalised - I think I come across as not really paying attention but thatās about it. Itās difficult for people not to notice when Iām very far gone, but when itās comparatively mild no one seems to notice.
Jellyfish
yeah, if somebody knows you well enough they might say youāre spaced out or distracted, but most people probably wonāt notice
barc0de
Yeah! Ive mostly been told i look spaced out and move a bit slower than usual & eyes get unfocused but thats pretty much all i can recall
Charlie
Iāve had complete strangers ask if Iām okay, though that happens very, very rarely. Ā Usually no one notices, not even friends. If they do then theyāll comment that Iām acting āweirdā. The people that tend to notice most are teachers - they will say I look distracted, unfocused, distant, etc.
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