Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is one of the most intriguing and misunderstood conditions in psychology. Characterized by the presence of two or ...

The word "dissociation" has grown in popularity and become embedded in everyday language, but while the term has gained traction in popular culture and mental health advocacy, misconceptions ...

One morning at work, I looked in the men’s room mirror and started stammering gibberish in a voice that wasn't my own. I was ...

In my last post, Trauma's Negative Impact on Working Memory, I delved into variations in memory processing that are prevalent with trauma. This post builds on the concept by considering trauma and ...

Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma. For example, what was once called consumption is now known to be ...

Dissociation is temporary escape from reality. It can be a healthy coping mechanism—unless it's sparked by trauma and left ...

Dissociation, or episodic feelings of detachment, is common, particularly in people with trauma or post-traumatic stress ...