Is This Dissociation?

[Minty]

Throughout the day I believe I'm suffering Dissociation, almost all day I feel like I'm stuck in the memory of me being abused and longing for somebody to cuddle me. It feels like I'm there except I'm in the memory. I literally can't even hear what somebody is saying once this starts until it either stops or somebody says my name or taps me. I am completed tuned out of my senses. It makes school very difficult for me. Any advice?

 

[EvenStrongerNow]

That sounds like dissociation to me. And flash back. I know others will have better advice than I can give. I struggle with the same. Just wanted to reply and let you know you are not alone. Feel better.

 

[Dissociation]

I don't know if you suffer dissociation. Do you have a therapist?

 

[Minty]

Yes and I'm on the Medicine Lexapro. I just wish I felt better :'(

 

[Dissociation]

My advice is not to go to school if that is too difficoult for you now and if staying there with these symptoms makes you feel worst. Sometimes we need to take a vacation to find the way to live everyday life.

How old are you?

 

[Minty]

I'm 15, I refuse to let a mental illness destroy my ability to function. No matter how tired, and sad, and scared I am. I refuse to be humiliated like that by my father and stepmother who did this to me.

 

[Dissociation]

But where are you living now?

 

[Minty]

I live with my mom but I'm forced to see my father and stepmother every other Thursday thru Monday.

 

[Abstract]

Are you getting therapy Minty? What help are you getting? Do you know how to manage flashbacks and dissociation? Flashbacks are a type of dissociation too. Do you know about grounding?

I am sorry you still have to see them and are feeling like this. I like your fighting spirit and think it will get you far.

 

[Badger]

Minty, you could try drawing or doing something with your hands- like a little puzzle keychain, or holding and shaping a peice of clay or silly putty. Doing something physical should help. I realize at school your options are limited but doodling isnt too hard to get away with :-)

 

[Dissociation]

I'm forced to see my father and stepmother every other Thursday thru Monday.

Why???

 

[Minty]

Because if I don't a judge will throw me in jail for contempt in court... right? If I don't follow a court order saying I have to see them?