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Depersonalization: a conceptual history.

G E Berrios1, M Sierra

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, UK.

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Historical analysis reveals depersonalization

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Medical History

Background:

  • The term 'depersonalization' was coined in 1898, but related behaviors were documented earlier.
  • Early descriptions of depersonalization appeared under various names.
  • Ludovic Dugas first used 'depersonalization' technically, derived from Amiel's Journal intime.

Observation:

  • Depersonalization has been explained through pathological changes in sensory systems, memory, affect, body image, and self-experience.
  • Evolutionary perspectives on depersonalization emerged in the 1930s, notably with Mayer-Gross.
  • Conceptual boundaries of depersonalization remain unclear, leading to diagnostic confusion.

Findings:

  • Fragments of core depersonalization behaviors are often used for diagnosis.

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  • Depersonalization is currently classified under dissociative disorders.
  • The definitional instability of dissociative disorders complicates depersonalization research.

    • Implications:

    • A historical analysis provides an essential framework for empirical study of depersonalization.
    • Recommends using 'depersonalization' solely for its original core behaviors due to demonstrated stability.
    • Clarifying the definition of depersonalization is crucial for accurate diagnosis and research.