Dissociative (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to produce dissociation.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient exhibited dissociative symptoms after the traumatic event, including a disconnect from her emotions and memories.
- The dissociative effects of the anesthetic wore off slowly, leaving the patient feeling groggy and disoriented.
- The therapist worked to help the client overcome her dissociative tendencies, which had been a coping mechanism during childhood.
- The study examined the dissociative properties of ketamine, a medication that can induce a sense of detachment in users.
- The patient's dissociative disorders made it difficult for her to form close relationships, as she often felt disconnected from others.