My T thinks I dissociate (not diagnosed w/DID). Several months ago, T said it was interesting that I don't dissociate when I'm talking in session. Then a week or two ago, T asked me why I look away when I'm talking? Hmmmm...At first I thought I avoid eye contact w/T when I talk bc it seems too intense and I don't want T to think I'm in a 'staring contest'. But the fact is, I always maintain eye contact w/everyone I talk to except T, so the 'intense' thing really doesn't hold true.

Has anyone here experienced dissociation while talking to their T? If so, do you recall what you said? What happens when the one who dissociates does it when talking? T asked me where I go when I dissociate. I said I don't go anywhere; it's dark, there are no people w/me, no one talking - it's like I'm in a sound proof, black room. It's not scary. I'm just not w/T for a short time.

This dissociation thing is frustrating for both of us, mainly bc I dissociate for just a minute or two at a time, but I've missed enough of what T has said, that I need T to repeat what he said. Aarrgghh!

Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated!!