Psychologist living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) breaks her silence to raise awareness.

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As a psychologist with lived experience of dissociative identity disorder (DID) formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) and after over a decade of engaging in the healing process from complex trauma Adrian Fletcher was no longer willing to remain silent about her condition. Her story is one of hope, love, and resiliency. She has chosen to embrace the power of vulnerability with the hope of deconstructing the stigma surrounding not only DID but around all mental health related conditions. She wants to raise awareness and bring hope to others. In powerful messaging she speaks out to challenge the inaccurately portrayed historical narrative surrounding DID. She hopes that all people can get to a place of lovingly accepting who they are regardless of a diagnosable condition. She wants people to know that healing is possible and that they are not alone.
This brief clip is an authentic, heartfelt, and candid share and was not intended to provide you with the diagnostic criteria for DID, you can locate that information in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition published by the American Psychiatric Association. To learn more about Dr. Adrian Fletcher please visit her website at www.drfletch.com/ and for more information on DID please visit An Infinite Mind aninfinitemind.com/
Dr. Adrian Fletcher is a licensed psychologist, certified EMDR therapist, consultant, speaker, and writer. An article on her lived experience with DID can be found in the American Psychiatric Association's Journal of Psychiatric Services ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/1...
Adrian is also a participant in McLean Hospital's Deconstructing Stigma Campaign
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Follow: Dr. Adrian Fletcher's journey on instagram at @drafletcher drafletcher...
Dr. Fletcher is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today
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"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do."-Brené Brown
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The information shared in this video or on this channel is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health or medical care. It also does not constitute a doctor/patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational, educational, and informational purposes only. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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@LunaWillowsong Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring. As someone who was diagnosed with DID at the age of 28 as I was becoming an RN and now I am someone who works in psych I have decided to use my personal experience to stand up for my patients who often get overlooked and misdiagnosed. Thank you for sharing your story and your life. It makes me feel not so alone in this world.

@lisajohnson4744 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I don’t have the struggle with DID, but the trauma-induced struggles I do have, have been bad enough, and the stigma surrounding it all makes it so hard to reach out for help. It is truly difficult to find someone you can trust! Fortunately for me, I am beginning to find those people: a couple of therapists, one friend (so far). We can, and need to, do so much better! Blessings on your journey! ❤

@kimlec3592 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing truth. Dissociation is a strategy...to survive the sometimes emotional emptiness of life growing up with parents who were not able to provide emotional & psychological nurturance. Keep fighting. Life can sometimes be very lonely & just hard.

@queenvickyv Жыл бұрын

Dry was and scary that in training you were told, never to trust a mental health patient , it's exactly this which makes people worse. Well done for sharing xxx❤

@johannagrace7768 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. We do need to do things differently. Starting with the recognition of the impact of trauma on individuals, families, communities and the whole of society. Judith Herman, in her book "Trauma and Recovery" explains why this will always be a battle and will only succeed when fought on a political front. Thank you for sharing a small part of your experience. There is a lot in the subtext of your narrative that can only be read by people with a lived experience of profound trauma and recovery. I see you Dr Adrien Fletcher.