dissszociáció

Dissociation is a mental process involving a disconnection between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and a person's sense of identity. It is a defense mechanism that the mind uses to cope with overwhelming stress or trauma. Dissociative experiences can range in severity from mild and temporary to severe and chronic.

Mild dissociative experiences are common and can include daydreaming, "zoning out," or feeling a sense of detachment during monotonous tasks. These are usually brief and do not cause significant distress or impairment.

More severe forms of dissociation can manifest as dissociative disorders. These include dissociative amnesia, where a person cannot recall important personal information, often due to trauma; depersonalization-derealization disorder, characterized by persistent feelings of being detached from oneself or one's surroundings; and dissociative identity disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder), where an individual exhibits two or more distinct personality states.

Dissociation is often a response to severe psychological trauma, such as abuse or neglect, particularly during childhood. The mind separates itself from the traumatic experience to protect the individual. Treatment for dissociative disorders typically involves psychotherapy, with the goal of integrating fragmented memories and experiences, processing the underlying trauma, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Medication may be used to manage co-occurring symptoms like anxiety or depression.