i have mpd, and my father recently told me in front of my family that i was sexualy abused as a child, it was humiliating and i ran away and cried, but thats not the point, i dotn have a very good relationship with my dad so im afriad to ask specifics i dont even want to know, but im wonderign if the mpd disorder is related to this?? i dont remeber being abused
2006-09-15 02:52:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Multiple personality disorders usually stem from a genetic imbalance in the body, accompanied with equal left brain and right brain usage. the two sides conflict for control and logic and creativity battle with each other. The trauma is usually the trigger, but once a fractured psyche is triggered, I've heard that dealing with the trauma won't "untrigger" it. Medication seems to be the only treatment, but that could be a ruling on behalf of the pharmaceutical companies.
The only way for MPD patients to recover is for their personalities to engage each other, basically rid the mind of one another. This symboloic battle causes the brain to heal the pathways and retain order over one side of the brain. Different medications will either prevent personalities from surfacing or it will trigger a confrontation between them under close psychiatric watch.
2006-09-15 02:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychologists say that some abused children will develop MPD as a means of separating themselves from the abuse they're suffering. It may very well be that's what happened in your case, if you were in fact abused. You might want to speak to a close family member who could know about this, instead of your dad, but there's no guarantee that they knew, either.
2006-09-15 10:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very possible, if you used like a splitting of feelings as a coping technique. you may want to see a counciler, or ask your doctor to perscribe somehting, short term, to help you out, until you get on the right track.
when you say multiple personality... is it bi-polar, like you are really sad, or angery some days, and you are tired and exausted, and then the next day you are like alive, and almost feel like you are high?? or do you have split-personality disorder, these are two totally different things that you may want to look into. you might want to talk to a counciler about figuring out which one you have.
i was sexualy abused for 4 years as a child, and had bi-polar a to the point i was no longer able to fully function through a normal day, and through saver treatment, and a few differnt tipes of therapy, we figured out that the root problem was ptsd. and now, i have completely over come it all. it just takes the right steps, and maybe medication.
good luck
2006-09-15 09:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by shenae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MPD is usually associated with severe emotional trauma early on in life so I'd say yes, this is a possibility. My guess is that one of your personalities knows about the trauma and was specifically created for this purpose.
2006-09-15 10:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a therapist about this condition maybe talking to this individual could help you to face your fears and humiliation and finally be able to forgive the individual that wronged you and move on with your life.You could ask your parent to explain the situation to the therapist if you don't feel confident enough to explain it yourself.Good Luck!!!
2006-09-15 10:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Ali.D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could of triggered it yes. as an attempt to get away from the problem. You really should sit downa dn talk with your father about it i know it's got to be embarassing or humilating. But you need to know what happend. Then you can talk with your therapist about it and go from there. Good lUck
2006-09-15 09:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe in the diagnosis of multiple personality disorder. You probably were not abused.
2006-09-15 10:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. The reason you may not remember is that you have it blocked in your memory. That is sad that he did this to you and then told you in front of the family, he is sick.
2006-09-15 09:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by cfoxwell99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever watched the movie Sybill? watch it thats why she didnt remember and once she had all the rest of her personalaties blended into one...just because you dont remember doesnt mean it didnt happen. talk to your psycoligist
2006-09-15 10:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by redbra24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That definitely could be the reason. It is a common reason for it.
2006-09-16 00:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by jenn87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋