THERAPY

​Mild dissociative states are very common - we zone out in meetings, or become hypnotised by the road when driving. But more extreme states, which lie on a spectrum, are considered to be form of childhood PTSD. You might experience losing time, having amnesia, feeling unreal or disconnected from yourself or your surroundings.

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You may act out of character, or experience conflict or confusion around aspects of your identity. If you suspect you are experiencing dissociation, you should seek confirmation and a diagnosis from a psychiatrist trained in this type of disorder. Therapy can be an important part of recovery.

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For information about dissociative disorders and how I work with people who are dissociating, please read my articles at Welldoing.org:

Healing from Dissociation and Integrating the Self

How to Help Someone Who is Dissociating

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