Question 1

what is dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative DO: Is a form of identity disorder where there there is breakdown of memory, identity, awareness or perception. Is caused by psychological traumas. Types are:  dissociative amnesia, depersonalization do, dissociative fugue & did. Is prevalent in @10% population.

Question 2

what are dissociative disorders?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative D/O: "dissociative disorders" means a group of 4 disorders having in common: memory loss for certain periods of time, events, & people; sense of being detached from self (depersonalization); perception that things around you are distorted & unreal (derealization); blurry sense of identity; disturbed functioning in life, work, etc.  Reality testing is intact, unlike psychotic illnesses.

Question 3

can dissociative disorders be cured?

Accepted Answer

With dissociation,: I think healing is a more accurate term.  Mental processes are like a dance, and we're always balancing something.  With treatment of dissociative disorders, one may become more resilient to the things which previously triggered dissociation, so that this is no longer the automatic coping response.  One has more gears, in a way.  Dissociation leaves you without choice -- treatment provides these.

Question 4

dissociative disorders--how weird can they be?

Accepted Answer

Disconcerting: Dissociative disorders can impair one's normal state of awareness and limits, or alter one's state of identity, memory, or consciousness.  One can "lose" large portions of time, or find one's self in a place without recalling going there.   Such experiences can feel very "weird" and confusing to the person.  Also, they may show up as physical symptoms -- further confusing diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Loss of awareness: Dissociation is basically a loss of connection between different parts or aspects of your self. So you might feel that you are disconnected from your physical self (see yourself from a distance, feel disconnected from your body), or in an extreme form of dissociation, you might feel that there is more than one personality.

Question 6

are people of every age at risk for dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorde: Usually young adults, more females, but can occur at any age from puberty on.

Question 7

are people with dissociative identity disorders psychopaths?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: The term "psychopath" usually refers to antisocial personality disorder -- which is a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. In this there's deceitfulness, consistent irresponsibility, & much impulsivity.  Did involves genuine inability to recall important info (more than simple forgetfulness), and multiple distinct identities taking control of behavior.

Question 8

what can cause dissociative episode or dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative DO: Traumatic childhood experiences are mostly cited at the root of these disorders.

Question 9

do i have dissociative personality disorder? how would i know?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: It is a diagnosis that is exceedingly rare and contentious in the field. Please find a psychiatrist that has experience in treating patients with personality disorders if you are in need of help.

Question 10

what are the signs of having dissociative personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Can be difficult: One has to be careful with this diagnosis, as individuals can be prone to believing they have this based upon unwitting reinforcment of the idea by an inexperienced or naive professional.  This is serious and one should find and experienced provider.  Often there is a history of abuse, and disting periods of time where an individual has conductied activities for which they have no recall.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Dissociative feud disorder

A member asked:

What is dissociative disorder?

A member asked:

What are dissociative disorders?

A member asked:

Can dissociative disorders be cured?

A member asked:

Dissociative disorders--how weird can they be?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a dissociative disorder?

A member asked:

Are people of every age at risk for dissociative disorder?

A member asked:

Are people with dissociative identity disorders psychopaths?

A member asked:

What can cause dissociative episode or dissociative disorder?

A member asked:

Do i have dissociative personality disorder? how would i know?

A member asked:

What are the signs of having dissociative personality disorder?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?