When you are experiencing a flashback of a traumatic event, often it can be too much to handle in the moment, overwhelming you to the point where your mind dissociates.  You feel numb, perhaps and out of body experience, zoned out and not being aware of anything going on around you and it can be potentially dangerous for you and others.  Often those who suffer from CPTSD will dissociate from reality in order to attempt to gain relief from the pain and trauma of your past and I will discuss what Dissociation is, why it happens and how you or your loved ones can help you when it occurs.