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Originally Posted by reb569
It does sound like dissociation, and yes, it does occur in CPTSD. I dissociate daily, but am always aware of where I am, and can pop out of it when I need to, although I am sometimes slightly confused at first. I don't lose time (except in a few very rare circumstances, but then only minutes). Dissociation occurs on a continuum, and I am definitely on the lower end of it. I would definitely discuss with a therapist/counselor.
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My dissociation varies, from a quick, light escape to a deep almost sleep with my eyes open (this doesn't happen that often) but afterwards it's like a brain fog hang over and it may be a day or two before I feel better. I can vaguely hear things around me but the pull to stay in that daze/fog is stronger. I've lost time as well. But it's not something you realize right away. Just like dissociation for me, I don't know it's coming or there until I'm coming out of it. It used to scare me but now it's pretty much a normal thing.