An Introduction To Dissociative Identity Disorder
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» thebattwoman - Welcome
To Suite Pamela. What a valuable topic to see here. I hope as you yourself wish, that it brings some comfort and help to many that suffer with DID.Congratulations on a superb first article and for explaining things so clearly.
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» TCE - Awesome Topic
Welcome to Suite101! What an incredible topic, I'm sure you will have a huge fan following along in no time.Good Stuff,
Melody
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-- posted by TCE
» karenjoy - Re: Hi Pamela!
In response to message posted by MindyB:Greetings, Mindy,
Sorry for the delay in responding to your question, I've been on vacation this past week and just returned home late last night.
I believe what you might be referring to are repressed memories, which differ from dissociated ones. Repressed memories are suppressed over time, while dissociated memories occur while the abuse is actually occurring. In other words, a "multiple" will "go away" while in the abusive situation. Someone who represses the memory will "remain" but the memory fades over time, and is often not recalled for days, weeks, months, or even years after the event.
I have explained this simplistically, I realize, but do hope it helps. Thanks for your question, it is an important one.
Blessings,
pam
-- posted by karenjoy
» joybelle - Great Article!
Hi Karenjoy,This is a wonderful article which fully explains the disorder. You did a great job on it and I look forward to reading more of your work.
I bookmarked your column...I'll be back!
Blessings,
Joybelle
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