How to treat dissociation?

Dissociation is a condition that affects many people all over the world. It can be scary, frustrating and even isolating for those who experience it. So, how do you treat dissociation? What works and what doesn’t? In this guide, we will explore some of the most effective ways to deal with this condition in our unique comical style.

Understanding Dissociation

Before diving into treatment methods, it is essential to understand what dissociation means. Dissociation refers to an altered state of consciousness where there is a disruption in normal functioning. People with dissociative disorders often feel detached from reality or themselves.

Types of Dissociative Disorders

There are several types/types1 of dissociative disorders someone could have.
Depersonalization disorder: A person feeling disconnected from their body or self.
Dissociative identity disorder: Having two or more distinct personality states/compartments within themself that switch control over thoughts/behavior
Dissociative amnesia: Having periods where one cannot recall memories
– Others include acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.

Knowing which type of dissociate disorder/an individual has is important when discussing treatment options as they are specific toward certain conditions.

Treatment Methods

Dealing with any medical problem requires one/two/three/a combination approach(es). Here are some popular methods used for treating dissociation:

Medications

When dealing with severe cases(?) medication may bring relief/solution like:
– Antidepressants (such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
– These medications help stabilize moods by increasing amounts (#)of serotonin available in the brain; Many patients on these drugs note tangible improvement(s).
Caveat: Some may require several attempts before finding ‘the right’ drug since individuals may have different responses to them.
– Anti-anxiety medication
– If anxiety is the root cause of one’s dissociative disorder, taking an anti-anxiety medication could provide substantial relief; some examples include beta-blockers (#)and Benzodiazepines. (fun fact: Fancy term for ‘antidepressants’ being French for “anti-all-badness med”).
Warning: Due to their habit-forming nature, extreme care must be taken before consuming this if suspected falling into addiction.

Psychotherapy

It is vital that one understands how/why they are experiencing symptoms caused by dissociation. That said psychotherapy can be helpful such as:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(CBT): A therapist will work with you on recognizing thought patterns and behavior traits making you cognizant so that you can correct negative situations
– CBT makes use of evidence-based treatment methodologies stemming from cognitive psychology or learning theory thus it may benefit someone wanting quick acting, targeted results with a more rational framework.
– In practice clients find it genuinely enjoyable since the power of deconstructing mistaken/inaccurate beliefs empowers introspection path leading toward finding higher self-awareness/insightfulness
Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT)// for those seeking validation-based interventions which DBT facilitates via increasing emotional regulation and mindfulness practices (funny enough “dialectical” isn’t pronounced like dialet-tickle but die-al-ek-tick-al)- in short I am going to learn how not just deal positively my own emotions but knowing better when dealing with others’

Alternative Treatments

For those who aren’t fans traditional medicines here are some methods employed by people insteads2:

Exercise

Working out releases endorphins which promote positive feelings and chemicals important in signaling part(s) of the brain resulting in constructive fighting back against deficiency/imbalance inclusive of those linked to depressed/insomnia-affected brains3 + one may enjoy the toned muscles brought by stronger bodies.

Meditation

Dissociative patients report experiencing some clarity/focus and even feeling more acute sensation in their body during meditation. Studies found that practicing mindfulness meditation helps improve emotional control4 reduces depression symptoms, improves mood for PTSD sufferers.

Essential Oils

Using certain oils like lavender or cedarwood can help many people switch into a calmer state; research indicates this could be due to the chemical effect they have on parts of our CNS regulate hormones. 
 

Conclusion

In sum dissociation is a condition that effects many people worldwide but not all treatment methods are created equal. Finding relief begins with understanding what works for you aided via conversing therapy sessions or alternative beneficial habits(pest prevention practices such as). Remember if handling any severe symptoms medicating oneself should always be overseen physician (et al) esp when being advised using prescription medication aides there is knowledge on and reasoning behind why taking such amounts they advise personally.

       “The mind is a wonderful thing it starts working once we were born until/ unless we stand up to speaks” – Anonymous

References:
1. Dissociative Disorders [American Psychiatric Association]
2. Treating dissociation: How Alternative therapies Can Help[University Health News)
3.Exercise For Mental Health Harvard Medical School
4.Effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy for post‐traumatic stress disorder: A meta‐analysis[Our World In Data]
5.[Aromatherapy and its effectiveness in treating anxiety][PubMed]

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