{"id":36717,"date":"2017-12-29T06:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=36717"},"modified":"2017-12-20T17:01:10","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T01:01:10","slug":"best-of-2017-goodtherapy-orgs-top-resources-for-dissociation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/best-dissociation-websites-2017-1229174","title":{"rendered":"Best of 2017: GoodTherapy.org’s Top Resources for Dissociation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2017Dissociation<\/a> describes a detachment from reality during which a person might hallucinate<\/a>, daydream, or experience changes in their behavior or identity<\/a> for a period of time. Individuals who dissociate may have memory<\/a> loss or an \u201cout-of-body\u201d feeling during these episodes. Extreme dissociation can negatively impact a person’s life and daily function, and those who have\u00a0dissociative<\/a> experiences are urged to seek help to better understand their symptoms and learn about what is causing the dissociation.<\/p>\n

Though dissociation may co-occur<\/a> with other mental health conditions, it has no single predictor. Because it is common for individuals with dissociation to have experienced trauma<\/a> or posttraumatic stress (PTSD)<\/a>\u00a0at some point in their lives, it can often be associated with trauma. Others may experience anxiety<\/a>, panic<\/a>, or obsessions and compulsions (OCD)<\/a> alongside dissociation.<\/p>\n

As dissociation is often a method of coping<\/a> with stress<\/a> or trauma, therapists who treat dissociation aim to help people find alternative coping mechanisms that can help them feel empowered rather than removed in their personal lives. Seeking help from a trained mental health professional is strongly encouraged, but in the meantime, or even if you or a loved one are already pursuing therapy, GoodTherapy.org\u2019s favorite dissociation websites and organizations of 2017 may also help provide guidance and support.<\/p>\n