Depersonalization

簡介(Book Description from Google)：
Depersonalization is a dissociative disorder, causing alteration in the perception or experience of the self and a detachment from reality. This is a fascinating and clinically relevant phenomenon neglected within psychiatry. Far from being a rare condition, it can be as prevalent as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and frequently occurs in association with other neuropsychiatric conditions. This is an up-to-date review of depersonalization, dealing with the subject from a wide range of perspectives and covering historical, conceptual, clinical, trans-cultural, pharmacological and neurobiological factors. It discusses recent neuroimaging studies providing fresh insights into the condition and opening up new opportunities to manage the symptoms with pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions. As a reference book on depersonalization it represents a timely and highly relevant contribution to fill an unjustified gap in the psychiatric literature. It will be relevant to psychiatrists and clinical psychologists, as well as primary care practitioners, neurologists and psychiatric nurses.

Customer Reviews from Amazon:

Doctor, I am so glad you have read this, I have chronic DP/DR
I have struggled with this from childhood and have fought my way through the mental health system for about 35 years. I am now 50. I thought I was one of about 4 people in the world who had this, per SO many professionals, until the internet, when all of us came out of the woodwork to see we were not alone. I am furious with the medical profession, and tremendously grateful for Dr. Sierra's work. I beg that all mental health professionals become aware of this, ASAP. If I could I would buy copies for every psychiatrist/therapist I've ever seen who "doesn't get it" or those who have told me to "get over it." Medical residents have absolutely no clue about it though it is a common symptom of panic attacks. Neurologists are very informed about DP/DR. What happened to the study of neurology in psychiatry? One current medical resident who has seen me doesn't even understand what deja-vu is. How is that possible? I'm sorry I am so angry, but now feel vindicated. Again thank you Dr. Sierra for your tireless efforts. For the first time in my life I have a grain of hope that all DP/DR sufferers will not be neglected or dismissed any more. I was thrilled when "Feeling Unreal" came out, but I feel this will have a far greater impact on the medical community, PLEASE. Also, all psychiatrists out there -- anti-psychotics may help some of us, but in many cases (including my own) they can cause DP/DR to become unbearable.

Depersonalization:A New Look at a Neglected SyndromeI initially read The I am a trained and Board Certified (in the US) Psychiatrist, with 11 years of experience. I was shocked to see that Depersonalization Disorder is such a common syndrome, and one about which so much is known, as Dr. Sierra, a true expert in the topic, brilliantly explains, in this "little" gem of a book (it can easily be read in a week or less). His knowledge about the syndrome is wide and deep. His respect for the topic and the reader are evident throughout the book, in things such as how well referenced, how clear and easy to read, and how up to date it is. From epidemiology to diagnosis, from neurobiology to pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches, everything you want to know (and more) about Depersonalization is here. The other shocking thing is to see how truly neglected (as the title says) this syndrome has been. Thanks to this book, I will now have Depersoalization more present when I am doing my diagnostic evaluations. This book is another proof (as if more were needed) that it behooves American and European Psychiatries to communicate more and to learn more from each other(some of that is already happening, increasingly so).

書名 Depersonalization :a new look at a neglected syndrome
著者 Mauricio Sierra
索書號 WM171/S572d/2009
出版者 Cambridge University Press
ISBN 9780521874984 (hbk.)
出版年 2009