S2E8: Dissociative Identity Disorder With Rebecca HilliardS2E8: Dissociative Identity Disorder With Rebecca Hilliard
Mental Insights
Rebecca Hilliard is the author of “A World Locked Away”, which is the story of a young woman’s experiences through the challenges of anxiety, depression, addiction and suicide. Rebecca learned through first hand experience and now shares her knowledge...
25:55•20 Apr 2020
Unpacking Dissociative Identity Disorder with Rebecca Hilliard on Mental Insights
“It's been a really interesting journey: learning how to separate myself, Rebecca, from my alters, because we've always sort of been like jumbled together, like I always thought, like it all was me, but now being able to know their ages and know what they like doing and don't like doing, and knowing what their triggers are, and like sort of like learning about myself for the first time, so learning my interests and what I like doing, separate from theirs and what they like doing.”
Ever wondered what it's like to live with multiple identities? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Mental Insights', host Brendan Cutuli sits down with Rebecca Hilliard, author of 'A World Locked Away'. Rebecca opens up about her life with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), a condition often shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. With raw honesty, she shares how severe childhood trauma led to the development of DID and the journey she undertook to understand and manage her condition.
This episode isn't just an educational dive into the symptoms and diagnosis of DID; it's a heartfelt narrative that sheds light on the real-life challenges and stigmas those with DID face daily. Rebecca discusses her process of differentiating between her alters, the various coping strategies she's employed, and the treatments that have helped her. Whether you're personally affected by DID, know someone who is, or are simply curious about mental health complexities, this conversation offers invaluable insights.
Join Brendan and Rebecca as they navigate through the intricacies of living with DID, aiming to foster understanding and compassion.
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