So about 4 months ago I started experiencing frequent derealization. Over the past few years it’s something that would happen maybe a few times a month at most. I’ve had a LOT of stress- medical issues, had a friend who was tragically murdered at a young age, im a college student with a lot of college stress for the career I’m pursuing, plus managing a long distance relationship. I’d say it happens a few times a week lately. I don’t ever “black out” or forget things. I KNOW what’s happening around me is real, but I feel like I’m not really experiencing it. Kinda like I’m on “autopilot” emotionally and feeling detached. Again, I KNOW it’s real, and I know who I am. Is this derealization? Also Wondering if there’s anything I can do to reduce this?
