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Tips for Dissociative Identity Disorder Patients to Live a Good Life

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Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental condition characterised by disconnection from one’s thoughts and emotions. This paper forms a basis for further research on this area by utilising a wide conceptualisation of the brain functioning in dissociative identity disorder. It seeks to provide more information on DID and the tips to help patients cope with the symptoms. Patients suffering from dissociative identity disorder have higher levels of trauma compared to unaffected individuals. This research paper expounds that dissociative identity disorder individuals have difficulties facing overwhelming events, including accidents, disasters and abuse. They are also unable to narrate past events that cause them pain. However, these patients need tips to help them to live every day and a fulfilling life. The tips include developing healthy lifestyles, including eating balanced diets, physical exercises, therapies and cutting down on alcohol and substance intake.

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Malik, B.H., Rutkofsky, I.H. (2023). Tips for Dissociative Identity Disorder Patients to Live a Good Life. In: Tohid, H., Rutkofsky, I.H. (eds) Dissociative Identity Disorder. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39854-4_41

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