Dissociative disorder

Dissociative Disorder

Dissociative disorder (/dɪˈsoʊʃiˌeɪtɪv dɪˈsɔːrdər/) is a category of mental health disorders characterized by a disruption or breakdown of memory, awareness, identity, or perception.

Etymology

The term "dissociative" is derived from the Latin word "dissociare", which means "to separate". The term "disorder" comes from the Latin word "disordinare", which means "to throw into disorder".

Types of Dissociative Disorders

There are several types of dissociative disorders, including:

• Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
• Dissociative Amnesia
• Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder

Symptoms

Symptoms of dissociative disorders can vary, but they generally include:

• A sense of being detached from oneself
• Memory loss (amnesia) of certain time periods, events, people, and personal information
• A perception of the people and things around one as distorted and unreal
• A blurred sense of identity

Causes

The exact cause of dissociative disorders is unknown, but they often occur after severe psychological stress, such as traumatic events, abuse, or war.

Treatment

Treatment for dissociative disorders often involves psychotherapy, medication, and, in some cases, hypnosis.

Related Terms

• Mental Health
• Psychotherapy
• Hypnosis
• Trauma
• Amnesia

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Dissociative disorder
• Wikipedia's article - Dissociative disorder

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