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Depersonalization and meditation.

R J Castillo1

  • 1Department of Anthropology, Harvard University.

Psychiatry
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
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Meditation can induce depersonalization and derealization. Understanding and reframing the meaning of these experiences is key to managing anxiety and potential long-term effects, even in Depersonalization Disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Meditation practices are increasingly studied for their psychological effects.
  • Depersonalization is a dissociative symptom characterized by detachment from oneself.
  • The relationship between meditation and depersonalization requires further clarification.

Observation:

  • A literature review and interviews with six meditators explored the connection between meditation and depersonalization.
  • The study examined the subjective experience of depersonalization during meditation.

Findings:

  • Meditation can precipitate depersonalization and derealization.
  • The meditator's interpretation of depersonalization significantly influences the presence of anxiety.
  • Depersonalization does not necessarily lead to anxiety or functional impairment.

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  • A depersonalized state can become a persistent mode of functioning.
  • Symbolic healing, by altering the meaning of depersonalization, can treat Depersonalization Disorder, reducing anxiety and impairment.
  • Catastrophic interpretations of depersonalization can trigger panic or anxiety.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians can utilize symbolic healing to reframe patients' interpretations of depersonalization, alleviating distress.
    • Understanding the role of meaning in depersonalization is crucial for therapeutic interventions.
    • Further research into the long-term effects of meditation-induced depersonalization is warranted.