Methods of Inducing The Experience
Many methods, practices, or experiences may induce this state, including prayer, sleep deprivation, fasting, meditation practice, ingestion of psychedelic substances, or the use of an isolation tank. It is suggested that individuals experiencing depersonalization may also claim to have had an ego death, although it may be misconstrued for deeper psychological issues.
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