What does this Dissociation / DPDR Test measure?

This Dissociation / DPDR Test explores how often, over the last few months, you experience experiences of depersonalization (feeling unreal or detached from yourself), derealization (feeling that the world is unreal or dreamlike), absorption or spacing out, and gaps in continuity such as losing track of time.

Is this Dissociation / DPDR Test a diagnosis?

No. This test is a self-help screening tool inspired by common descriptions of dissociation, depersonalization and derealization. It cannot confirm or exclude any diagnosis. Only a qualified mental health professional can make a diagnosis after a full assessment, which may also consider medical or neurological factors.

What should I do if my dissociation / DPDR score is high?

A higher score suggests that dissociative experiences, such as feeling unreal, detached or losing track of time, may be frequent or distressing. If these experiences are frightening, interfere with your daily life or raise concerns about your safety, it is advisable to speak with a mental health professional, and in some cases a medical doctor, to explore possible causes and support options.

Dissociation / DPDR Test – Depersonalization & Derealization Self-Assessment

What this test explores

The test focuses on how often, over roughly the last few months, you experience:

Depersonalization – feeling detached from yourself, your body or your emotions.
Derealization – feeling that the world around you is unreal, distant or dreamlike.
Absorption & detachment – spacing out, feeling foggy or “not fully present”.
Continuity & time – losing track of time, feeling gaps or disconnection in memory.

Dissociative experiences can occur in many contexts, including stress, trauma, anxiety, fatigue or medical conditions. This test cannot tell you why they happen, but it can help you notice their frequency and impact.

How the test works

You will see one statement at a time. Answer based on your typical experience over the last few months. All questions are required.

How to use this result

Many people who dissociate fear that they are “going crazy” or permanently damaged. Understanding dissociation as a way the nervous system tries to cope with overload can support a more compassionate view and open up options for grounding, pacing and trauma-informed support.

You can use this profile to notice which aspects feel most active (for example feeling unreal, sensing the world as distant, spacing out or losing time) and to guide conversations with professionals about grounding strategies, trauma-informed therapy and medical checks where appropriate.

Dissociation / DPDR Test – FAQ

Is dissociation always a sign of trauma?

Not always. Dissociation can be linked to trauma, but also to anxiety, panic, sleep deprivation, substances or certain medical and neurological conditions. Only a professional can help you explore what seems most relevant in your case.

Am I “losing my mind” if I feel unreal?

Feeling unreal, detached or “like in a dream” is very frightening but common in dissociation and DPDR. The test cannot assess risk levels, but many people find that with the right support these experiences can become less frequent, less intense and more understandable.

Can this test replace a professional assessment?

No. The test is a self-reflection and psychoeducation tool. It cannot rule out medical causes, medication effects or other mental health conditions. If your score is high or you feel worried about your sense of reality, bring these results to a qualified professional as a starting point for a fuller conversation.

Dissociation / DPDR Test