Dissociative Identity Disorder Treatment Centers California
Virtual Dissociative Disorder Therapy
Dissociative disorders are mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions and identity. People with dissociative disorders escape reality in ways that are involuntary and unhealthy and cause problems with functioning in everyday life.
Promising Outlook’s Virtual Dissociative Identity Disorder Treatment
utilizes a personalized multi-pronged approach to dissociative disorder treatment called an intensive outpatient program (IOP) to provide direct support to adults.
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Symptoms of dissociative disorders.
Signs and symptoms depend on the type of dissociative disorders you have, but may include:
- Memory loss (amnesia) of certain time periods, events, people and personal information
- A sense of being detached from yourself and your emotions
- A perception of the people and things around you as distorted and unreal
- A blurred sense of identity
- Significant stress or problems in your relationships, work or other important areas of your life
- Inability to cope well with emotional or professional stress
- Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors
There are three major dissociative disorders defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association:
- Dissociative amnesia. The main symptom is memory loss that’s more severe than normal forgetfulness and that can’t be explained by a medical condition. You can’t recall information about yourself or events and people in your life, especially from a traumatic time. Dissociative amnesia can be specific to events in a certain time, such as intense combat, or more rarely, can involve complete loss of memory about yourself. It may sometimes involve travel or confused wandering away from your life (dissociative fugue). An episode of amnesia usually occurs suddenly and may last minutes, hours, or rarely, months or years.
- Dissociative identity disorder. Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, this disorder is characterized by “switching” to alternate identities. You may feel the presence of two or more people talking or living inside your head, and you may feel as though you’re possessed by other identities. Each identity may have a unique name, personal history and characteristics, including obvious differences in voice, gender, mannerisms and even such physical qualities as the need for eyeglasses. There also are differences in how familiar each identity is with the others. People with dissociative identity disorder typically also have dissociative amnesia and often have dissociative fugue.
- Depersonalization-derealization disorder. This involves an ongoing or episodic sense of detachment or being outside yourself — observing your actions, feelings, thoughts and self from a distance as though watching a movie (depersonalization). Other people and things around you may feel detached and foggy or dreamlike, time may be slowed down or sped up, and the world may seem unreal (derealization). You may experience depersonalization, derealization or both. Symptoms, which can be profoundly distressing, may last only a few moments or come and go over many years.
Causes and risk factors.
Causes
Dissociative disorders usually develop as a way to cope with trauma. The disorders most often form in children subjected to long-term physical, sexual or emotional abuse or, less often, a home environment that’s frightening or highly unpredictable. The stress of war or natural disasters also can bring on dissociative disorders.
Personal identity is still forming during childhood. So a child is more able than an adult to step outside of himself or herself and observe trauma as though it’s happening to a different person. A child who learns to dissociate in order to endure a traumatic experience may use this coping mechanism in response to stressful situations throughout life.
Risk factors
People who experience long-term physical, sexual or emotional abuse during childhood are at greatest risk of developing dissociative disorders.
Children and adults who experience other traumatic events, such as war, natural disasters, kidnapping, torture, or extended, traumatic, early-life medical procedures, also may develop these conditions.
Complications
People with dissociative disorders are at increased risk of complications and associated disorders, such as:
- Self-harm or mutilation
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Sexual dysfunction
- Alcoholism and drug use disorders
- Depression and anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Personality disorders
- Sleep disorders, including nightmares, insomnia and sleepwalking
- Eating disorders
- Physical symptoms such as lightheadedness or non-epileptic seizures
- Major difficulties in personal relationships and at work
Children who are physically, emotionally or sexually abused are at increased risk of developing mental health disorders, such as dissociative disorders. If stress or other personal issues are affecting the way you treat your child, seek help.
Treatments for dissociative disorders.
Dissociative disorders treatment may vary based on the type of disorder you have, but generally include psychotherapy and medication.
Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for dissociative disorders. This form of therapy, also known as talk therapy, counseling or psychosocial therapy, involves talking about your disorder and related issues with a mental health professional. Look for a therapist with advanced training or experience in working with people who have experienced trauma.
Your therapist will work to help you understand the cause of your condition and to form new ways of coping with stressful circumstances. Over time, your therapist may help you talk more about the trauma you experienced, but generally only when you have the coping skills and relationship with your therapist to safely have these conversations.
DISSOCIATIVE disorders can be treatable through an intensive outpatient program (IOP).
Learn about the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Promising Outlook’s online “recover-from-home” Intensive Outpatient Program helps empower adults 18+ in understanding and successfully overcoming their mental health struggles with the unique strength of an unparalleled, multi-pronged approach to mental health care.
Our experienced clinicians are equipped to handle a wide variety of conditions. Have a question? Give us a call at 951.783.2487. It’s confidential and free. We care, and are here to help you on your recovery journey.
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- No Waitlists
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- 9-12 Week Program, All Online
- Experienced Certified Clinicians
- Cutting Edge Treatments (EMDR, CBT, DBT and more)
- Free To You* (Employer Insurance Often Fully Covers All Costs)
- Includes 1 on 1 Sessions and Support Groups Proven to Assist Recovery
Our experienced clinicians specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Self-Harm, Trauma, Behavioral Issues, Gender Identity & Dysphoria, Substance Use & Mental Health, Tech and Online Addiction, Mood Disorders, Depression and more.
How IOP works
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Promising Outlook’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is curated for those in need of more support than once-weekly therapy.
We offer uniquely personalized comprehensive care solution that includes multiple weekly sessions of supported groups, family therapy, and individual therapy for 9 to 12 weeks. Clients engage in intensive care around 10 hours a week in various support capacities.
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