Dissociation tips

[AresOnline63]

So I made a mistake and I was having a hard time feeling like I was here and not back in the dark cage so I was working out and then before I knew it I’m back in reality and it’s been two hours and just hurting all over from over working out. Anyone have any tips on coming back to reality. Peace had said its dissociation but I haven’t experienced it this much in a day not really sure how I’m suppose to control it if I don’t even know I’m doing it lmfao.

But I don’t feel sad. I don’t feel angry I don’t know why I’m disappearing today. But I don’t want to hurt myself either I don’t want to alarm anyone either.

[Lindyloo53 Volunteer]

I didn't realise how much I was dissociating when I first started therapy. It is like being back in the trauma, not being real, not feeling.

For me I have found catching it early has been vital in my bringing it under control. Little by little I've been able to do this and if I notice I am far away I start using the senses to ground myself. Smelling something, touching something, seeing something and naming it and so on. I did not like losing time and often times something would have happened to the body when this happened. Another part would take over and I didn't know what was happening when that happened. For me catching it early, realising what my early warning signs were that I was starting to dissociate, were the most important thing in my tool box. Then once caught grounding myself immediately.

Hope this helps.

[AresOnline63]

I will definitely try this thank you so much. Just feel like I’ve lost more then half the day today.