Dissociative disordersOverview


Dissociative disorders are a group of conditions where you may feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you.


Symptoms of a dissociative disorder include seizures, loss of sensation, memory loss and identity issues.


It's not clear what causes dissociative disorders. They may be linked to a traumatic event or stressful situation.


Depending on your symptoms, treatment for dissociative disorders can include physical and talking therapies and medicines like antidepressants.

Page last reviewed: 08/04/2019
Next review due: 08/04/2022