"Dissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary escape from reality characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness and memory. .... Stressful situations can worsen symptoms and cause problems with functioning in everyday activities. However, the symptoms a person experiences will depend on the type of dissociative disorder they are experiencing."
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness (2015, March). Dissociative Disorders. Mental Illness Fact Sheets.
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