What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
derealization
Example
During the panic attack, she experienced derealization and felt like everything around her was unreal. [derealization: noun]
Example
The world looked distorted and unfamiliar, as if she was in a dream, which is a common symptom of derealization. [derealization: noun]
disassociation
Example
She disassociated from the traumatic event and couldn't remember what had happened. [disassociated: past tense verb]
Example
He felt like he was watching himself from outside his body, which is a common symptom of disassociation. [disassociation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Derealization and disassociation are not commonly used in everyday language and are more often used in clinical or psychological contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between derealization and disassociation?
Both derealization and disassociation are formal words that are typically used in clinical or psychological contexts.
