How I overcame depersonalisation

Sean* opens up about his experience of depersonalisation, the difficulty he had getting a diagnosis, and how he believes people can overcome it.

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Sean depersonalisation

Sean lost his sense of self, and felt detached from his body

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By Olivia Capadose

Updated on 30-Oct-2018