Out of the Storm

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? (https://theconversation.com/dissociative-disorders-are-nearly-as-common-as-depression-so-why-havent-we-heard-about-them-116731), 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
  

Kizzie-

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

Great!

Written by two Dutch Uncles (and an American Auntie  ;D ) , so it might even give me a nice bee-line for finding a good T.

Thanks.  :thumbup:

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.  ;D

This article is about gaining awareness of dissociation:

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

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

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

All resources welcome Anna, thank you  :thumbup:   I'll add it above.

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.

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

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.

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

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!  :applause:

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.

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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!  :)

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hi , I'm new here and am greatful too read your posts about c-ptsd, I am 52 and when I learned of this it made everything in my life make sence.  I have kept myself away from people but this doesn't help it only re-victimizes me and I breathe a sigh of relief knowing there are others out her who understand and I'm not alone.  with regards to disassociating, that is what I did during beatings, I literally left my body and found myself above and watching,  for me it was not painful, but a way to endure it, but when I had to witness my sister being harmed it hurt me severely, I don't understand this but , it seems there is a lot of reading for me.  to do. 
I am not sure how this posting works, ive never been on such a site before so hope I do not offend anyone  , it is not my intention,   be well and lets all heal together :)

Hello and welcome, Angelica! Thanks for joining.

This forum has been a real lifeline for me. I hope you get as much out of it as I have - I think you will!  :wave:

Welcome Angelica  :heythere:   

Hi there, I'm glad you found out about this.  I'd suggest you look up info on polyvagal nerve therory.  It explains perfectly what happens, there's a great YouTube video

Everyone should check out polyvagal nerve therory for another view on disassociation.  It solved what I've been wondering about and dealing with for the past 15 years.  There's a great YouTube video that's hilarious and informative.  I'm so grateful things are finally starting to come together

QuoteI'm so grateful things are finally starting to come together

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A new article by Robyn Brickel about dissociation:

Dissociation: How People Cope with Trauma They Want to Forget (https://brickelandassociates.com/dissociation-from-trauma/)

Dissociation happens to just about everybody at some time. It takes many different forms for different people. But for people with a complex trauma history, dissociation keeps the brain in survival mode. Nobody can endure a constant state of fear and still function well. You can't get through life unscathed while always feeling frozen, worried or shut down by your greatest fears. Dissociation can function as protection, by keeping people unaware of the distress of being traumatized.