Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental illness that disrupts or breaks down memory, awareness, identity and/or perception. It
is a condition were two or more distinct identities or personalities are present and take control of the person. It is also known as a multiple
personality disorder. A person who has dissociative identity disorder, often has issues with their identity and sense of personal history.
is a condition were two or more distinct identities or personalities are present and take control of the person. It is also known as a multiple
personality disorder. A person who has dissociative identity disorder, often has issues with their identity and sense of personal history.
Causes
There are many factors that can cause Dissociative Identity Disorder. One of the main causes is due to the extreme or repeated trauma that occurs during an imprtant period of development such as childhood. Extreme or repeated trauma is usually caused by physical, sexual or emotional abuse. It can also caused by an improtant early loss, such as the loss of a parent or of a loved one. The major impact of a natural disaster or war can cause a person to have this disorder. Dissociative Identity Disorder can inherited which causes the individual to dissociate.
Symptoms
Symptoms include depression, mood swings, sleep disorders such as insomnia, night terrors, and sleep walking. Other symptoms include Hullucinations that are auditory and/or visual, amnesia, or the sense of losing time such as not rememebering where they're or how they got to a place. they may attempt ot commit suicide or injury to themselves. They may have eating disorders or turn to substance abuse. They could also experience anxiety, nervous, or panic attacks. they might find themselves engaging in activities that they normally wouldn't do such as speeding, reckless driving, stealing money from their employer or friend. They often feel as if they have no choice but to engage in the activities.
Treatments
There is no cure for Dissociative Identity Disorder but there are effective treatments. The best way to treat the disorder depends on the individual and the severity of the problem. Treatments are likely to include a combination of psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, and art or movement therapy. Treatments also include taking medications. They might benefit from antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication. The goal of the treatments are to relieve symptoms, to ensure the safety of the individual, and to "reconnect" the different identities into one well-functioning identity. Treatment is also aimed to help the person safely express and process painful memories, develop new coping and life skills, restore functioning, and improve relationships. These treatments can be very successful if the patient is committed.
Summary Explanation, and Improtance of the Article
.The article Dispelling Myths about Dissociative Identity Disorder, explains what DID is and how it affects the individual. The author writes about seven myths that are commonly thought about the disorder. People believe that the disorder is not real and that the they could have false memories. The article describes how these myths are false and provides examples and situations on how it is only a myth. The article also explains how DID is caused by an early trauma such as abuse or neglect. The author gives an example of a woman who had DID to explain how an individual with the disorder copes with this and how it affects their life. This article is very improtant because it explains how DID is a real disorder that deffinately affects the life of an individual who has this disorder. The author points out that 1 to 3 percent meet full criteria for DID. This makes the disorder as common as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This article is very useful for someone who wants to find out more information about DID. The article is article is improtant because becuase the author gives the reader and sense of hope and even says that there is help for people who have DID.
Links
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/dissociative_disorders/hic_dissociative_identity_disorder_multiple_personality_disorder.aspx
http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/all/1/
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/dissociative_disorders/hic_dissociative_identity_disorder_multiple_personality_disorder.aspx
http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/all/1/