Recent questions in Dissociation psychology

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Can feeling pressures on different parts of the brain, feeling dizzy/nauseous, and/or heavily dissociated be symptoms of an oncoming switch in a dissociative disorder?

asked Mar 20, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by Mememe (8.5k points)

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When you listen to the internal dialogue of your headmates, do you consider that a form of dissociation? I feel like my mind is not focusing on anything else. I don't know if I'm listening because I'm bored, stressed, or if I'm dissociating. I've noticed when I'm in a crucial setting like class, the internal dialogue can get tuned out a bit easier. If it's at work, it's more difficult to tune it out (maybe it's because I'm a cashier, that can get particularly boring doing the same thing repeatedly, so I'm unintentionally attuned to listen to what they're saying, maybe). If it's in therapy, I can almost have zero control of it. They're babbling about their feelings towards the therapist, one constantly asks when we can leave, and I can even hear voices coming from the innerworld which never

asked Mar 20, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by Mark L (6.7k points)

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What's the difference between dissociation and spacing out?

asked Mar 19, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by twiggs396 (5.8k points)

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Is there any proven technique to induce states of depersonalization and emotional detachment? Sometimes being enmeshed with the world/body is painful and pointless and this is that is the only way of achieving some relief, efficacy and creativity.

asked Mar 19, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by Rozza2021 (6.6k points)

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OSDD-1b: How do I tell who else is fronting when alters blend or are co-conscious?

asked Mar 18, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by dejacam (5.6k points)

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Why do I dissociate when I’m talking? My therapist says it is due to anxiety but could it also be that my body has become hypersensitive from 10+ years of psychiatric treatment- meds, withdrawals, breakdowns/hospital stays, trauma, ECT, etc?

asked Mar 18, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by seneca2 (6.2k points)

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Can magnesium glycinate cause worse anxiety panic and dissociation?

asked Mar 18, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by graveupon (8.3k points)

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What is the difference between an overactive imagination and dissociation?

asked Mar 18, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by mrrodge (5.9k points)

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What does it mean to leave your body while dissociating?

asked Mar 18, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by Rudi (6.9k points)

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What happens to someone when they dissociate?

asked Mar 17, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by BigTomorrow (5.4k points)

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Would you tell a policeman if you were having a flashback while driving? I have C-PTSD and OSDD/DID and got pulled over.

asked Mar 17, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by keirajohnston (5.9k points)

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While dissociating, can you think to yourself?

asked Mar 17, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by Andrew taylor (6.2k points)

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What is the difference between association and dissociation in psychology? Can you give us an example of each with an explanation?

asked Mar 17, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by just pumps (4.5k points)

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Sometimes I disassociate and I never notice until my partner calls me out or I'm driving. When I realize I'm disassociating while driving I try to come back to myself but I can't seem to and that stresses me tf out. Should I calm down & wait it out?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by nicnacs (6.1k points)

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If DID is accompanied by amnesia, how can you be aware of what your alters are doing or have done?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by MysticDreamer (5.6k points)

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I feel like I'm going insane and nothing feels real. I’m depressed and I might have DPDR or brain fog or whatever. I've done research and since October 2019, I've been dissociated from meditation and I think it caused this 24/7 dissociation. What is your advice?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by leeco28 (7.1k points)

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Is dissociation a precursor to psychosis?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by J.N (7.8k points)

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What is the danger of dissociating from your feelings?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by CelestialScribe (6.0k points)

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When I’m being yelled at or stressed, I dissociate. It feels kind of voluntary, shutting off the emotions and feelings and stuff. But then why is it so hard to “turn back on”?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by The_Clock_Strikes (7.4k points)

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Can dissociative identity disorder be cured or is it hopeless?

asked Mar 16, 2023 in Dissociation psychology by Glad its Friday (6.4k points)

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