Tag: emotions
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Dissociation: A Defense Mechanism with Long-Term Consequences
What Is Dissociation? If you’ve ever tried to understand the world around you but suddenly felt numb, empty, or disconnected from your own body, you may have experienced a dissociative reaction. Dissociation is a complex response, often triggered by trauma, designed to protect the body and psyche from overwhelming emotions. It can feel like “standing…
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Regulating Emotions – A Path to Greater Inner Balance
In moments when emotions are running high or waves of overwhelm are surging up out of nowhere, you may wonder: How do I learn to better regulate my emotions? And what exactly does that mean? If you feel that you can’t control your reactions in such situations, you’re not alone. Emotions have a deeper, often…