What is DDD? According to the DSM-5: “Depersonalization/derealization disorder is characterized by clinically significant persistent or recurrent depersonalization (i.e., experiences of unreality or detachment from one's mind, self, or body) and/or derealization (i.e., experiences of unreality or detachment from one's surroundings). These alterations of experience are accompanied by intact reality testing. There is no evidence of any distinction between individuals with predominantly depersonalization versus derealization symptoms. Therefore, individuals with this disorder can have depersonalization, derealization, or both.�
In other words, DDD is a dissociative disorder in which a person experiences consistent and distressing episodes of detachment from their body and or reality. It is a combination of two disorders, depersonalization, the disconnect from the self or body, and derealization disorder, the disconnect from reality or surroundings. They can be diagnosed alone or together, but either or both are usually diagnosed along with anxiety and panic disorders.