Dissociative Identity Disorder

Have you ever heard of multiple personalities? Those who enjoy thrillers (like the movie Split) may have come across this term. The technical name for this condition is Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Dissociation

After covering disorders related to traumatic and stressful events, the diagnostic manual (DSM-5) continues with Dissociative Disorders. In previous posts, I mentioned the term dissociation but never delved into it, so now is the right time to explain it in my own words.

Adjustment Disorder

The overview of disorders related to traumatic and stressful events concludes with Adjustment Disorder. But what does "adjustment" mean in this context? Let's try to understand it in my own words.

Acute Stress Disorder

Following the discussion on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the DSM-5 diagnostic manual continues with Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). This disorder shares similarities with PTSD, so I’ll explain it by drawing parallels between the two. Let’s explore, in my own words, the criteria for diagnosing Acute Stress Disorder.