Dissociative Identity Disorder Kaitee Quinn P.1

Definition ▪ Most everyone experiences Dissociation ▪ The most common example- daydreaming or getting lost in the moment ▪ Dissociative identity disorder is a severe form of dissociation ▪ Also called multiple personality disorder ▪ A mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of identity

Signs & Symptoms ▪ Memory loss (amnesia) of certain time periods, events and people ▪ Mental health problems – Depression – Anxiety – Suicidal thoughts/attempts ▪ A sense of being detached from yourself ▪ A perception of the people and things around you as distorted/unreal ▪ A blurred sense of identity ▪ Significant stress or problems in – Relationships – Work – Other important areas of your life

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Causes ▪ Thought to be an effect of severe trauma during early childhood ▪ Develop as a way to cope with trauma ▪ Usually extreme, repetitive abuse – Physical – Sexual – Emotional

Treatment

 Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for dissociative disorders  Also known as talk therapy  Involves talking about your disorder and related issues with a mental health provider

Treatment  No medications exist that specifically treat dissociative disorders  Doctors may prescribe antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications or antipsychotic medications to help control symptoms of DID

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