Hey, Bec - thanks for your post! I've got questions. lol I naturally have a strong, strong routine as it is the only thing that keeps me safe as I disassociate. Somehow I usually go or do everything necessary when I am "gone" - at least I find me places I am supposed to be or things done that are supposed to be done even when disassociated and people refer to conversations they had with me, etc. I had to employ this skill during the years of trauma. But how do you not disassociate? I guess I go on automatic pilot when I am gone but how do I not leave at all? My T says I can't always stop it from happening although she hoped the schedule would lessen it but for some reason doesn't. Grounding techniques sometimes work, sometimes not. Any thoughts?