Essays on Dissociation and Depersonalisation

A collection of essays on dissociation and depersonalisation as part of the Living in a Dream research project.

By Matt Gwyther, Gwynnevere Suter, Sarah Coyle, Joe Perkins & Gwendalyn Webb.

This is a collection of thought pieces on the experience of dissociation and depersonalisation. It weaves together first-hand accounts & reflections, thoughts on the latest theories & scientific research as well as artistic interpretations of the experience (using AI-tools) and musings on possible therapeutic directions.

The collection is around 16,000 words long.

25% of all sales will go to Unreal charity who raise awareness and provide support for those struggling with Depersonalisation-Derealisation Disorder.

** Content warnings: this collection of essays discusses dissociation, derealisation, depersonalisation, suicidal ideation, grief, trauma, isolation, amnesia, identity confusion, identity alteration, psychosis, self-esteem, depression, anxiety

Ebook table of contents

• Introduction
• Part I – Dissociation and the Self
• Part II – Bringing Back a Glimpse of Unreality
• Part III – Who Am I?
• Part IV – Dreaming Your Reality
• Part V – Here, but not really
• Useful resources