This experience, known as dissociation, can feel disorienting and unsettling. For some, it might last a few minutes, while for others, it becomes a recurring and persistent part of life.

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If you grew up with a sociopathic parent, know that healing is possible and you are not alone on this journey.

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Can stuffed animals, rose petals, and injections of an Elon Musk–approved dissociative drug help Silicon Valley leaders out of a rut? These women say yes.

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and ...