Depersonalization and derealization in embarrassing social interactions: An experience sampling study in social phobia, major depression and controls

ConclusionsThe study is the first to demonstrate in an ecologically valid manner that DP/DR regularly occur in relation to feelings of embarrassment in controls and in individuals suffering from SP or MDD. DP and DR might be responses to strong emotions, like embarrassment, or might be attempts at coping. The higher emergence of embarrassment itself might be viewed as an indicator of maladaptation. Treatment interventions correcting for these misinterpretations might reduce DP/DR.
Source: Journal of Anxiety Disorders - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research