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Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder. Kaitee Quinn P.1. Definition. Most everyone experiences Dissociation The most common example- daydreaming or getting lost in the moment D issociative identity disorder is a severe form of dissociation Also called multiple personality disorder

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

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  1. Dissociative Identity Disorder Kaitee Quinn P.1

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Other info

  5. 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

  6. Treatment

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Media • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6BY6W9W76M

  10. Bibliography • http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder • Chart slide 4- http://www.viewzone.com/multiple.html • http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dissociative-disorders/basics/symptoms/con-20031012 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6BY6W9W76M • https://www.google.com/search?q=medicine&biw=667&bih=612&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=01QjVYvCEJOXyASg-IJw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=psychotherapy+couch&revid=2098128066

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