Ways To Treat Depersonalization Disorder

Medication

Unfortunately, there is no medication designed specifically to treat depersonalization disorder. However, there are antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications that can treat depression and anxiety, which often come with depersonalization disorder. Other medications, like antipsychotics, can help if depersonalization disorder is accompanied by disordered thinking and perception. Although the medications will not treat depersonalization disorder directly, they can help alleviate some of the symptoms of accompanying disorders. However, there are always new medications being developed to treat new and existing illnesses. It may take a combination of medicines to treat the disorder properly. Sometimes obtaining the right combination takes a while, but it is worth it if the patient gets relief.