The “thousand-yard stare” ― or 1000-yard stare ― is a term that describes the blank, … See more

In the same way that our stress response prepares our bodies to fight or flee, dissociation is another type of response to stress. But unlike the fight-or-flight response, … See more

Children who experience overwhelming, frightening, or traumatic situations may use dissociation to cope with what they’re experiencing. Much like the thousand-yard stare in ad… See more

Dissociation is a common response to stress or trauma that can make someone feel or act detached from themselves or the world around them. When a person is experiencin… See more