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A case of probable dissociative disorder
1C.F. Menninger Memorial Hospital, Topeka, Kansas.
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This case study explores multiple personality disorder (MPD), now known as dissociative identity disorder (DID). It differentiates DID from other conditions and discusses trauma-informed treatments, including hypnosis.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- This abstract discusses a patient case presenting symptoms indicative of a dissociative disorder.
- It reviews the diagnostic criteria for multiple personality disorder (MPD) across DSM-III-R and DSM-IV, correlating them with the patient's experiences.
Observation:
- The patient exhibited dissociative states, hallucinations, and memory loss, characteristic of dissociative disorders.
- Key distinctions between MPD, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, major depression, and complex partial seizures are highlighted.
Findings:
- Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) is conceptualized as a chronic posttraumatic stress disorder.
- The review emphasizes the importance of differentiating MPD from other psychiatric and neurological conditions.
Implications:
- Treatment approaches for MPD should address the patient's traumatic history.
- Hypnotherapy is presented as a viable method for accessing and managing dissociative states in MPD treatment.