<p>They are conceptually related to the notion of a loss of sense of self but differ in terms of their affective properties. More precisely, depersonalization, a form of dissociation can produce dysphoria and a result of loss of sense of control. In contrast, meditation can produce euphoria and greater control. This paper describes and argues these distinctions in an active inference account of dissociation.</p>
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<p>Definitions for dissociation were discussed in <a href="https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/28868/what-is-dissociation">this question.</a>
Meditation can also involve detachment from the body and thought processes, ignoring of physical stimuli with some traditions having concepts like Nirvana which seem to relate to a cessation of attachments.</p>
<p>How if at all are those concepts related?
Is there any work which compares and contrasts these concepts?</p>

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Are dissociation and meditation related?
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# Are dissociation and meditation related?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-09-07)

Definitions for dissociation were discussed in [this question.](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/28868/what-is-dissociation)
Meditation can also involve detachment from the body and thought processes, ignoring of physical stimuli with some traditions having concepts like Nirvana which seem to relate to a cessation of attachments.

How if at all are those concepts related?
Is there any work which compares and contrasts these concepts?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2024-09-27. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

They are conceptually related to the notion of a loss of sense of self but differ in terms of their affective properties. More precisely, depersonalization, a form of dissociation can produce dysphoria and a result of loss of sense of control. In contrast, meditation can produce euphoria and greater control. This paper describes and argues these distinctions in an active inference account of dissociation.

<https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.539726/full>


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