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Dissociation

Dissociation is a mental state where you feel disconnected from your thoughts, emotions, surroundings, or even your sense of self.
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Videos about Dissociation

Childhood Trauma and the Brain Video 5:10

Childhood Trauma and the Brain

Explains how trauma affects the brain
Dissociation | Talking about mental health – Episode 16 Video 6:40

Dissociation | Talking about mental health – Episode 16

People describe dissociation/dissociative disorders and the lived experience.
Living with Depersonalisation Video 1:04

Living with Depersonalisation

Specific coverage of depersonalisation (detachment / “not feeling real”).

Podcasts About Dissociation

Working with Your Parts: Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and Hypervigilance Podcast

Working with Your Parts: Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and Hypervigilance

Somatic therapist Elizabeth Ferreira explores how somatic and Internal Family Systems approaches hel...

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