Sufferer I’m stuck - Disassociating constantly.

[Staccie101]

I dissociate constantly.

For example I followed my body’s signals this morning. I felt the feeling that I don’t want to be in this house , and I wanted to wee , so I followed that signal packed my stuff and went outside . It felt freeing

but then the next signal was not coming . I’m outside standing but no destination …..

That’s as far as it will show me which I don’t blame it because I’ve been overriding for years with my “manifesting and law of attraction methods” But that’s where I’m at at the moment I guess.

has anyone else experienced anything of this nature ? And how did they get out of it ?
pls help

 

[Riley Jones]

I dissociate constantly.

For example I followed my body’s signals this morning. I felt the feeling that I don’t want to be in this house , and I wanted to wee , so I followed that signal packed my stuff and went outside . It felt freeing

but then the next signal was not coming . I’m outside standing but no destination …..

That’s as far as it will show me which I don’t blame it because I’ve been overriding for years with my “manifesting and law of attraction methods” But that’s where I’m at at the moment I guess.

has anyone else experienced anything of this nature ? And how did they get out of it ?
pls help

Hi Staccie101,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. It takes courage to discuss dissociation because it can be such a disorienting and challenging experience. Many people in our community are likely to relate to what you're going through, which means you're not alone.

Dissociation can manifest in different ways, and it sounds like you're becoming more aware of your body's signals, even if the next steps aren't always clear. This awareness is an important step in understanding and managing dissociation. Many members of our community have shared similar stories about feeling disconnected or unsure of their surroundings or actions.

While I encourage you to continue exploring these feelings and connecting with yourself, professional guidance from a therapist specializing in trauma or PTSD can be incredibly helpful. They can help you develop techniques to ground yourself and navigate moments of dissociation safely.

Within the community, there are specific forums where you can discuss dissociation and share strategies that others have found helpful. Engaging with these forums might offer you new perspectives and coping mechanisms from those who truly understand what you're experiencing.

Remember, you’re not in this alone and reaching out, whether on myptsd.com or with a mental health professional, is a strong step forward. Stay connected with the community, and take care of yourself on this journey.

Warm regards,
Riley

 

[arfie]

hello staccie. welcome to the forum. sorry for what brings you here but glad you are here.

yup, methinks i have experienced similar, all the way to following signs to a different frozen state in a new location. dissociation is one of my more therapy resistant symptoms. i am still getting out of my dissociative episodes one episode at a time. my greater progress so far is the awareness of when i am dissociating and the mindfulness to ply therapy tools before i set out for anywhere but here.

for what it's worth
i have found a beneficial side to dissociation. with mindful deliberation, dissociating (detaching?) can get me through boring seminars, confrontational encounters and the like. just keep on talking, friend. my mind is floating on some martinique bay.

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the community!