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Originally Posted by anderson
In the last couple of months I have read post asking does this discribe DID/ MPD? I am sorry I was not able to read all of it because it was triggering to us. But can those people that read and understand it post the recover stagges so that I can understand it better? Many of us are so overwhelmed with having a service dog that we are training and starting to regroup now that those with in are starting to find safety.
WE just would really like to see and understand the recovery steps that are in it to h elp us understand our T that we have now.!  |
the DSM book does not describe recovery.
it is the book that mental health treatment providers (psychiatrists, psychologists) use for diagnosing mental disorders. there is nothing in it about recovery or healing
example this is what the book says about DID -
Diagnostic criteria for 300.14 Dissociative Identity Disorder
(cautionary statement)
A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states (each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self).
B. At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person's behavior.
C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.
D. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., blackouts or chaotic behavior during Alcohol Intoxication) or a general medical condition (e.g., complex partial seizures). Note: In children, the symptoms are not attributable to imaginary playmates or other fantasy play.
Reprinted with permission from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Copyright 2000 American Psychiatric Association
the above was found on
http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/did.htm
what all that above means is -
in order for someone to be diagnosed with DID they have to have 2 or more alters that take control many times, these alters must be a certain kind of alters that have their own way to be, their own memories, emotions and stuff like that, that is not shared by the host. the host must have a special kind of memory loss that is different than the memory loss of those who dont have the disorder. the problems the host has cant be caused by drugs, alcohol or other mental and medical health problems.
there is nothing in the DSM about recovery/ healing process.
healing and recovering from DID is just like having depression or any of the other mental disorders. Each client in therapy is put on an individualized treatment plan that addresses their own issues with the disorder.
Some people use medication because they are working on controlling their depression and anxiety issues.
Some people use EDMR to help them with their anxiety issues.
Some people use trauma work technique because they are addressing their traumatic memories
Some people use CBT, or DBT because they are addressing their behavioral problems
there are all different ways and treatments being used but it all depends on what symptoms and problems each person with DID wants to work on.
To find out what treatment plan is best for you that will help you to recover / heal from DID, contact your treatment providers. tell them what your problems are they will help you draw up a treatment plan that will address those issues you have problems with.
