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    dissociate
    /dɪˈsəʊʃɪeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. (especially in abstract contexts) disconnect or separate: "the word ‘spiritual’ has become for many dissociated from religion"
    • 2. (with reference to a molecule) split into separate smaller atoms, ions, or molecules, especially reversibly: "these compounds are dissociated by solar radiation to yield atoms of chlorine"

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  2. www.verywellmind.com › dissociation-2797292Dissociation: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell...

    Aug 24, 2022 · Dissociation is a disconnection between a person's sensory experience, thoughts, sense of self, or personal history.If you have trouble remembering a certain period of time in your life, for example, you may be experiencing a type of dissociation called dissociative amnesia.

  3. www.verywellhealth.com › dissociation-definition-5188911Why Dissociation Happens and What It Looks Like - Verywell Health

    Apr 10, 2024 · Depersonalization. Depersonalization is a feeling of detachment, distance, or disconnect from yourself, your body, or your mind. It feels like what is happening around you is not happening to you. If you are experiencing depersonalization, you are cut off from your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and actions. Symptoms of depersonalization include:

  4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dissociation_(psychology)Dissociation (psychology) - Wikipedia

    Dissociation is a concept that has been developed over time and which concerns a wide array of experiences, ranging from a mild emotional detachment from the immediate surroundings, to a more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experiences. The major characteristic of all dissociative phenomena involves a detachment from reality, rather than a false perception of reality as in psychosis.. The phenomena are diagnosable under the DSM-5 as a group of disorders as well as a symptom ...

  5. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-health-problemsWhat is dissociation? - Mind

    Dissociation and dissociative disorders. Explains what dissociation and dissociative disorders are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family. ... Find it very difficult to define what kind of person you are; Feel like your opinions, tastes, thoughts and beliefs change a lot; A psychiatrist might call these experiences identity confusion.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISSOCIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DISSOCIATE definition: 1. to consider as separate and not related: 2. to consider as separate and not related: . Learn more.

  7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsDissociation | Psychology Today

    Dissociation often occurs as a result of stress or trauma, and it may be indicative of a dissociative disorder or other mental health condition. Skip to main content Mobile Navigation

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dissociateDissociate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    dissociate: [verb] to separate from association or union with another.

  9. www.simplypsychology.org › dissociationWhat Does Dissociation Feel Like? - Simply Psychology

    Nov 28, 2023 · Dissociation is a coping mechanism that some people use to deal with overwhelming or traumatic experiences. It involves a disconnection or detachment from one’s thoughts, emotions, sensations, or surroundings. Dissociative experiences can range from mild (e.g., daydreaming) to severe (e.g., dissociative identity disorder).

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › dissociateDISSOCIATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Dissociate definition: to break the association of; separate. See examples of DISSOCIATE used in a sentence.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISSOCIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DISSOCIATE meaning: 1. to consider as separate and not related: 2. to consider as separate and not related: . Learn more.