Depersonalization, the experience of prosthesis, and our cosmic insignificance: The experimental phenomenology of an altered state

Apter, Andrew

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“…On r/dpdr the remaining two metaphoric sampled instances of robot are related to philosophical thinking, which is a recognized aspect and potential trigger of dp/dr, such that dp/dr has been found to be significantly more prevalent amongst philosophy students, and has been identified in the work of prominent philosophers (Apter, 1992), for example: even as an atheist i believed that there was a point to life but now after all the thoughts that bombarded my mind i am left seeing humans including my self as mindless robots programmed by evolution and evolution only. …”

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Metaphor use in depersonalization/derealization

Dilkes

2023

Lang. cogn.

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This study investigates the use of metaphor in the dissociative disorder depersonalization/derealization – the feeling of unreality or detachment from the senses or surrounding events. While the debilitating experience of depersonalization/derealization is prevalent, it is also under-acknowledged, such that it is often expressed through metaphor, with more typical metaphor described in diagnostic criteria. Using naturally occurring text from two prominent English language depersonalization/derealization support fora, in the current study a systematic survey is made of metaphor to communicate the experience of depersonalization/derealization in context. It is concluded that metaphor described in the formal diagnostic criteria for depersonalization/derealization does not completely represent metaphor use in the contexts investigated. A summary is made of metaphor for the experiences of depersonalization, and derealization, and depersonalization/derealization more generally, across both the contexts investigated, that may support vital understanding and diagnosis of this debilitating, under-recognized experience, across a wider demographic.

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Metaphor use in depersonalization/derealization

Dilkes

2023

Lang. cogn.

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“…Particularly, the "insight into emptiness" might be conflated with the "experience of void" This void may manifest when one's sense of self is compromised and fragmented, resulting in an unusual disruption in the phenomenological perception of personal being (e.g., similar to dissociation or derealization, Ciaunica et al, 2021). Subsequently, the individual may be overtaken by feelings of unreality, and the self may lack subjective perspectives (Apter, 1992). Such fragmentation can occur due to various reasons, including conditions like schizophrenia, narcissistic personality disorder, and dissociation.…”

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Nothingness in Meditation: Making Sense of Emptiness and Cessation

Agrawal,

Laukkonen

2024

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Contemplative practices have been shown to elicit a range of experiences and insights often referred to as "nothingness". However, these encounters are frequently conflated and remain undifferentiated. Here we address this ambiguity and provide a nuanced understanding of two such events: 1) emptiness (lack of inherent existence in experience, i.e., no-thingness) and 2) cessation (‘cut’ or absence in the stream of consciousness, i.e., nothingness). We synthesize insights from Buddhist literature and empirical research, investigating the relationship between these ‘nothingness’ phenomena, their transformative effects, and neural correlates. We also examine multiple pathways that may lead to cessation and consider potential cognitive models underlying these experiences using the active inference framework. Finally, we discuss the relationship between ‘nothingness’ events and cessation of suffering and enduring equanimity, setting the stage for further development in this field. Our unique contributions involve juxtaposing various experiences of “void, oneness, non-dual awareness, pure consciousness” with insights into “emptiness and cessation”, and analyzing their potential implications for alleviating suffering.

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Depersonalization, the experience of prosthesis, and our cosmic insignificance: The experimental phenomenology of an altered state

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Metaphor use in depersonalization/derealization

Metaphor use in depersonalization/derealization

Nothingness in Meditation: Making Sense of Emptiness and Cessation

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