Why do people dissociate during traumatic events?

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Ever feel disconnected during a stressful event? That could be your brain protecting you.

Why do people dissociate during traumatic events? : Read more

 

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Ever feel disconnected during a stressful event? That could be your brain protecting you.

Why do people dissociate during traumatic events? : Read more

I have dissociative disorder, and it is a painful and disabling condition. But it certainly saved my life on a number of occasions. By going into a trance state, my body was able to slow bleeding and intensify healing of injuries. By blocking some of my most painful memories, my mind allowed me to keep functioning most of the time in daily life. But eventually the memories have to be dealt with.