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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"

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

    Aug 24, 2022 · Dissociation is a disconnection between a person's sensory experience, thoughts, sense of self, or personal history. It can be a symptom of trauma, drug use, or other mental conditions. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of dissociation.

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

    Apr 10, 2024 · Dissociation is a disconnection or detachment from one's sense of self or surroundings, often triggered by trauma. Learn about the different types of dissociative disorders, how they affect the brain and body, and how to get help.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Dissociation is a break in how your mind handles information, making you feel disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, memories, and surroundings. It can be a normal response to trauma, hypnosis, or drugs, or a sign of a mental health disorder.

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

    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.

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

    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.