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Summary Trauma and DID Notes
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Notes exploring dissociative identity disorder and its links with trauma
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DID - The existence of two or more distinct identities (or “personality states”). Thedistinct identities are accompanied by changes in behavior, memory and thinking. The
signs and symptoms may be observed by others or reported by the individual.
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disorde
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he%20existence%20of%20two%20or,or%20reported%20by%20the%20individual.
Trauma - Trauma is the lasting emotional response that often results from living
through a distressing event.
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/trauma
DID symptoms - Memory loss (amnesia) of certain time periods, events, people and
personal information
● A sense of being detached from yourself and your emotions
● A perception of the people and things around you as distorted and unreal
● A blurred sense of identity
● Significant stress or problems in your relationships, work or other important
areas of your life
● Inability to cope well with emotional or professional stress
● Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
and behaviors
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dissociative-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-203
55215
Trauma signs - Cognitive:
Intrusive thoughts of the event that may occur out of the blue
Nightmares
Visual images of the event
Loss of memory and concentration abilities
Disorientation
Confusion
Mood swings
Behavioral:
Avoidance of activities or places that trigger memories of the event
Social isolation and withdrawal
Lack of interest in previously-enjoyable activities
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