Dissociative disorders (also known as dissociative episodes) can be described as involuntary escapes from reality. Disconnection of thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory are all examples of dissociating. People of all ages and backgrounds can suffer from dissociative disorders. According to research, approximately 75% of Americans experience one or more episodes of depersonalization/derealization at some point in their lives. Around 2% of those include chronic episodes.