This experience, known as dissociation, can feel disorienting and unsettling. For some, it might last a few minutes, while for others, it becomes a recurring and persistent part of life.

Flexibility in Action Think of dissociation as a mental conductor, ensuring that the right self-state takes center stage at the right time. Imagine how challenging life would be if feelings of ...

Previous research has suggested that dissociation might be linked to disruptions in REM sleep—the stage of sleep associated with vivid dreaming. REM disturbances, such as nightmares, sleep ...

Everyday stress and marginalisation are flagged as two of the biggest risk factors for high levels of dissociation in young people.