When things fall apart

Dissociative disorders

The term dissociation refers to the (partial to complete) disassociation of mental functions that are normally related. Affected by dissociative splitting are usually the areas of perception, consciousness, memory, identity and motor function, but sometimes also bodily sensations (such as pain and hunger).

Examples include dissociative movement disorders, amnesia, sensory disturbances, seizures, personality disorders, and others.

It is about symptoms, backgrounds and new therapy approaches.

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