🧩 Understanding Dissociation #dissociation #traumainformed | Mind Friend

While experiencing some level of dissociation can be common, there is help if it starts interfering with your life. | Mental Health on The Mighty

#Dissociation is a mental process that causes a person to disconnect from their #thoughts, #feelings, #memories, or sense of #identity. It is often a response to trauma or stress, serving as a #coping mechanism to distance oneself from experiences that are too #intense to integrate with one’s conscious awareness. While dissociation can range from mild, everyday experiences to more severe dissociative disorders, it is important to understand its underlying causes and seek appropriate support or t