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What’s the difference between zoning out and disassociating?
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imo zoning out could end instantly whereas disassociating is more of a state of mind. like staring out the window in class, you're not necessarily thinking about anything but if someone said your name, you'd immediately turn and see what was up. if you were disassociating, it might take them saying your name multiple times or touching your shoulder to get your attention, and you might still be kind of out of it even then

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3d

I keep noticing my eyes unfocusing even when I try actively to make them focus. Same when talking to people. Any clue what that is? I have adhd btw

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3d

that's a little more complex because it could be literally like a vision issue but yeah I've heard of people losing focus when they're dissociating

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