Here's why dissociation may occur during a traumatic experience—and how to stop getting triggered and start healing
Along the spectrum, dissociation can be much less extreme. For example, an individual may experience dissociation during an argument with their partner and suddenly their mind goes so blank that they actually can’t remember what they were arguing about. Similarly, a person may experience dissociation in the middle of a work presentation and start to feel like they are watching themselves from afar rather than being in their body.
When we are reminded of the traumatic event that triggered our initial dissociative response, it can be a powerful trigger for dissociation again. This is because the brain has associated the original trauma with certain cues or reminders, which can be external or internal . These cues can be subtle and may not even be consciously recognized by the person experiencing the dissociation.
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