DID is not a psychosis. I think we all need to be aware of that.
Psychosis is treated in great part with anti psychotic drugs. Those who have DID are not psychotic and do not need and should not be prescribed anti- psychotic drugs which often dull the senses and thought processes, which in turn hampers the ability of the DID person to both cope and deal with the memories and the experiences and feelings associated with these traumatic experiences.
Recovery from DID requires a big committment on the part of both you the patient and the skilled psychotherapist you work with. Recovery involves intensive psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Some people with DID learn to function in their lives without being able to integrate. Sometimes integration is not the treatment goal. Others are able to accomplish an integration of all the parts/alters/functions.
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