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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

How to Deal with Dissociation

Jan 25, 2021
01:00:14
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Learn about dissociation, its causes, symptoms, and coping mechanisms. Explore the risks of over-pathologizing and how to grow self-worth. Discover the challenges of mindfulness for dissociation and the importance of enjoying grounding experiences. Recap the nature of being associated and ways to combat dissociation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dissociation serves as a protective coping mechanism linked to traumatic experiences.
  • Symptoms of dissociation include memory loss, detachment, time-space disorientation, and emotional numbness.

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Overview of Dissociation and Coping Mechanisms

Dissociation occurs when a person disconnects from their senses, thoughts, feelings, memories, or identity. It serves as a protective coping mechanism, often linked to traumatic experiences. It ranges from everyday blanking out to more severe dissociative disorders like dissociative identity disorder.

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