Dissociative Disorder Blogs

Dissociative states occur in almost everyone around the globe sometimes. Modern psychiatry claims that dissociative states are at the crossroads between neurobiology and psychology and they are true phenomena [1]. They say that dissociation is a coping process and that is how our mind sometimes reacts to extra severe stresses. The whole concept of dissociation […]

Dating someone with multiple personality disorder is quite a rare situation as only 1% of the whole population tends to have DID [1]. Yet, if you are a lucky guy and your partner shows the symptoms of dissociative identity disorder, or they are already diagnosed with it, is it a dead end for your relationship? […]

Mental health issues are diverse and often they are comorbid. They impact the life quality of a patient and they bring trouble to their surroundings. Among all mental disorders, there are two which sound a bit frightening if you do not know details about them. Often, people even confuse them. These two mental illnesses are […]

Probably, there is no more such a complex yet controversial mental disorder like DID or dissociative identity disorder. Also known as split personality disorder or multiple personality disorder, it is widely enclosed in media yet remains one of the most enigmatic mental health issues ever. What makes DID controversial? Let’s explore its essence, typology, symptoms, […]

Yes, it is possible to consider DIS as a disability but commonly, this disorder is referred to as a ‘‘hidden’ disability. This is because the disabilities these people with DIS experience may not be as apparent as others with other physical impairments; yet, they are incapable of managing necessary day-to-day needs properly. The disorder could […]

Maintaining your stable state of mind requires various methods. Some treatment for mental health recovery can be taken without mandatory inpatient stay yet, in some cases, it is better for a patient to stay under the supervision of psych specialists to return to stability and well-being. That is what is often called a mental health […]

Struggling for mental health can be a daunting task for an individual suffering from any kind of mental health issues. Typically, the disorder has its ups and downs, and in crises, the help of a professional is a must. Sometimes, outpatient treatment doesn’t work as efficiently as it is supposed. In the acute manifestation of […]

With the development of psychiatry and psychology as scientific branches, lots of diagnoses were crystallized describing people whose behavior earlier was considered to be ‘weird’. BPD or borderline personality disorder is among such diagnoses that emerged in the early 1930s. Its symptoms were characteristic of people balancing between neurotic and psychotic states of mind with […]

Although conditions like dissociative identity disorder affect as few as 1.5 percent of the global population, dissociative episodes are not uncommon. Some studies show that mild episodes of depersonalization or derealization can last from hours to days. They can occur as a reaction to high amounts of stress. According to one study, episodes can occur […]