Dissociation, depersonalization and derealization can be really scary and have a big impact on your life. Know you aren’t alone in this. Here are some resources that explain what is going on and some ways to manage when you find yourself dissociating.

• How to Come Back (video, 13m31s): Emma McAdam LMFT explains what dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization are, and how to come back when you dissociate.

• How To Understand My Fragmented Reality (video, 20m53s): Tamara Hill LPC explains what dissociation is, why it occurs, and how to ground yourself when it happens. She mentions a Dissociative Experiences Scale, which you can find below.

• Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II)(website): Scale to measure level of dissociative symptoms.

• Why Do I Lose Myself In My Mind? (video, 19m53s): Tamara Hill LPC shares further her clinical experience and understanding of dissociation.