BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS
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Last published Sat, Mar 22, 2025
Krystal Rose Smith feels disconnected from the world. She experiences strange episodes where she feels like she's outside her body, watching herself. She is diagnosed with Depersonalization Disorder, a condition that makes her question her own identity.
Ethan Kai Harper,a kind and skilled psychiatrist, wants to help Krystal. As they work together, Ethan tries to understand Krystal's feelings of detachment. But Krystal's past is dark, and the truth might destroy their trust.
Can Krystal and Ethan face the truth together, or will Krystal's past tear them apart?
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