[UglyDucky]

I dissociate, but am not DID. I've noticed that when I'm struggling to find an order to things going on in my head, or I'm triggered and about to recall a repressed memory, I dissociate more often. Is this typical of others who dissociate? I found a text to my therapist and his response on my phone this a.m., but don't recall texting him. I don't dissociate often, but upsets me when I do... Now I'm going to have to deal w/this in my next appt. and need to talk about other things.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by UglyDucky

I dissociate, but am not DID. I've noticed that when I'm struggling to find an order to things going on in my head, or I'm triggered and about to recall a repressed memory, I dissociate more often. Is this typical of others who dissociate? I found a text to my therapist and his response on my phone this a.m., but don't recall texting him. I don't dissociate often, but upsets me when I do... Now I'm going to have to deal w/this in my next appt. and need to talk about other things.

each person has their own triggers of what makes them dissociate and what doesnt. for some people yes dissociation happens more in certain situations and for others they do not...

example storms make me have dissociation problems where as my wife enjoys storms, my wife has problems with spiders I do not.

my point only you and your treatment providers can say what is typical for your dissociation problems and what isnt.

my suggestion if this continues to bother you contact your treatment provider, they will be able to help you figure out what makes you dissociate and what doesnt and if something is typical for you or not.

[mindwrench]

Anxiety attacks and/or sustained moderate levels of anxiety often cause it for me. Also thinking about or trying to discuss previous traumatic events.