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Structural Dissociation and the Mask of ‘High-functioning’ (Audio Essay)
Structural Dissociation and the Mask of ‘High-functioning’ (Audio Essay)
Structural Dissociation and the Mask of ‘High-functioning’ (Audio Essay)
Friday 22nd December 2023
Dive into structural dissociation with Imi Lo on 'Eggshell Transformations', uncovering hidden struggles and paths to healing.
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Episode Overview
- Growing up with emotionally unsupportive parents leads to a profound impact on the inner world
- Structural dissociation results in unpredictable mood swings, identity confusion, and a lingering sense of emptiness
- Acknowledging the pain and reaching out to wounded parts is the first step towards healing
- Potential treatments such as Internal Family Systems and Dialectal Behavior Therapy offer nuanced approaches to integration
- Each therapeutic approach brings unique strengths in the journey towards healing and integration
Healing is saying, I see you and I'm ready to face what's inside. Acknowledging the pain and reaching out to those wounded parts is the most courageous step you can take right now.
Imagine living a life where you seem perfectly fine on the outside but are struggling deeply within. This episode of 'Eggshell Transformations' with Imi Lo dives into the concept of structural dissociation, a psychological phenomenon where one's personality splits into different parts as a way to cope with trauma. For many, this means presenting a 'high-functioning' facade to the world while hiding their inner turmoil.
Imi Lo, an expert in emotional sensitivity and intensity, breaks down how this split can lead to mood swings, identity confusion, and a pervasive sense of emptiness. Growing up in an emotionally unsupportive environment often triggers this coping mechanism, leading to an internal divide between a confident exterior and a hidden traumatic self.
Imi discusses various therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychosynthesis, and Schema Therapy, each offering unique ways to integrate these fragmented parts and move towards healing. If you've ever felt like you're wearing a mask to hide your true self, this episode offers both understanding and practical steps for reclaiming joy and wholeness.