Understanding Dissociation
The freeze response often manifests as an automatic survival strategy, where individuals may appear disengaged while their internal systems are offline. Dissociation, a key aspect of this response, can lead to feelings of detachment from one’s senses and reality, sometimes resulting in vivid flashbacks or emotional numbness. Everyday experiences of dissociation, such as zoning out during conversations, highlight its prevalence in our lives, even if we don't always recognize it.In this clip
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