Dissociation

argues that MPD and DID are in fact different diseases because everyone experiences some form of dissociation (daydreaming, forgetting some memories) while not everyone experiences multiple personalities (Cherry). Many therapists and professionals split on whether they are the same disease or not.…

It has been said that women are more likely to be sexually abused as a child or at a young age rather than men. However males that have been abused in any way may experience pathological dissociation. The average number of alternate personalities a person with DID has is between the numbers of eight and thirteen years of age. But there have been cases of more than 100 different personalities within an individual with DID. I searched quotes…

As many psychologists suggest, the human brain is largely a product of its experiences from birth until death. In its conception until its conclusion, the brain comes full circle. It begins building itself up from nearly nothing and eventually degrades until it becomes nothing yet again. During its period of somethingness, it is an original invention, built by the unique experiences of the human it directs. As a by-product of both positive and negative experiences, the brain uses specific…

Last year, I had the opportunity to meet and listen to one of The University of Georgia’s greatest running backs in history, Herschel Walker. Being the UGA fan that I am, I was a little star-struck when meeting the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner. He worked with a medical agency touring Department of Defense locations while promoting the ideals of seeking mental health care when needed. Mr. Walker cared so deeply about advocating to apply for treatment, he went as far as self-disclosing with our…

are not concrete and observable; consequently, there is a degree of subjectivity in making the diagnosis. Individuals may be disinclined to seek treatment, fearful that their symptoms may not be taken seriously (Dissociative Identity Disorder). Dissociation, a major symptom of DID, is known to occur as a result of many other mental illnesses. Consequently, it is very…

“Dissociation is the common response of children to repetitive, overwhelming trauma and holds the untenable knowledge out of awareness. The losses and the emotions engendered by the assaults on soul and body cannot, however be held indefinitely. In the absence of effective restorative experiences, the reactions to trauma will find expression. As the child gets older, he will turn the rage in upon himself or act it out on others, else it all will turn into madness.” ― Judith Spencer, Satan's High…

Defining Normality What really is considered to be normal? What is 'normal ' depends on the point of view, beliefs, and opinions of each person. In order to help scientists consider what is normal and abnormal, there are six general approaches when trying to establish the differences between normal and abnormal. Sociocultural What a person or group of people does in one culture (whether it be traditional, compulsory, etc.), it may not be considered acceptable towards people of another culture.…

Sigmund Freud was an influential psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. He developed the psychoanalytic/ dynamic perspective. This theory states that personality is shaped by thoughts and actions towards unconscious motives and conflicts. These unconscious motives and conflicts, Freud believed, were largely made up of unacceptable feelings and thoughts. The parts of the psychoanalytic theory include the unconscious mind, the psycho sexual stages, and defense mechanisms. Freud viewed the mind’s…

Dissociative Identity Disorder was one of the earliest studied psychological disorders (Early History). The case of Jeanne Fery is believed to be the earliest historical case of D.I.D. which can be confidently diagnosed. Both she and her exorcists wrote detailed accounts of her “exorcism” (History). The symptoms/characteristics of the disorder as documented by Fery and her “exorcists” exactly match those that are used to define D.I.D. today (D.I.D. Research). Fery’s exorcists described her…

Dissociative Identity Disorder, more commonly known as multiple personality disorder is considered to be one of the most well known and severe of the psychological disorders. Because DID involves extreme and repeated dissociation that interferes with a person 's normal functioning and can result in large gaps of memory and includes severe identity confusion by repeatedly dissociating and blocking out painful or unpleasant memories. It is believed that the Orbitofrontal Cortex of the brain…