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When Eating Feels Unreal: Dissociation, Trauma, & the Hidden Side of Eating Disorders
Why does eating sometimes feel distant, foggy, or unreal? Why do meals happen on autopilot, with little connection to hunger, fullness, or satisfaction?
In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller explores the often overlooked role of dissociation in eating disorders, especially when trauma and nervous system overwhelm are present. Many people experience eating as disconnected or numb, yet rarely receive language or support that explains why this happens.
This episode breaks down how dissociation functions as a survival response, not a failure of recovery. Dr. Marianne explains how trauma…
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