There are means of treatment that can help one cope, some of which could be considered found in the movie. The article Life With Depersonalization suggest that treatment begins by supporting patents with statements of “cognitive certainty”. The movie accomplishes this as its cast of characters try to find this “certainty” through various philosophies such as existentialism. But this is just the start of the therapy, as the disorder doesn’t improve, but the patient “becomes aware of different and complex phenomena of depersonalization [they have] been experiencing”. A sentiment mirroring the main character in the movie when he realizes he has dreamed this entire time. Finally, the article suggests the therapy move to an analytical view which allows the patient to find the root of the disorder in their past, and realizes that their disorder is permanent, as they can't repress the
There are means of treatment that can help one cope, some of which could be considered found in the movie. The article Life With Depersonalization suggest that treatment begins by supporting patents with statements of “cognitive certainty”. The movie accomplishes this as its cast of characters try to find this “certainty” through various philosophies such as existentialism. But this is just the start of the therapy, as the disorder doesn’t improve, but the patient “becomes aware of different and complex phenomena of depersonalization [they have] been experiencing”. A sentiment mirroring the main character in the movie when he realizes he has dreamed this entire time. Finally, the article suggests the therapy move to an analytical view which allows the patient to find the root of the disorder in their past, and realizes that their disorder is permanent, as they can't repress the