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Originally Posted by 1976kitchenfloor
DID is thought to develop as an automatic unconscious defense mechanism protecting a child against devastating feelings associated with terrible trauma. Repeated sexual and other abuse, torture, and violation in early childhood are often precursors to DID.
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You might want to broach this aspect of the disorder with the therapist since severe abuse is most likely involved and you will want to know what you can and need to do about this.
take care. keep the faith.
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Severe abuse is not always the cause. It could be trauma associated with a parent's illness or the child believing her life is in danger. If a young child is extremely sensory defensive, situations that seem normal to others can feel life threatening. And some people are more inclined to dissociate as a way to cope and survive.