20 Questions
What are the primary types of dissociative disorders mentioned in the text?
Dissociative identity disorder, Depersonalization/derealization disorder, and Dissociative amnesia
How are acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to dissociative disorders?
They share symptoms such as memory loss, depersonalization, or derealization
Why do dissociative disorders often first develop according to the text?
As a way to deal with catastrophic events or long-term stress, abuse, or trauma
What is highlighted as a key factor affecting the development of dissociative disorders in childhood, based on the text?
Presence of caring and knowledgeable adults
What is a common trigger for dissociative identity disorder according to the text?
Childhood abuse or trauma
Which term is used to describe the feelings of being detached from one's own mind, body, or self?
Depersonalization
What percentage of individuals with dissociative identity disorder have attempted suicide?
70%
At what age do symptoms of dissociative amnesia typically begin?
16 years old
What is a common symptom of dissociative identity disorder involving different 'personality states'?
Shifting between distinct identities
What distinguishes dissociative amnesia from normal forgetfulness?
'Dissociative amnesia means not being able to recall information about one’s past,' as the text describes
How do dissociative disorders often first develop, according to the text?
As a way to deal with a catastrophic event or with long-term stress, abuse, or trauma.
What are the three primary types of dissociative disorders mentioned in the text?
Dissociative identity disorder, Depersonalization/derealization disorder, Dissociative amnesia.
How are acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to dissociative disorders?
They share symptoms like memory loss, depersonalization, or derealization.
What is highlighted as a key factor affecting the development of dissociative disorders in childhood?
Limitations on one's ability to fully understand traumatic events, underdeveloped coping mechanisms, and lack of support from caring adults.
What are the symptoms of dissociative identity disorder?
Existence of two or more distinct identities or 'personality states', involuntary shifting between identities, long-term gaps in memory, problems in daily life functioning
What are the symptoms of depersonalization/derealization disorder?
Depersonalization (feelings of unreality or detachment from oneself) and derealization (feelings of unreality or detachment from surroundings)
What is dissociative amnesia?
Inability to recall information about one's past, not just simple forgetfulness
What triggers dissociative identity disorder usually stem from?
Catastrophic experiences, abuse, or trauma during childhood
What percentage of individuals with dissociative identity disorder have attempted suicide?
More than 70%
What are common behaviors among those with dissociative identity disorder?
Suicide attempts, self-mutilation, and self-injuring behaviors
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