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Originally Posted by King Andy
What it sounds like he is experiencing is called derealisation its a dissociative experince possibly caused by a disorder called "depersonisation disorder" (wiki it). And if he is thinking (and believing) that its a conspiracy it could be something along the lines of schizophrenia - there are many differing schizophrenia based disorders.... either way i would DEFINITELY recommend he go see a Psychologist! ASAP!
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your right it doesnt sound like a depersonlisation experience it sounds like derealisation - which is a symptom of depersonalisation disorder as well as other dissociative disorders. and if he knows that his experiences arent real then your right again it wont be schizophrenia but thats not enough to rule out other schizophrenia-like-disorders such as schizotypal personality disorder (where one of the main criteria is "magical thinking" such as believing in clairvoyance or telepathy etc).
also, just because he is having these experiences and beliefs is far from enough to say that he has a disorder. but if it is affecting his life in a serious way (or those around him) then it is very important that he go and see a psychologist - to at least rule a disorder out.