Derealization

Tips from survivors: “I focus on my senses—touching something solid helps me feel connected again.”

A feeling that the world around you isn’t real or feels distant, dreamlike, or distorted.

Surroundings may feel foggy, flat, or artificial—like you’re watching life through a screen or glass.

Stroke can disrupt sensory processing and perception, and may also be linked to anxiety or trauma responses.

Not commonly discussed, but reported by some stroke survivors, especially during periods of stress or fatigue.

Grounding techniques, reducing stress, rest, therapy, and focusing on familiar environments or routines.

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