What is Dissociation/What is DID? Dissociation, the term that underlies dissociative disorders such as DID, is used to describe the disconnection or lack of connection between things that are normally associated with each other (Dissociation FAQ’s).
Research shows that dissociation stems from a combination of environmental and biological factors, most commonly repetitive childhood physical and/or sexual abuse or other forms of trauma (Dissociation FAQ’s). Dissociation can also result from severe neglect or emotional abuse. In this context, dissociation can be considered adaptive because it reduces overwhelming distress created by trauma. However, if dissociation continues to be used as a coping mechanism into adulthood after the original
Research shows that dissociation stems from a combination of environmental and biological factors, most commonly repetitive childhood physical and/or sexual abuse or other forms of trauma (Dissociation FAQ’s). Dissociation can also result from severe neglect or emotional abuse. In this context, dissociation can be considered adaptive because it reduces overwhelming distress created by trauma. However, if dissociation continues to be used as a coping mechanism into adulthood after the original