Depersonalization-Derealization Test

This Depersonalization-Derealization Test helps identify symptoms related to depersonalization (feeling detached from yourself) and derealization (feeling detached from the external world). These dissociative symptoms can be distressing and may interfere with daily life. This test is not a diagnostic tool, but it can help you evaluate whether you’re experiencing these symptoms. If the symptoms are frequent and interfere with your life, seeking professional help is recommended.

Please rate how much each statement applies to you over the past month using the scale:

• 0 – Not at all
• 1 – Rarely
• 2 – Sometimes
• 3 – Often
• 4 – Almost always

Depersonalization (Feeling Detached from Yourself)

I feel like I’m watching myself from outside my body or observing my actions, as if I’m not fully in control. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I sometimes feel like my thoughts or emotions are not my own, as if they belong to someone else. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I feel emotionally numb or disconnected from my feelings, as if I’m disconnected from my true self. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I occasionally feel as if my body doesn’t belong to me or doesn’t feel real. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

Derealization (Feeling Detached from the External World)

I often experience the world around me as unreal, foggy, or dreamlike, as if things are not as they seem. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I notice that objects or people appear distorted, blurry, or unfamiliar, even though I know they should be familiar. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I sometimes feel like I’m living in a dream, a movie, or a surreal version of reality. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I feel disconnected or distant from the people or surroundings around me, almost like I’m separated from everything. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

Impact on Daily Life

I find it hard to connect with other people or feel as if I’m emotionally distant from them. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I sometimes feel uncertain about my identity, who I am, or what my purpose is in life. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I struggle to engage in regular activities because I feel detached or disconnected from them. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

I often think about how detached I feel from myself or from reality, which makes it hard to focus on anything else. Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often Almost always

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