When I'm dissociated it is a range. I go from just being spacey, to, at bad times, a very scary, angry person who I don't recognize. I remember what I do, but can't seem to control it. Then sometimes I'm just a withdrawn, very quiet and very young and I don't want to interact with anyone or my environment. When I finally start to come out of either state, of course I'm disoriented, confused, and out of touch.
I think that if you are finding yourself very disoriented, then you might try grounding exercises. There's a lot of info on this site about them.
I wouldn't worry too much about dissociation unless you are out of control of yourself or putting yourself or others in danger. I dissociate to a degree when I drive and I know it. I find it very very hard to stay present under the pressure. I turned right in front of an oncoming car onetime. Of course it was on my way to a therapy appt! Hence, I only drive around the corner to the store now and I have to strongly practice grounding, but it is so distracting, that I really don't drive much anymore. Too dangerous.
So to sum it up; don't think too much about it, just be aware when its happening and try your best to do self care and ground yourself. It takes a ton of practice, but you can manage it. When I go into the angry person, I've asked my carer to not do certain things that will only inflame me and create distrust and an ensuing sense of chaos. I've also given him some suggestions on how to 'handle' me that may help me come back into my real self. I'm always very tired, sometimes I go into a flashback, sometimes not. But I'm usually always very suicidal.
Take care of you.
