Hi Eden,

It can be really frustrating, and even scary, to dissociate so much. I know because I dissociate when I get under too much pressure. I also dissociate when my t and I are trying to accomplish too much work too quickly. When we go too deep, it sometimes exceeds my ability to use coping skills, and then I will dissociate and get really forgetful and zoned out in general, even at home or work. Are you in therapy? Could the problem be that your therapist is just trying to do too much too soon, before you are ready to deal with it?

Mindfulness training can help us learn to stay in the present moment. I found a free online mindfulness class that I am taking right now. If you are interested in taking it, PM me and I'll give you the link.

Peaches