D I S A S S O C I A T E (9)

 D I S A S S O C I A T E

A state of mental confusion from your feelings or self. This word started to become more popular in the coming years of the 21st century. People use it when they are describing something that might have occurred but their memory does not allow for constant replay. Almost like having an out-of-body experience.

Despite reasons we might not think of, being able to disassociate from a situation can be proven helpful in times of stress. You separate yourself from something that could become harmful to you. Just when you think those memories won't catch up to you, they could show themselves when you least expect them to. Memories or situations that occur in time can cause scars others do not see.

This isn't just with memories though. Disassociating from a nasty situation happening in real-time can save you from an outcome you might not like. Even if you think or see it as a good thing, disassociating could result in more harm than good as well. What if you were helping a friend out of a bad situation? Even if it was harmful to you, that friend is now at risk if you can't help them with an issue.

Maybe even it's a person. Someone in your life that has always been there. Maybe by blood relation or even a closer than family friend. To disassociate from said person could once again be proven either harmful or helpful to one's mental well-being. You just have to be ready to face this stark reality. 

“Disassociating is a subject-focused art of disconnecting.”

-JS