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Typically people do not experience complete lapses of consciousness when they dissociate. When they do, clinicians often suspect Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder) and look for ways of improving identity integration. I have a friend who is doing her...

I agree with PoopyPTSD. Given your lack of memory, I would get an aide dog. If your landlord does not allow dogs, get your psychologist or psychiatrist to write a prescription for an aide dog (if you live in the U.S, the ADA protects this right.) Also find a good therapist if you don't have...

I am curious...why do you feel dissociating is a bad thing? It is the way your mind copes with a stressful event. Did you think it means you failed? Because you didn't. If you were my client, I would be so proud of your progress! Having a dissociative event is not something to be ashamed...

When I started grad school to be a clinical psychologist, this was my biggest fear...that I would push a person too far and end up pushing them away. I had to learn that the best therapy doesn't make you feel very good at first, but it should NEVER leave you wanting to give up. She probably...

First, let me say how sorry I am for you. You tried your best, but in the end, your brother made his choice. That is little consolation for you, but you can say you did what you could. Please know that this is not your fault. Sometimes, even with the most skillful therapy, a person may feel...

I would encourage you to see a therapist. Trauma is different things to different people. What you describe with your early experience is an example of a narcissistic antisocial personality, and people who are drawn to these types are usually suffering from early childhood trauma. You might...

Maybe it is time to ask yourself, "What does Life expect from me?" You are here for a reason. You are not a mistake. The trick is to discover what Life expects from you. If you do not know, go to a quiet corner of the world and just BE. Sometimes people who are most depressed are simply...