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Originally Posted by ArtleyWilkins
I've had similar physical reactions. For me, it wasn't usually dissociation; I was usually fully present (although I can think of one exception to that). It was more an anxiety reaction.
I also had a habit of not breathing. I would hold my breath and not realize I was doing it. My therapists tuned into that pretty quickly and began actively making me aware of my own breathing (or lack thereof) because there were times it resulted in hyperventilation, dizziness, severe physical tension, headaches, etc.
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I was also present. I could talk and move I took my sweater off. When I disassociate I freeze. I can hear everything she says but I cant move or talk. I am beginning to wonder if it happened this way because we have worked on ways for both of us to recognize I is starting to happen. If either of us recognize it is happening we do done grounding and change the topic or whatever. Wondering if my brain is finding a new way to protect me from the emotions and thoughts it doesnt feel I am ready for.