Dissociative Disorders involve disruptions in memory, identity, or perception, often as a response to trauma. Individuals may feel disconnected from themselves or their surroundings, affecting daily functioning.

Some of the causes of dissociative disorder are as follows:

• Severe trauma or abuse
• Stressful or overwhelming events
• Lack of emotional support
• Coping with distress
• Genetic vulnerability

Symptoms might include:

• Feeling detached from self
• Memory gaps
• A sense of being disconnected from reality
• Identity confusion
• Emotional numbness

At Sweet Water Psychiatry, we understand how this can interfere with daily life and relationships. Our team provides supportive care to help you strengthen awareness and stay grounded. Treatment focuses on understanding dissociative experiences and finding ways to feel safer in your body and mind. You are not alone in managing these experiences and building stability.