AIDAN SILLINCE

Derealisation is where you feel the world around is unreal. The people and things around you may seem ‘lifeless’ or ‘foggy’. You can have depersonalisation or derealisation, or both together. It may only last a few moments, or can come and go over the years.

Severe stress, such as major relationship, financial or work related issues, depression, anxiety and/or drugs can all trigger an episode of derealisation.