Jenna,a recently married young woman,described episodes of "spacing out." During these episodes,she feels as if she is observing herself from outside of her body.Her experiences seem "dream-like," and she reports feeling completely separated from what is going on around her.What diagnosis best fits Jenna's symptoms?

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Jenna's symptoms are characteristic of depersonalization disorder, in which individuals feel detached or disconnected from themselves, their surroundings, or their experiences. This can often be triggered by stress or anxiety, but can also occur without a clear precipitant.

Jenna,a Recently Married Young Woman,described Episodes of "Spacing Out