Disassociating and grounding

When I got up this morning, nothing felt real. It was as if I was still asleep and in a dream. I didn’t feel like I was actually alive. It is called disassociation and there are skills that can be used to ground yourself and get back in touch with reality.

Skills

I couldn’t remember the skills required for grounding, so Google to the rescue. I found some articles that reminded me of the things I should try.

https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/dissociativeliving/2015/01/use-grounding-techniques-when-dissociating/

https://www.verywellmind.com/grounding-exercises-425376

I read the articles and tried a few of the suggestions. The one that worked for me this morning was a physical sensation. I clutched an ice cold can of Pepsi. I could feel the palm of my hand getting colder the longer I held the can. I concentrated on the physical sensation of the cold, and it helped me.

Next time you are feeling disassociated, look at the articles above and try some of the suggestions.

Good luck!