Is it normal to feel completely detached from reality during high stress moments?
1. Introduction Experiencing a profound sense of complete detachment from reality during moments of extreme physiological or psychological stress is a highly recognized clinical phenomenon known as dissociation. While intensely unsettling, this feeling is a normal, hardwired neurological defense mechanism. When the central nervous system perceives a threat that is overwhelmingly severe, inescapable, or traumatic, … Read more