Ways To Treat Depersonalization Disorder

Family Therapy

Individuals may be diagnosed with depersonalization disorder, but their family may not understand what that means and how it affects their lives. This is why family therapy is a good thing for patients to incorporate into their therapy schedule. Family therapy will give patients the support of a therapist to try to explain the condition to their family. It gives the family an opportunity to ask questions and get the support of the therapist to help the patient verbalize what having the disorder means and what it looks like. This kind of therapy helps the family understand the patient is not always in control of their behaviors, and what they (the family) see is not purposeful but may be a defense mechanism. Patients can choose to share as much as they want with their family, and it may take some time and commitment from all involved to be successful. Additionally, family members might be able to provide information that could prove to be valuable in the patient's treatment.

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