Dissociation: What Is It, Really?
Ever feel like you’re there… but not really there? Or like the world suddenly feels distant, dreamlike, or strangely unfamiliar?
In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast, we’re diving into dissociation , what it actually is, why it happens, and what it can look and feel like.
We break down some of the common signs and symptoms of dissociation, including feeling disconnected from yourself or your surroundings, emotional numbness, “spacing out,” memory gaps, and experiences of depersonalisation or derealisation.
We also explore why dissociation can be a protective response, particularly when our brains and nervous systems are overwhelmed, and why understanding what’s happening can be an important first step towards responding with curiosity rather than fear.
No jargon, no diagnosing yourself from TikTok , just a practical, trauma- informed introduction to understanding dissociation.
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Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT
We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.
Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.
