Depersonalization, Derealization and Existential Fears Anxiety and OCD can make our kids question everything, including their reality. This is different from a philosophical curiosity to understand the nature of the universe. These thoughts create sheer panic in our kids and teens. In this week’s episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore depersonalization, derealization and existential fears and talk about how we can help […]
What’s the Difference Between Depersonalization and Derealization Many of our kids with anxiety or panic struggle with feelings of depersonalization and/or derealization. It can be a scary, confusing feeling for both your child and yourself. In this week’s Youtube video I talk about what the difference is between depersonalization and derealization – and if it really matters? Also, I touch on the more important question. […]
Helping Kids with Depersonalization: When They Worry They are Not Real There is a type of anxiety that many people don’t talk about or understand – that is depersonalization or derealization. Both issues can be alarming for both a child and their parent. When kids worry they are living in a dream, it is hard to know what to say. When they feel like they […]
