What is another word for mental dissociations?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛntə͡l dɪsˈə͡ʊsɪˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Mental dissociations, also known as dissociative states, are terms that describe a range of experiences in which an individual feels disconnected or detached from their surroundings, thoughts, emotions, or memories. Some common synonyms for mental dissociations include depersonalization, derealization, disassociation, disconnection, detachment, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). Depersonalization involves feeling as though one is detached from their own body or identity, while derealization is described as a detachment from reality. Disassociation and disconnection both refer to a feeling of being separated or disconnected from oneself or one's experiences. Detachment can also be used to describe a lack of emotional involvement or connection to one's surroundings. DID refers to a severe dissociative disorder in which an individual experiences multiple distinct personalities or identities.
