Dissociation is a common response to emotional crises, especially stemming from adverse childhood experiences. If not addressed, it contributes to ongoing suffering and impaired functioning throughout adulthood. Normal memories are organized chronologically and with context, while dissociated memories become fragmented, causing emotional distress. The process of reconsolidation allows these memories to be integrated into a coherent narrative, which trauma therapies can facilitate, helping individuals regain a unified sense of identity and emotional stability.
Dissociation served to protect individuals during emotional upheaval, but if unresolved, it results in significant suffering in adulthood.
Dissociated traumatic memories differ from normal memories, leading to a fragmented sense of self and emotional distress when triggered.
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