Information about Dissociation

Kizzie · September 24, 2015, 01:02:47 AM

Books

List of books about dissociation at Out of the Storm: http://outofthefog.net/C-PTSD/Books.html

Articles

Dissociative disorders are nearly as common as depression. So why haven't we heard about them?, July 24, 2019
Dissociation and C-PTSD: The Role of Detachment in Complex Trauma - https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/dissociation-c-ptsd-role-of-detachment-in-complex-trauma-1106174

Complex Trauma and Dissociation: http://www.healingfromcomplextraumaandptsd.com/#!dissociation/ca2a
Dissociation: An Insufficiently Recognized Major Feature of Complex PTSD: http://www.onnovdhart.nl/articles/jts_complex_%20ptsd.pdf
Gaining Awareness of Dissociation - http://www.traumahealed.com/articles/gaining-awareness-dissociation.html
Trauma-related Structural Dissociation of the Personality - http://www.trauma-pages.com/a/nijenhuis-2004.php
Understanding Dissociative Disorders: http://psychcentral.com/lib/in-depth-understanding-dissociative-disorders

Web Sites

International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation: Dissociation FAQs - https://www.isst-d.org/default.asp?contentID=76#diss
Trauma and Dissociative Disorders- http://traumadissociation.com/index.html

Jdog · September 24, 2015, 02:57:05 AM

Kizzie-

Very informative article. Dissociation is pretty fascinating, and the information provided much food for thought.

Dutch Uncle · September 24, 2015, 08:38:32 AM

Great!

Written by two Dutch Uncles (and an American Auntie

) , so it might even give me a nice bee-line for finding a good T.

Thanks.

Kizzie · September 24, 2015, 05:49:52 PM

Yes, we're thankful to the Netherlands for sure Dutch. Glad you find the resources useful JDog, I'm going to add to it as I come across more.

If anyone comes across a good resource please let me know and I'll add it in.

Dutch Uncle · September 26, 2015, 07:43:57 AM

This article is about gaining awareness of dissociation:

http://www.traumahealed.com/articles/gaining-awareness-dissociation.html

Kizzie · September 26, 2015, 07:04:44 PM

Added it above Dutch, tks! Love her site by the way

AnnaE · May 16, 2016, 03:44:47 AM

I'm a newcomer here, please remove if it's inappropriate for me to post a link here.
This is a long involved scholarly article (seems some Dutch involved here, too) that totally opened my eyes and explained to me some of what's been going on with me. Extension of dissociation and explanation of biochemistry/physiology behind dissociation. http://www.trauma-pages.com/a/nijenhuis-2004.php

Kizzie · May 16, 2016, 04:55:07 PM

All resources welcome Anna, thank you

I'll add it above.

Vexed · August 10, 2016, 01:57:47 AM

I've been reading through the link above, off and on all day while I do my canning. It's all rather sobering. Thanks for keeping it up and updated.

Satori60 · September 01, 2016, 03:04:52 PM

I have been reading more about types/ways to disassociate and I feel I'm at a crux?

Can anyone assist me with understanding a phenomena that I am finding more as I deepen my understanding of C-PTSD. I have recently, in the last year, had significant blocks emerge via what I can only describe as 'black outs'. I had 2 happen yesterday while in meditation. I am not sure how long they last yet I have absolutely no recognition of time passed? I am sure they don't last very long yet I totally disappear. They seem to happen when I get to a very relaxed state. The last 2 mornings I have done 'head bobs' where I actually start to fall over, and catch myself. This is when I come back to. Some would assume I am falling asleep? I(t) feels very unconscious blocking something from being seen?. I feel discombobulated when I come back, like starting to drive the car off the road when one falls asleep at the wheel. There is an energetic jerk via my body that brings me back to reality!

Can anyone help guide me to understanding what this is? Are there any good articles on this phenomena and its meaning?

I am really appreciative of everyone's level of sharing here on OOTS. Thank you

Three Roses · September 01, 2016, 03:44:55 PM

That almost sounds like narcolepsy - https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-problems/narcolepsy-and-sleep Other than that I don't know what it could be.

I would consult my therapist or physician.

Satori60 · September 01, 2016, 07:25:19 PM

Thanks Three Roses!
I'll do some more sleuthing. Narcolepsy is something I had not considered and am interested in learning a bit more

kindly,
Satori60

Fen Starshimmer · October 02, 2016, 01:01:07 PM

Kizzie,

Just want to say a big thanks for collating this wonderful resource on dissociation. It brings tears to my eyes to see so many insights, so much research and understanding into a topic that has eluded so many doctors and mental health practitioners, and caused immense pain and suffering for many (including me). Many of us have had to diagnose ourselves on CPTSD symptoms because the medical establishment has been incapable. This is not an ideal situation, One wants confirmation and validation, and effective help for recovery. Getting misdiagnosed is unhelpful at best and harmful at worst. Keep up the great work. OOTS is educating the world, and the world badly needs to hear it!

Kizzie · October 03, 2016, 05:19:47 PM

Tks Fen, very kind of you to post and I'm glad to hear the site is helping. I could not agree more that education and awareness are needed unfortunately, but as more and more people find their way here and other sites/resources like this and start pushing their physicians and other professionals for treatment and services, hopefully that will change.

Fen Starshimmer · October 04, 2016, 07:38:41 PM

Yes, agree. Now that we have great research at our fingertips, progress can be made by working individually and collectively. It's becoming a mission of mine!