If you have any questions about dissociation, let me know in the comments. There are several posts on this topic Love, Jen
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![Things I often hear as a trauma therapist: "It feels like I'm not really here," or "I feel like I'm watching my life from outside my body." - Feeling detached or disconnected from reality. "I can’t remember how I got here," or "There are holes in my memory." - Memory lapses or gaps. "I don’t feel anything," or "Everything seems dull and colorless." - Emotional numbness, where feelings are muted or absent. "Time seems to stand still," or "Rooms seem to change size." - Altered perceptions of time and space. "Sometimes I feel like I’m not myself," or "I don’t recognize the person in the mirror." - Identity confusion or a feeling of having different personas. "Everything around me feels fake," or "I feel like I'm in a dream." - Feelings of unreality concerning oneself or one's environment. "I can’t focus on anything," or "My thoughts are all over the place." - Difficulty concentrating.](https://jennynurick-wp-media-us-east.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-3-650x650.jpg)
Things I Often Hear as a Trauma Therapist:
Dissociation is real. And it can interfere with daily life and your experience of being in your life and being connected to yourself and your life. If you have these experiences regularly it would be worth discussing with someone who …
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Is Dissociation Protective?
New Insight: Dissociation can vary in intensity and duration, from brief episodes to chronic conditions. It’s not just a psychological response but can involve physical symptoms like numbness or altered sensory perceptions. Your mind has been working to shield you. …
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Dissociation Through a ‘Parts’ Lens
There is hope. By gaining awareness and seeking support, you can embark on a journey towards healing and reclaiming your sense of self. You’re not alone on this path Love Jen
![The best cure for loneliness is not more frequent interactions. It’s more meaningful interaction. Many people enjoy solitude. We can spend up to 75% of our time alone without feeling isolated. What matters most for well-being is the quality of connections, not the quantity. Adam Grant](https://jennynurick-wp-media-us-east.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20-06_24_Lonliness-650x650.jpg)
Loneliness
I’m a natural introvert. For me, that means that I enjoy time to myself. When I feel tired, my natural inclination is to rest and spend time alone. This allows me to focus on and nurture myself. I don’t have …
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7 Signs You Need Therapy
I first went to therapy when I was in my early 20s. I had moved to a new country with my partner and left my friends and family on the other side of the world. My partner belonged to a …
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The Mixed Messages About Parental Worry
There are so many mixed messages about parental worry. I often hear parents say that they are worried about their children and then say “I know I’m not supposed to be worried. That’s not good for me, or the child”. …