Cryptic crossword clue
Being stripped of individual recognition, deal with depression painfully

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word DEPERSONALISED

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The straight part
We know that "Being stripped of individual recognition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being stripped of individual recognition = depersonalised.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEPERSONALISED mean?

DEPERSONALISED verb
  1. To remove a sense of personal identity or individual character from something.
  2. To present (something) as an impersonal object.
  3. To suffer an episode of depersonalization.

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