Have you ever felt like the world around you isn&rsquo;t quite real, or like you&rsquo;re watching your life from the outside? Have you ever driven somewhere and suddenly wondered how you got there? It might be dissociation - a surprisingly common psychological experience that can be both protective and, at times, unsettling. In this episode we look at the psychology behind dissociation &ndash; what is going on in our bodies and brains during this state, what triggers us and how it interacts with wider factors in our lives. We explore:&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The science of why we freeze in this state&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How it can help us cope, and when it becomes maladaptive&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Interactions with ADHD, trauma and survival mode&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why it feels so unsettling&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strategies to pull you back in&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reminders for when we don&rsquo;t feel real If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like you were living on autopilot, this episode is for you. <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</a> Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a> Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a> For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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