We know this — from both experience and research
DPDR isn’t a diagnosis.
It’s how the brain learns to survive when it’s overwhelmed.
We’ve gathered the essentials, so you can feel it for yourself:
you’re not alone — and yes, we understand what you’re going through.
→ The brain switches to a power-saving mode when overloaded by anxiety, exhaustion, or stress.
It’s not a malfunction — it’s an adaptation.
→ It feels like you’re behind glass, numb, on autopilot.
This state stays because your attention gets stuck — and can’t let go on its own.
→ No.
It’s not psychosis, and it’s not a personality disorder.
It’s a temporary state. It always passes — especially when anxiety decreases and attention shifts.
→ The brain dims your sensory input.
It’s a protective filter.
It fades as your system calms and rhythm returns.
→ Because the more you try to “feel normal,”
the more you focus on the DPDR itself — and that deepens the fixation.
→ Shifting attention, sensory activation, physical movement,
and realizing that you don’t have to “snap out of it” fast.
→ Yes — if your system gets overwhelmed again.
But now you’ll recognize it — and that alone makes it less frightening.
→ Because they treat the symptoms — not the inertia.
We work with attention and awareness — not just anxiety.
I’ve been through all of it.
Not from a book — but for real.
Phase by phase.
From terror to something almost normal.
DPDR felt like the end.
It felt like I’d never come back.
But I made it through.
Not all at once.
Not in a day.
It was scary, blurry, made no sense —
but the path turned out to be real.
Now I’m almost back.
And I know for sure:
This isn’t a breakdown. It’s a reboot.
You’re not alone.
Just keep going.
Slowly,
without expectations.
But keep going.
With respect and warmth,
Serge
Key Phases
“I don’t understand what’s happening. Everything feels unreal.”
“I don’t understand what’s happening. Everything feels unreal.”This is the initial shock. Strange sensations. It feels like you’re losing control — but it’s just the brain’s reaction to overload.
“I feel empty. Everything is flat and quiet. Like I can’t feel anything.”
“I feel empty. Everything is flat and quiet. Like I can’t feel anything.”The brain turns off emotions and perception. It’s not you — it’s a temporary protective mode.
“I’m kind of living, but it’s all autopilot. Nothing feels real.”
“I’m kind of living, but it’s all autopilot. Nothing feels real.”You’re not fully shut down, but not fully alive either. Recovery has started — but it’s still fragile.
“Sometimes it gets better, but I’m afraid it’ll come back.”
“Sometimes it gets better, but I’m afraid it’ll come back.”You’re already on your way out. The brain is just checking — is it safe to feel again?
“I’m almost fine, but I still think about it a lot.”
“I’m almost fine, but I still think about it a lot.”This is the living phase. The key now is not to get stuck in analysis. You’re here — and that means things are moving forward.
“It felt like it was over… but then it hit again.”
“It felt like it was over… but then it hit again.”This isn’t a setback — it’s final integration. Don’t panic. This is part of the process.
What you’re feeling isn’t disappearance.
It’s a shift.
You’re not lost — you’re in transition.
We’ve outlined the core phases of DPDR to help you sense where you are now — and gently show how the way forward might look.