Helping multiples and their loved ones to remember the music
What is MPD/DID?DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is an amazing, unique, creative and complex survival technique developed by highly traumatised children living with severe, repetitive abuse. In the following links we will discuss what DID is, and is not, in more detail. DSMIV Criteria - this is the technical definition mental health professionals use to diagnose DID FAQ Different Types of Family Members - Within a DID system, there are often several different types of family members (alters), here we will discuss the most common About Littles -Littles are family members (alters) within a DID system who have never gotten to grow up. Here we will explain about these amazing people in a bit more detail. Glossary |
What is PTSD?PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress disorder, happens as a result of traumatic events, namely childhood (and adult) abuse in the case of multiples. PTSD is an incredibly debilitating disorder causing flashbacks, phobias, and stress related health problems. As PTSD is a difficult copmponent of every multiple's daily life we have decided to include a few links explaining it. DSMIV Criteria - this is the technical definition mental health professionals use to diagnose PTSD FAQ What is a Flashback? - Flashbacks are one of the most difficult symptoms of PTSD, here we explain exactly what a flashback is, and provide links to flashback coping strategies. Glossary |
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