Causes
Is stress a possible cause for DID?
Yes
Is memory loss a symptom of DID?
Name one type of therapy for people with DID
- Psychotherapy
- Psycho-dynamic therapy
- Hydrotherapy
What is the main cause of DID?
Childhood trauma/abuse
What is the term for the transition between personalities?
Switching
Is recovery without outside treatment possible?
Researchers say no
Free Space
You get 300!
What is dissociation?
Feeling disconnected from yourself/the world around you
Name one kind of medicine prescribed to help people with DID
- Antidepressants
- Anxiety meds
- Anti-psychotics
What was one thing mentioned that does not cause DID?
1) Medical conditions
2) Substance use
How many alternating personalities do people with DID have?
How does therapy help/what do therapists attempt to do for people with DID?
Multiple answers
Why do people develop DID after trauma?
To detach/distance themselves from the trauma
What is the average number of personalities for people with DID?
10
Name one of the three typical goals of therapy for people with DID
Helping patients realize the nature of their disorder
Recovering gaps in patients memories
Final goal is usually to integrate all the sub-personalities