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Originally Posted by bitten
All I have been doing in therapy when the sexual assault is brought up, I disassociate. I did it during the assault, I do it now. i can just "zone out" and at times, it turns into a conversion reaction that is actually like a seizure. I feel like I am freaking my therapist out and we have gone over the safety plan,etc but I still feel some uneasiness about her dealing with this. I understand i am not the first client with this problem, but it scares me also. If anyone has any good coping skills to try during those times, I am all ears!  |
I know many people who dis associate (here in america this word means purposely stop doing something example I dis associated myself from the cats litter pan due to pregnancy)
I also know people who dissociate (here in america this word means space out, zone out, feel numb...) during therapy discussions about abuse issues..
I have done both. I told my therapist and we came up with a plan that would help me feel more comfortable and not need to disassociate nor dissociate.. we do things like grounding, breathing exercises, I bring a soft blanket with me...
maybe you can talk with your therapist and let them know you are dis associating or dissociating (which ever term fits your location for whats happening) and why, then make a plan that will fit you and your needs so that you no longer need to do that.