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    dissociate
    /dɪˈsəʊʃɪeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. (especially in abstract contexts) disconnect or separate: "the word ‘spiritual’ has become for many dissociated from religion"
    • 2. (with reference to a molecule) split into separate smaller atoms, ions, or molecules, especially reversibly: "these compounds are dissociated by solar radiation to yield atoms of chlorine"

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  2. verb [ T ] uk / dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt / us / dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt / (also disassociate) Add to word list. to consider as separate and not related: dissociate someone/something from someone/something I can't dissociate the man from his political opinions - they're one and the same thing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Separating and dividing.

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb dissociate, which means to separate from association or union with another. Find out the difference between dissociate and disassociate, and how to use them correctly.

  4. 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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    • Types of Dissociative Disorders
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    You may experience mild symptoms of dissociation after a stressful or traumatic event. For example, if you witness an accident, it may feel like what you saw wasn’t real. These feelings of “unrealness” may last a few days until what happened “sinks in” and you’re able to start processing it. When it’s part of a mental health condition, dissociation...

    Dissociative disorders can affect consciousness, perception, memory, identity, behavior, motor control, and emotions. There are several dissociative disorders outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition(DSM-5).

    The cause of dissociative disorders is not clear, but some researchers have theorized that these disorders develop as a way of coping with trauma, especially prolonged childhood trauma.Trauma can refer to: 1. Physical abuse 2. Sexual abuse 3. Emotional abuse 4. Neglect 5. Severe stress 6. Accidents 7. Natural disasters 8. Major loss (death, divorce...

    The complications from dissociation and dissociative disorders can be severe. Persistent symptoms can negatively affect a person’s ability to function in their day-to-day life and interfere with their relationships. Complications of dissociation can include: 1. Lack of resilience to minor or major stressors 2. Codependency or unhealthy interpersona...

    If you or someone you know has the following signs and symptoms that could be from a dissociative disorder, they need help from a mental health professional: 1. Negative sleep, appetite, or personal hygiene changes: You may notice a stark difference in their usual routine or appearance. 2. Rapid or dramatic mood shifts: Their mood doesn’t match the...

    To diagnose a dissociative disorder, your provider will talk to you about your symptoms and medical history, as well as your family history. Your provider will do a physical exam and run tests to rule out specific medical causes for your symptoms, such as brain damage or head trauma, sleep deprivation, or substance use. If there is no physical expl...

    Your provider may recommend prescription medications for managing the symptoms of dissociation or for treating a mental health condition. Medications used to treat dissociative disorders may include: 1. Antipsychotics(e.g., Risperidone) 2. Antidepressants (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) 3. Anti-anxiety (e.g., benzodiazepines) 4. Sle...

    There are no cures for dissociative disorders, but you can learn to live with the condition and manage your symptoms. You can regain a sense of self, find ways to effectively manage your emotions and behaviors, and learn to cope with the stress of day-to-day life. With treatment, you can work to improve your functioning at home, work, and school, a...

    Dissociation happens when you feel like you are separated from your surroundings and even from your own body. It may feel like you are watching a movie of your life when you're dissociating. Trauma is a major cause of dissociation and dissociative disorders. It can be hard to recognize the symptoms of dissociation in yourself, but your loved ones m...

    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.

  5. to cause (certain mental processes or parts of the personality) to become separated from the main part of a person's consciousness as a result of trauma or mental illness: To avoid fear or pain, the victim may dissociate the memory of the place, circumstances, or feelings related to the incident.

  6. dissociate. It dissociates your mind from your body and people have out-of-body experiences and not in a pleasant sort of way. From ABC News. When people dissociate, things come apart in a variety of ways. From CNN. Previous techniques required the cells to be dissociated from their natural setting. From Phys.Org.

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

    Dissociation is one way the mind copes with too much stress, such as during a traumatic event. There are also common, everyday experiences of dissociation that you may have. Examples of this are when you become so absorbed in a book or film that you lose awareness of your surroundings.