(((((Jazzy)))) It is very natural to shut down after being so exposed emotionally. To dissociate is a way the brain has of just not allowing anything to matter any longer. It keeps us away from the big emotions that flood us when doing trauma work. It is ok to be at this stage because it will pass when the brain senses it is safe to come out again and allow life back into the system.

But while we are going through this yucky dissociated stage, it feels sad and lonely. That is because we are shut off from not only those overwhelming yuck emotions, but we are also shut off from the good stuff that happens when we are with friends. That is the high price of dissociation.

BIG HUGS!!!