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Zoning out is a natural function of normal life that can provide an immediate way of managing when your mind or body is overwhelmed. The habit of zoning out begins in early childhood while children try to assimilate the countless new experiences they are constantly faced with. Dissociation is the clinical term used to describe this experience; it is a protective mechanism triggered by the nervous system when it reaches its maximum capacity to process internal and external stimulation. Dissociation occurs on a continuum. Mild events can occur when you need a few moments to regroup. More frequen
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