(((((((((((erik)))))))))))
i don't post on this forum much but i have read a few of your posts. just wanted to say i'm sorry you're having a rough time. while i don't have DID i have plenty of inner children so i find this forum helpful to read.
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Originally Posted by Eriksplus
Orange Bossom,
we did Google it, and sadly didn't come up with alot. Oh well! Least we tried, right?
We know the diagonsis would be for The Host...we just need a diagonsis that would fit the bill in terms of us-Host has been diagnosed with Non Verbal Learning Disability.
You are confusing us just a LITTLE bit, but, helpng at the same time...hope I didn't confuse you just then, lol!
And, that last bit DOES sound like us! Ty!
(Yeston)Erik
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my computer won't let me multiquote but you were responding about the info on dissociative trance disorder. there is more info on this on the sticky on this forum that is titled "dissociation vs. dissociative disorder" up above. if you click on page 4 of the thread the first post by malady (#31) has some info with links that might be helpful to you.
here is part of the post:
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Trance and Possession Disorder
Possession trance is characterized by a transient alteration in identity whereby one's normal identity is temporarily replaced (possessed) by a spirit, ghost, deity, or other person. The experience of being "possessed" by another entity, such as a person, god, demon, animal, or inanimate object, holds different meanings in different cultures and therefore the diagnosis for this disorder may be culturally bound. While possession is a common experience in many cultures, in Western industrialized cultures, such experiences are not the norm.
Associated Features:
Subjects often complained of a variety of associated symptoms:
Loss of control over one's actions.
Behavior change or acting differently.
Loss of awareness of surroundings.
Loss of personal identity.
Difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy at the time of the possession.
Change in tone of voice.
Wandering attention.
Trouble concentrating.
Loss of sense of time.
Loss of memory.
Belief that one's body changed in appearance.
Cause:
This condition is multifactorial, in which spiritual, social, psychological and physical factors may all play an aetioIogical role. It is also commonly accepted that dissociative identity disorders have their aetiology in an early history of repeated trauma and abuse, often to horrific degrees. However, as yet, there are no biological theories concerning the origin of these disorders. Therefore, besides screening for common medical and psychiatric conditions, the clinician should also examine the particular cultural context in which the patient presents.
Treatment:
A consideration in the treatment of Trance and Possession Disorder is determining whether the person is in the midst of an episode of mental disorder or having a spiritual problem. Therefore treatment currently revoles around assistance to cope with the physical aspects of possession.
Counseling and Psychotherapy:
Supportive therapy and psychotherapy may be helpful in certain situations. Family therapy is often helpful to assist relatives in coping with the affected individual. Behavioral techniques used in a therapeutic setting, or in the home can help a person learn behaviors that will lead to social acceptance.
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hope this helps a little.
