Disassociating to Spotify Playlists

Reality off. Volume up.

You’re floating. Music in your ears. Eyes unfocused. You’re technically here — but only technically. Everything around you feels distant, and honestly? That’s kind of the point.

This is dorsal drift, disassociation wrapped in rhythm. Your nervous system is protecting you by pulling you away. It’s not giving up; it’s buffering.

You don’t need to force yourself “back.” But if you want to soften the fog, try this: take out one earbud. Name one sound in the room. Just one.

You’re still here. You’re still real. Even if you’re half-submerged in synths and lyrics.

When you’re ready, let the world fade back in slowly. You don’t have to press play on everything at once.