Have you ever felt detached from yourself or your surroundings, as if watching your life unfold from a distance? A recent study published in BMC Psychiatry sheds light on these lesser-known symptoms — depersonalization and derealization — and their profound impact on individuals with depression. The findings reveal that those experiencing these symptoms alongside depression face a more severe illness course, less response to treatment, and overall poorer health outcomes. Depersonalization refers to a state of feeling detached from oneself, where individuals may experience themselves as if they…