@nadiaaddesi: Tips in caption ❤️ Everyone dissociates but not always to the degree of a disorder. Think of dissociation as a spectrum, where on one side we have things like zoning out, mild day dreaming, imaginary friends, imagining future scenarios and on the other side we have depersonalization, derealization & dissociation disorders. This can also look different for other people When we experienced trauma; we often dissociate as a way to protect ourselves. Our body and mind in those moments felt that this strategy would keep us safe by disconnecting from the pain we are feeling. This can take place during a traumatic event, or after when we are reminded of one because although the threat has passed, our brain still believes there is danger and our body wants to avoid it. When you struggle with dissociation it is important to bring yourself back to present moment. This isn’t always easy but things such as ice, cold water, dancing, shaking, giving yourself a hug, gently pinching / touching your arms & legs can help. Essentially, you want to try to engage your senses and move your body and connect to the hear and now. We need to focus on somatic exercises. The body often holds the memory, so we need to make the body feel safe. It is also helpful to remind yourself that dissociation has been a tool that has kept you safe & what your body and mind deemed best in the moment. Judging yourself for this will not make it easier. Safety affirmations can help as well “I am safe” “Everything in this present moment is okay” ❤️ Ib: @mariankathlee

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