itative practices that are prevalent in many religions and cult ures and should not be diag-
nosed as a disorder. However, there are in dividuals who initially induce these states
intentionally but over time lose control over  them and may develop a fear and aversion for
related practices. 
Functional Consequences of 
Depersonalization/De realization Disorder
Symptoms of depersonalization/derealization disorder are highly distressing and are as-
sociated with major morbidity. The affectivel y flattened and robotic demeanor that these