Dissociation During Therapy

[Hypothermia2012]

Today, during my second therapy session I dissociated atleast 3 times, my psychiatrist picked up on it right away and helped me come back each time. I can't help but feel extremely embarrassed. He was great about it and told me "you're ok here" multiple times, but I just don't know how to face him on Friday when I go for my next session. Should I feel this ashamed/embarrassed? It was all just blank staring, and during my third episode I started into a flashback and began hyperventilating.. Ugh..I feel ridiculous..

 

[Deleted member 29920]

I've done that, you don't have to be embarrassed about it. One T just said I seemed distracted and another made sure I was ok asked if I could look at her or if I needed to stand or anything then I could or to feel a prickly pine cone to bring me back. It's nothing to be ashamed of. They probably see this regularly.

 

[shimmerz]

They may even trigger it (mine used to) so that they can see 'what's up'.

 

[Justmehere]

Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.

 

[Hypothermia2012]

Thank you everyone... This is all very new to me..