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Hello-thoughts on getting rid of derealization/depersonalization? weaning off lexapro but have had dpdr for years (since high school) anything helps

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Depersonalization: Please continue to do what your doctor says in terms of your medication. Then expand your ways of coping by considering modalities such as biofeedback and / or clinical hypnosis (www.asch.net), a nutritionist, cognitive therapy. Peace and good health to you.

Answered 3/7/2018

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