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I have commented in my writings that, sometimes, I use dissociation as a coping technique. Now, I’m not saying this is the best thing to do nor am I suggesting that it’s professional-recommended, I’m just saying it’s what I do to get through the day at times.

So, people have asked me, what is dissociation? Does dissociation help or hurt someone with bipolar disorder?

Similarly, when I talk in front of crowds something similar can happen. My mind, you see, is nervous, so it retreats into some corner while my body takes over and makes me seem confident and, perhaps, nigh on invincible. I’d say dissociation is very helpful then.

And, essentially, dissociation can be helpful whenever we’re overwhelmed to the point of incapacitation.