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Dissociation
Dissociation is a disconnection from your thoughts, feelings, body or surroundings, often a protective response to overwhelming stress or trauma.
What is Dissociation?
Dissociation exists on a spectrum, from brief 'zoning out' to more severe forms where identity, memory or perception of reality are significantly affected. It commonly occurs in response to trauma and can be treated effectively.
Do you recognise this?
✓Feeling detached from your body (derealisation)
✓Gaps in memory
✓Feeling like an observer of your own life
✓Feeling 'not real'
✓Emotional numbness
✓Sudden mood shifts or identity confusion
✓Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Dissociation.
Frequently asked questions
Is dissociation dangerous?
Mild dissociation is very common and not dangerous. Severe dissociation warrants professional support, especially when it impairs daily functioning.
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