Yes, when we relive an occurance based on a trigger, a similarity, it for the moment places us back in time mentally where we can relive it. It is a defense mechanism to disassociate ones self from the trauma by looking at it surreally. It allows you to slowly digest and make sense of what had happened to you. I still recommend talking to a Therapist about this. It sounds like a break through is around the corner for you where you can get past this so it won't keep happening anymore. I hope this helps. tc