Wish I knew, I’ve given it more thought than I’d admit irl.

So you could say the difference…

Is subtle.

I’ll see myself out.

Keeping oneself grounded in reality is hard, painful, and requires a constant effort.

I’m trying to learn that the consequences of dissociating are actually worse for my mental health than what I’m theoretically trying to avoid. My struggles may not be ambassador-level, but I think it applies to most of the human condition.