"My hands seem alien, my body doesn't belong to me": what depersonalization is and how to live with it

"My hands seem alien, my body feels like it doesn't belong to me," is how Yana Astakhova describes her condition. This is not fatigue or stress, but depersonalization syndrome – alienation from oneself and the world, which can paralyze everyday life.

LIGA.net tells the story of Yana Astakhova, who lived through this experience, and we also talked to neurologist Victoria Malysh to explain:

• How does depersonalization manifest itself and why does it occur?

• How does this state differ from fatigue and stress?

• How does depersonalization affect the quality of life and work?

• What are the methods of psychological assistance in dealing with this syndrome?

The story of Yana Astakhova