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Symptoms of dissociation resulting from trauma may include depersonalization, psychological numbing, disengagement, or amnesia regarding the events of the abuse. It has been hypothesized that dissociation may provide a temporarily effective defense mechanism in cases of severe trauma; however, in the long term, dissociation is associated with decreased psychological functioning and adjustment.
Dissociation is the disconnection of thoughts and memories from your normal consciousness. This defense mechanism does not erase these thoughts, but rather separates them from your conscious mind. Occasionally these thoughts will resurface when triggered by certain people and places. Mild forms of dissociation sometimes occur but do not mean a mental illness or dissociative disorder is present. Situations where this might occur include: while watching a movie, as a result of sleep deprivation, after a minor accident, while reading a book or as a result of taking laughing gas.