A cross-sectional survey on depersonalization/derealization and meditation-induced alterations of the self.
Scientific Reports May 8, 2026 Erola Pons, Julieta Galante, Nicholas T. van Dam et al.
Depersonalization/derealization (DPDR) involves feeling detached from one's body, thoughts, or emotions and is often triggered by trauma, stress, mental health issues, or drug use, typically causing high distress. Similar experiences are also reported in meditation contexts, where they are often described as positive, insightful, and meaningful. However, no study has systematically compared...