Symptoms
What is the main way D.I.D can be caused?
Childhood trauma
What does D.I.D. stand for?
Dissociative Idenity Disorder
Is it possible to treat D.I.D.
yes
Can people with D.I.D. live an almost normal life?
People with D.I.D. can still live full and productive lives.
Can people with D.I.D. talk with their alters?
Yes, individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) can communicate with their alters,
Name a symptom of D.I.D.
memory gaps, feeling detached from oneself or the world, and potential for mood swings, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
What does it mean to have Dissociative Identity Disorder?
a mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states (alters) that control a person's behavior at different times.
How does a therapist treat D.I.D.
dentifying and working through past trauma
Can someone have D.I.D. and not know it?
yes
Can alters dislike eachother?
Other personalities may dislike or be in conflict with each other.
What does it mean to dissociate
a mental process where a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity
D.I.D. classifies as a Dissociative Disorder because?
It's part of a broader category of mental health conditions where individuals experience a disconnection from their sense of self, memory, and/or identity.
How do you tell if someone is dissociating?
spacing out or daydreaming, a detached or altered perception of reality, memory problems, and changes in one's sense of self
What percentage of people in the U.S. have D.I.D.?
Does switching alters hurt?
can be painful and bewildering.
Why isn't D.I.D. called multiply personalitie disorder anymore?
because it better reflects the nature of the condition
When was D.I.D. officially classsified as a mental disorder?
1980
Who should treat a person with D.I.D.
A liscened mental health professional
What should someone do if they have D.I.D.?
seeking professional help from a therapist experienced in treating trauma and dissociative disorders
Do dissociative disorders ever go away?
Dissociative disorders can improve with the right diagnosis and treatment, potentially leading to a recovery where symptoms are significantly reduced or even disappear.
What are the three main symptoms of dissociative identity disorder?
the presence of two or more distinct personality states (identities), significant memory gaps (amnesia) for everyday events, personal information, and/or past traumatic events
What are the different 'personalities' a person has actually called?
Alters
How is D.I.D. treated?
Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
What is the maximum number of different alters a person can have?
There is no maximum
Explain why D.I.D. is a coping response
a way for the individual to detach from the overwhelming emotional and psychological impact of the trauma