But what is dissociation? Dissociation is one way the mind copes with too much stress, such as during a traumatic event. It usually describes an experience where you feel disconnected in some way from the world around you or from yourself. Dissociation occurs in between 2-10% of the general population Dissociation is a natural response to trauma for many people (up to 73%) in the hours, days or weeks following either a once off event or ongoing trauma and abuse. However or th