Posted by Noa on January 8, 2001, at 6:06:35
In reply to Re: HI! new here-derealization anyone? » HopeB, posted by shellie on January 7, 2001, at 9:26:50
About dissociation: the only caveat I would add is that most everything available to read about dissociation links it to trauma, and I think there are probably some people who have dissociative symptoms that are not associated with trauma. I think this is especially true if the dissociation or derealization is a symptom of a panic disorder, social phobia, etc. This is just my opinion. I guess I liken this to the depression continuum--contributing factors can range from the completely biological end to the completely environmental end, and everything in between, with biology and environment impacting on each other. It just bothers me that whenever I read anything about dissociative disorders, it seems trauma is assumed. While that may be mostly true, I have to think that it is not a good idea to assume it is always true.
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