Treatments and Drugs For Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Typically, an individual with DID will require many years of treatment. Generally a DID patient will need to be given several different treatments methods over a period of 5-7 years or may be moreSome of the treatments offered to a DID patient may include:- Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for dissociative disorders. This form of therapy, also known as talk therapy, counseling or  involves talking about the disorder with a mental health professional. The therapist will help patient remember and work through the trauma that triggered the Dissociative symptoms (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research , 2007). The course of psychotherapy may be long and painful, but this treatment approach can be effective in the treatment of DID .- Creative Art Therapy: This therapy uses the creative process to help people who might have difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings. Creative art therapy includes art, dance and movement, drama, music and poetry. Things such as keeping a journal or creating art is also encouraged during treatment to help bring the past and present together (Baxter, 2007)- Medications: Although there are no medications that specifically treat Dissociative disorders, Medications like anti-depressants or tranquilizers are a very common treatment method because the personalities may have anxiety or mood disorders and the medications may help control the mental health symptoms associated with the disorders. Generally medications are not recommended because maintenance and effective use of prescriptions given to multiple personality states is difficult to attain. If medication is prescribed, it should be carefully monitored (Psych Central, 2006).