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A general description of the mental illness

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A general description of the mental illness

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is when someone has two or more independent personalities. Their different personalities are called “alters”. Each identity may have different memories, behaviours, and emotions. These personalities come up at different times, memory often not transferring from one to the other. This leads to gaps in memory known as amnesia.

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Signs and symptoms that accompany this mental illness

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Signs and symptoms that accompany this mental illness

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The presence of amnesia. Amnesia is a contributing factor to DID. This is a sign as often the person experiencing amnesia will not notice. Symptoms of amnesia include sudden mood swings, behaviour, and personal preferences.

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What are some social, environmental or physical causes or precursors of this mental illness?

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What are some social, environmental or physical causes or precursors of this mental illness?

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Firstly, brutal living situations. Brutal living situations whether it be violence, poverty, or something else can lead to substance abuse. Substance abuse is a large contributor to amnesia which can then turn to DID. Another would be childhood trauma. Repetitive traumatic events can lead to DID. Finally, brain tumours and brain injuries can also lead to DID.

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How does this mental illness affect a person emotionally?

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How does this mental illness affect a person emotionally?

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DID can cause someone to lose control of their emotions, feel very sudden and intense emotions, and rapid mood swings.

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DID can lead to disrupted sleep, headaches, and even seizures.

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DID can cause unpredictable shifts in behaviour, personality, and memory gaps. This can make it hard for someone with DID to maintain stable relationships with others.

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Where can someone go to get help in your community for this mental illness?

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Where can someone go to get help in your community for this mental illness?

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The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is a great place to go. They have therapists and many professionals who can support people affected in various ways.

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What are some ways you can help or support someone with this mental illness?

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What are some ways you can help or support someone with this mental illness?

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You can support someone with DID by understanding their condition, exercising patience, and pushing them to seek professional support. It is also important to learn about their triggers and what helps them. Additionally, you can speak to them, make them comfortable, and attend therapy sessions with them.

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What are the goals of the facility or program? 

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What are the goals of the facility or program? 

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To educate people about dissociative disorders, relieve the burden on carers, parents, or guardians, and of course to treat people with dissociative disorders to improve their condition and provide long-term improvements.

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What is the name of the facility or program and what is their website address?

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What is the name of the facility or program and what is their website address?

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The Pottergate Centre. This is a facility located in Norwich, England. They specialize in dealing with dissociative disorders.

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People of any age, gender, race, social level, and income.

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Where is the facility/program located and what type of facilities do they have?

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Where is the facility/program located and what type of facilities do they have?

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Norwich, England. They mostly have facilities dedicated for therapy and education. There are not any long-term care facilities on the property.

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Should we all work on our mental health as a part of our daily lives? Could resilience be a helpful tool in our journey? 

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Should we all work on our mental health as a part of our daily lives? Could resilience be a helpful tool in our journey? 

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We should all work on mental health. Mental health is subjectively more important than physical health as without happiness you lose the will to live whereas even in a wheelchair you can find purpose and inner happiness. Resilience is an excellent example of something that is needed in this journey. Life has its ups and downs however exercising resilience can keep you steady and on the right track.

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Clients will partake in therapy with one of their highly qualified therapists and psychiatrists. They will do activities, have conversations, and learn. Treatments and lengths can differ. There are no outdoor facilities at the moment.