dissociation

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These experiences may involve frightening and anxiety-ridden experiences like hallucinations, or things like the dissolution of the ego, which can be disorienting and lead to a feeling of dissociation with oneself.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

Speaking about the inspiration behind the film, Skepta says it was about the "dissociation of an immigrant living in the UK", something he was able to relate to.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024

These are mild forms of dissociation, which is the ability to disconnect from our thoughts, feelings, environment or actions.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2023

The researchers say a flawed response scale could help explain the dissociation between what examiners know and what they report.

From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023

There was a dissociation of form and substance.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy