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   dissociation

   /dɪˌsəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən/

   noun

   • 1. the action of disconnecting or separating or the state of being disconnected: "we in the West honour a long-standing dissociation between church and state"
   • ▪ the splitting of a molecule into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, especially by a reversible process.
   • ▪ separation of some aspects of mental functioning from conscious awareness, leading to a degree of mental dysfunction or to mental conditions including dissociative identity disorder: "the dissociations that one can observe in neuropsychological patients"

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2. www.verywellmind.com › dissociation-2797292Dissociation: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell...

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   Aug 24, 2022 · Dissociation is a disconnection between a person's sensory experience, thoughts, sense of self, or personal history. If you have trouble remembering a certain period of time in your life, for example, you may be experiencing a type of dissociation called dissociative amnesia.

3. www.verywellhealth.com › dissociation-definition-5188911Why Dissociation Happens and What It Looks Like - Verywell Health

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Dissociation is defined as disconnection or detachment from one's sense of self (depersonalization) or one's surroundings (derealization). Dissociation can be a response to a traumatic event or can be part of a mental health condition.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsDissociation | Psychology Today

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   Dissociation encompasses the feeling of daydreaming or being intensely focused, as well as the distressing experience of being disconnected from reality. In this state,...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dissociation_(psychology)Dissociation (psychology) - Wikipedia

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   Dissociation is a concept that has been developed over time and which concerns a wide array of experiences, ranging from a mild emotional detachment from the immediate surroundings, to a more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experiences.

6. www.webmd.com › mental-health › dissociation-overviewDissociation: Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Dissociation is a break in how your mind handles information. You may feel disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, memories, and surroundings. It can affect your sense of...

7. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-healthWhat is dissociation? - Mind

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   Explains what dissociation and dissociative disorders are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › dissociativeDissociative disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 31, 2023 · Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions that involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, feelings, surroundings, behavior and identity. These conditions include escape from reality in ways that are not wanted and not healthy. This causes problems in managing everyday life.