Chronic Sense of Disconnection
A persistent sense of emotional detachment, alienation, or feeling cut off from oneself, others, or the surrounding world. May be a feature of depersonalisation, dissociation, depression, or social isolation.
Quick answer
Chronic sense of disconnection (ICD-10: F48.1; ICD-11: MB26) is associated with depersonalisation-derealisation, depression, complex PTSD, and autism spectrum conditions. CBT for depersonalisation and somatic approaches have emerging evidence. Social prescribing addresses loneliness-driven disconnection.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Feeling like an observer of one's own life rather than a participant
Emotional numbness or inability to connect with others
Sense that the world feels unreal or distant
Difficulty feeling belonging in relationships or social settings
Chronic sense of being misunderstood or fundamentally different
What is Chronic Sense of Disconnection?
A persistent sense of emotional detachment, alienation, or feeling cut off from oneself, others, or the surrounding world. May be a feature of depersonalisation, dissociation, depression, or social isolation.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Chronic Sense of Disconnection, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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