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Originally Posted by scaredycat3
Throughout my life I've had moments now and then when I've felt disconnected from the world and myself, but for almost 2 months along with other symptoms I've felt disconnected every day. I've gotten so used to this feeling that I don't know what it feels like to actually "live".
Most of the time it feels like I'm in a dream and it doesn't help that my actual dreams revolve around mundane things and scenarios that feel very realistic and familiar.
How do I tell the difference between a "normal" state and a dissociative state? I honestly can't figure it out on my own.
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I see you are in Europe so what i post may be different for your location...
here in america treatment providers have guidelines called diagnostic criteria that Americans must meet in order for the problem to be called a disordered level dissociative state rather than normal.
here in america its not something you can figure out on your own because many different normal, mental and physical health problems come with dissociative like symptoms.
since each location has its own definitions of what is and isnt normal vs disordered level dissociation, and different diagnostic criteria for dissociative disorders /dissociative states, my suggestion is to contact a mental health treatment provider in your off the computer location. they will be able to assess whether your problems are normal or a disordered level dissociative state.