Monthly Archives: January 2011
Why Is Peritraumatic Dissociation Important?
As they say in The Music Man, “You can talk all you want…but you gotta know the territory.” To really understand what peritraumatic dissociation is all about, you gotta know the territory — namely, peritraumatic dissociation’s historical context and its … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Stress Disorder, depersonalization, derealization, dissociation, dissociative disorders, DSM-IV, peritraumatic dissociation, PTSD, trauma
Tagged Acute Stress Disorder, depersonalization, derealization, dissociation, dissociative disorders, DSM-IV, near-death experiences, peritraumatic dissociation, PTSD, trauma
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OK, What Is Peritraumatic Dissociation — Really?
Some insist that peritraumatic dissociation causes PTSD. Others say absolutely not. In some research, peritraumatic dissociation does predict PTSD; in other research, it doesn’t. One study even reported that those who experienced peritraumatic dissociation were healthier than those who did … Continue reading
Posted in animal defenses, depersonalization, derealization, dissociation, evolution-prepared dissociation, peritraumatic dissociation, PTSD, Tonic immobility, trauma
Tagged animal defenses, depersonalization, dissociation, evolution-prepared dissociation, peritraumatic dissociation, PTSD, trauma
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Understanding Dissociation 