The Danger of "It'll Be Fine": Understanding Dissociation

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message.Mind Pilot Episode 103Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm sure it'll be okay," even when your gut is telling you otherwise? In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and Dr. Mathew Sharps dive into the reality of everyday dissociation. While checking out can give your mind a temporary break from stress, it can also blind you to serious problems in your relationships and daily life. Learn how to recognize when you're shutting down and discover practical tools to force your brain back into reality before things go horribly wrong. Topics CoveredUnderstanding how normal dissociation acts as a break from physical reality, but can lead to ignoring serious problems if left unchecked.The difference between "Gestalt processing" (ignoring the details) and "feature intensive processing" (forcing the mind back to reality).Recognizing defensive reactions or anger as a potential sign of cognitive dissonance and unhelpful dissociation.Practical steps for setting boundaries and taking time to cool down when feeling overstimulated, adrenalized, or disconnected.Support the show