Depersonalization

Depersonalization (or depersonalisation) can be described as an anomaly of self-awareness that can occur under the influence of hallucinogenic substances, particularly dissociatives. It consists of a feeling of watching oneself act as they normally would, while having no control over a situation. During this state, one may feel that they are "on autopilot" and that the world has become vague, dreamlike, less real, or lacking in significance. Individuals who experience depersonalization often feel divorced from their own personal physicality by sensing their body sensations, feelings, emotions and behaviors as not belonging to a person or identity. It is often claimed by people who have depersonalization that reality seem unreal, distant or hazy.

In psychology, chronic depersonalization that persists during sobriety for prolonged periods of time is referred to as "depersonalization disorder" and is classified by the DSM-IV as a dissociative disorder. Though degrees of depersonalization and derealization are common and can temporarily happen to anyone who is subject to an anxiety or stress provoking situation, chronic depersonalization is more common within individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or prolonged stress and anxiety.

Within the context of identity altering effects, depersonalization can be considered as being at the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison to states of unity and interconnectedness. This is because during depersonalisation, one's identity is attributed to nothing which gives them a sense of having no self. However, during a state of unity and interconnectedness, one's identity is attributed to everything which gives them a sense that the entirety of existence is their self.

This state of mind is commonly associated with and occurs along side of a very similar psychological disorder known as derealization. The difference between these two states is that that depersonalization is a subjective experience of unreality in one's sense of self, while derealization is unreality of the outside world.

Depersonalization is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of dissociative compounds such as letamine, MXE, DCK, and 3-MeO-PCP. However, it may also occur on other types of hallucinogens such as psychedelics, deliriants, and cannabinoids. This holds particularly true during states of accompanying anxiety.

Psychoactive substances

Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:

• 2-FA
• 2-FEA
• 2-FMA
• 3-Cl-PCP
• 3-HO-PCE
• 3-HO-PCP
• 3-MeO-PCE
• 3-MeO-PCMo
• 3-MeO-PCP
• 4-FMA
• 4-MeO-PCP
• 5-MeO-MiPT
• Baclofen
• Cannabis
• Cyclazodone
• Datura
• Deschloroketamine
• Desoxypipradrol
• Dextromethorphan
• Diphenidine
• Ephenidine
• Gabapentin
• HXE
• JWH-018
• Ketamine
• MXiPr
• Melatonin
• Memantine
• Methoxetamine
• Methoxphenidine
• Myristicin
• Nitrous
• O-PCE
• PCE
• PCP
• Phenibut
• Pregabalin
• Rolicyclidine
• Salvinorin A

See also

• Responsible use
• Depersonlization (Wikipedia)
• Derealization
• Subjective effects index
• Psychedelics - Subjective effects
• Dissociatives - Subjective effects