5 Signs Of Dissociative Disorder

In a previous video, we talked about dissociation. Dissociation is a defense mechanism where we unconsciously push away conflicting or threatening emotions from our subconscious mind. It’s a form of compartmentalizing your feelings so that you do not have to deal with them. Today, let's dive deeper. There are three types of dissociation: dissociative identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, and depersonalization or derealization disorder. While each type has different symptoms, they share various traits. Disclaimer: This video and quiz are not professional diagnoses. If any of the symptoms in this video resonate, please talk to a licensed therapist. Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: ayacchiart YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Sources: American Psychological Association. (2022). Apa Dictionary of Psychology. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from dictionary.apa.org/dissociative-disorder Cleveland Clinic. (2018, March 28). Dissociative disorders: Types, causes, symptoms & treatment. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17749-dissociative-disorders- Dissociative Disorders. (Jun 29, 2022). Traumadissociation.com. Retrieved from traumadissociation.com/dissociative. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2017, November 17). Dissociative disorders. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dissociative-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20355215 Wang, P. (2018, August). What are dissociative disorders? Psychiatry.org – What Are Dissociative Disorders? Retrieved from psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disorders Transcript: alugha Click here for more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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