With 1.5 to 2 percent of the entire US population suffering from dissociative disorders, the statistics for this rare psychiatric disorder might seem low yet for the person undergoing it; it is entirely life-changing. Another astonishing fact is that at least 75 percent of people experience at least one episode of depersonalization/ derealization in their lifetime.
DID or multiple personality disorder (MPD) is a complex condition that impacts people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Our certified experts at Faith & Hope, LLC aid individuals struggling with DID/ MPD build a strong healing foundation for long-term recovery.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality, as known earlier) is a complicated emotional and psychological condition stemming from numerous life factors, majorly childhood trauma, neglect, or abuse. The patient develops manifestations (aka alternate personalities, alters, states of consciousness, or identities) within the same person. Life experiences and situational changes cause the trigger to shift between these manifestations.
There are three types of dissociative disorders, namely:
In simplest terms, dissociation indicates a disconnect with one’s thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or senses. The most common example of a mild dissociative disorder includes daydreaming, highway hypnosis, “getting lost” in a movie or novel, and other actions that involve losing touch with reality and awareness of one’s surroundings.
The condition becomes more concerning and pronounced when two or more personalities (separate identities) develop in a single person due to a tragic incident, traumatic accident, or abuse. These personalities often develop as a coping mechanism for the person to deal with the overbearing trauma/ pain. Symptoms may include:
Misdiagnosis is a common phenomenon as the symptoms it with are common with other mental health disorders (such as Borderline Personality Disorder, bipolar disorder, and Schizophrenia).
At Faith & Hope, LLC, we run careful diagnoses to equip our patients with thorough treatment plans through multiple therapies, including psychotherapies, medications, eye movement desensitization, and reprocessing, to name a few.
Our experts work closely with the patient to create a customized plan to develop coping methods and reinstate positive self-esteem in the long run. Discretion is key here. For more information, connect with our team to learn how you or someone you know can benefit from our program.