DPDR Representation/Awareness Project
Hi everyone! I'm not sure if this kind of post is allowed, but I wanted to try to post anyway. I’m a graduate student pursuing a career as a therapist. A large part of my interest in this field comes from my own experience with depersonalization/derealization disorder (DPDR) and related symptoms. I’m looking to start a project focused on the representation of DPDR and the lived experiences behind it.
I am still in the early stages of this project and am mainly trying to gauge interest and connect with people who may want to be involved in some way. Participation would be very flexible and completely dependent on what each person feels comfortable contributing. Potential involvement would potentially include recorded conversations, interviews, discussions, and written submissions. There would also be behind-the-scenes opportunities through creative input, brainstorming, planning, etc.
At this time, the project is intended for adults (18+) due to privacy and consent considerations and is focused on people who personally experience or relate to depersonalization/derealization symptoms.
If you are even slightly interested or have any questions, please consider filling out the Google Form below! Your responses will not be shared, and any contact information provided will only be used to contact you about your interest through whichever method you feel most comfortable providing.
Disclaimer: This project is not therapy, treatment, clinical services, crisis support, research, or a support group. It is strictly a collaborative awareness and representation project centered around the lived experience of DPDR. Participation is completely voluntary, and filling out the interest form does not commit anyone to participating or being publicly involved in any way.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to connect with some of you soon!