Dissociation
Trauma can create many challenges for individuals who experience it. Sometimes there is more than one trauma, or the trauma is ritualized such as in repetitive childhood sexual abuse. Some survivors of trauma develop symptoms of dissociation. This may be for a short term of time such as the initial shock of the trauma, or may be a long term issue.. Some factors that improve the reduction of PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) and dissociation is when an individual has had a good support system and has developed good coping skills, and has not had prior trauma.
Dissociation ranges from mild to complete levels of dissociation, where the trauma survivor may have developed Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder). Dissociation is a tool that the brain has used to help the survivor cope, or in cases of ritualized trauma, can even have saved the victim from further trauma or even death.
Some survivors will recall their trauma as the individual is ready to face their trauma. Some individuals will remain amnesic to partial or significant aspects of their trauma. If you are experiencing dissociation there are coping skills and help available to deal with reducing the dissociation and managing it. One of the best ways to cope with dissociation is to find a mental health professional who specializes in trauma treatment and stays up to date on the latest treatment options.
Even if you feel alone, you aren't. You are one of many survivors who struggle with dissociation and are working on reducing the complications of this.
Dissociation ranges from mild to complete levels of dissociation, where the trauma survivor may have developed Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder). Dissociation is a tool that the brain has used to help the survivor cope, or in cases of ritualized trauma, can even have saved the victim from further trauma or even death.
Some survivors will recall their trauma as the individual is ready to face their trauma. Some individuals will remain amnesic to partial or significant aspects of their trauma. If you are experiencing dissociation there are coping skills and help available to deal with reducing the dissociation and managing it. One of the best ways to cope with dissociation is to find a mental health professional who specializes in trauma treatment and stays up to date on the latest treatment options.
Even if you feel alone, you aren't. You are one of many survivors who struggle with dissociation and are working on reducing the complications of this.